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Many of us focus so much on travel risks that are highly unlikely—violent crime, terror attacks, catching some gruesome rare disease—that we forget about mundane risks that are far more likely to...
Wendy Perrin
Make Your Next Trip Extraordinary
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Family trips give dads the opportunity to teach their children important life lessons. After two decades of travels with my dad in more than 60 countries, here are the top three lessons...
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June is a popular month for travel around the world, and for good reason: The Northern Hemisphere is starting to warm up for summer and the kids are officially out of school;...
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May is a month of opportunity. Foliage is blooming and temperatures rising in so many places, but crowds are not yet at their peak: Vacations for families ruled by school-break weeks have...
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Every island has a perfect time to go. But figuring out that optimal timing can be tricky. “Peak season” often does not mean the best time to go; it just means the...
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I want to make sure you’re all aware of a money-saving tip that came into play a lot during my recent trip to Spain and Portugal—in nearly every restaurant and shop. When...
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I’ve heard recently from travelers wondering if they’ll encounter negativity toward U.S. tourists abroad because of tariffs and other political conditions. Not only do I think well-behaved travelers have nothing to worry...
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When I returned to Bali recently—my second time on that Indonesian island—it got me thinking about why second-time trips are uniquely rewarding. There’s something very special about coming back to a place...
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October is widely considered one of the best months to travel, and for good reason. While summer’s peak crowds disperse, winter’s chill remains at bay and autumn descends as gently as leaves...
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Daydreaming about a honeymoon is exciting, but planning it can be stressful: Expectations are high, yet—thanks to that other big event you’re organizing—the amount of bandwidth and time you have for planning...
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Major festivals like Carnival or Oktoberfest are a fun impetus for a trip—but what we find our travelers recall most fondly are smaller, local festivities that invite you into the soul of...
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There’s a scam going around that every traveler should know about: Fraudsters are posing as airlines or airline-focused travel agencies, booking real flights, charging hefty extra fees that they often falsely claim...
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Over the years, policies around U.S. travelers visiting Cuba have swung back and forth; with a new administration in Washington, we may soon see that pendulum return to the side of greater...
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UPDATE on March 28, 2025: A major earthquake struck Myanmar today and was felt in parts of Thailand and Vietnam. Our Southeast Asia WOW List experts are monitoring each of our travelers’...
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New nonstop flights from the U.S. to Central America are creating easier access to this nearby tropical region—Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, and the other countries nestled on the lush ribbon between North...
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With severe weather growing more frequent, the chance that rain may impact a trip is increasing. You already know the obvious solutions: Have an indoor Plan B for each outdoor day or...
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So you’ve got a window of time in March when you can travel, and you have no idea where to go. Not to worry: Your fellow travelers are here to help you...
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If you’re looking to travel in February and wondering where on earth to go, take inspiration from your fellow travelers: Check out their reviews recounting their favorite February trips. Our intrepid travelers...
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You’ve told us that when you go to Europe, you want to find the paths less traveled—to avoid the crowds and seek out the charms and local flavor beyond the overtouristed cities....
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August is a peak month for travel—prime time for school and family vacations and a last hurrah for summer getaways. For many, it’s a month of aspiring to escape heat and crowds,...
