I visited Scottsdale for the first time in the spring. I made 3 mistakes that I'm still thinking about months later.

I love kids, but it's tough for me to relax in a hotel full of them. Peaceful moments by the pool are often interrupted by splashing water. Occasional youthful screams in communal spaces startle me. And sunsets on the balcony may be accompanied by crying children and scolding parents in the room next door.

Dec 17, 2024 • 8 min read

If you have China on your travel Bingo card for 2025, I have good news for you. Effective immediately, Americans will be able to visit the country for up to 10 days without a visa.

Over the years, I've watched many of my friends and family members go on weeklong cruises to Alaska.

Dec 17, 2024 • 8 min read

December is one of the most popular months to travel during the year, from holidays spent with families to one-of-a-kind New Year's Eve celebrations—there are a ton of magical travel moments to be had. After Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday (oh my), you might think that the deals would be over until next year—on the contrary, many brands are offering end-of-year discounts so you can start 2025 on a high note.

JetBlue Airways is redrawing its route network — and there is some good news for Europe-bound flyers.

Extreme weather is happening more frequently across the country, as we have seen this year with Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact on Asheville, N.C., November’s wildfires in New York and New Jersey and this month’s fast-spreading Malibu fire. Nearly 20 percent of all Americans have had to evacuate their homes because of unexpected severe weather, according to a new study by the analytics firm YouGov.

I didn't grow up in a family that traveled. The first time I vacationed outside the US was on my honeymoon, and just a few years after getting married, our first child was born, significantly slowing down our travels. It's only been since my kids got older that I've been traveling to spots I've always wanted to visit, like Italy and Mexico's Baja California peninsula .

Not content with keeping around 60,000 cars out of the Grand Canyon National Park every year, the Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) has been embracing sustainable initiatives for decades. Since 2009, the GCR has been using recycled vegetable oil as fuel for their two steam locomotives, and starting in 2027, the railroad will begin operating a zero-emission, battery-powered locomotive.

Dec 7, 2024 • 8 min read

Confession: Up until this year, I didn't know much about Croatia — other than the fact that much of "Game of Thrones" was filmed there.