Long travel tips

Bowlus, which has established itself as a leader in luxury recreational vehicles in less than a decade, has announced a new model called the Rivet.

A New York winter (even a mild one) turns one's skin to an ashen hue that is death-like. The solution is to head south. Miami has long been an escape for those of us trapped in the doldrums of the Northeast. I try to get there every year, and I’ve mastered the long weekend.

It’s a midweek morning and I’ve just woken up in a hotel room in Madrid on the first day of a minibreak. The day stretches deliciously ahead: shall I go first to the Prado, or the Reina Sofía museum? Shall I have brunch and a late-afternoon main meal, or tapas here and there? The Gran Via is just up the street; I fancy a wander around the shops, but I’ll probably leave that till later in the day.

This article delves into the secrets behind the longevity of these relationships, offering valuable lessons for those seeking to nurture a love that stands the test of time.

Sri Lanka has scrapped free long-term visa extensions for Russians and Ukrainians who headed to the country in the last two years, Reuters reported.

The Yorkshire Three Peaks is a popular hike in England's Yorkshire Dales National Park. Thousands of people travel each year to take on the Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent, and Whernside mountains — a hike that covers 24 miles.

Around 1,600 towering karst pillars and forested islets spring from the emerald bays off Vietnam’s northeastern coast. Traditional sailing junks, cabin cruises, and yachts drift through the Ha Long, Lan Han, Bai Tu Long bays, and the Cat Ba Archipelago. Most travelers spend at least one night aboard with kayaking, climbing, and short yet steep hikes immersing you further in this spectacular landscape.

I've been collecting points and miles on travel credit cards for nearly two decades, and I hear a common refrain when talking with friends and family members about the topic. "Why would I ever pay an annual fee on a credit card?"

It is a sunny winter morning, and I can see snowcapped peaks in the distance. The fragrance of pine fills the air. Birds chatter in the trees above. All is peaceful. And yet I feel as though I have just climbed a mountain—and I don't mean my recent four-mile uphill hike to the temple of Kunjapuri. I am on day seven of a weeklong stay at Ananda in the Himalayas, the lauded palatial destination spa near the spiritual hub of Rishikesh in northern India. I've come to work my way through a glut of issues, including work stress, niggling joint pain, anxiety, loss of libido, constant fatigue, and sleep disruption. The uncertainty that followed the COVID-19 pandemic had worsened all of them.

Want to treat yourself or your beloved to a night out on the town and a relaxing hotel stay? Whether you’re coupled up or celebrating solo this year, it’s not too late to take advantage of these Valentine’s Day vacation packages being offered by some of Washington, D.C.’s best hotels—especially since they’re available through the end of February (unless otherwise noted). Prices vary by night so check with your desired hotel to see the current rates whenever you plan to stay.

The German Federal Police are investigating a man who joked that he was carrying grenades at an airport because the security check was taking too long.

While training for the NYC Half Marathon three years ago, chronic foot pain started nagging me, so I pulled out all the stops, buying everything from compression socks and ankle braces to pain relief gels and patches. But after a series of podiatrist appointments gone wrong, I learned from an orthopedic surgeon that what I really needed were orthotics: customized insoles shaped for my foot. Before long, I was back on my feet pain-free.

When airlines introduce shiny new or refurbished aircraft, they tend to tout the updated amenities, like new seatback screens, Bluetooth connectivity, or self-serve snack bars. While those are welcome benefits, let’s be honest—many of these newfangled features are meant to distract us from the extra rows of seats the carriers crammed onto the plane.

As an Australian expat living in London and working in the travel industry, I'm no stranger to a very long and uncomfortable flight. From my travels, I can report that Seoul Airport is without a doubt the nicest airport in the world (yes, better than Singapore), the layover times at Doha Airport are never long enough, and Qantas is the best airline when it comes to free in-flight snacks. I know now that avoiding your reflection in the plane's bathroom mirror is an act of self-care, packing cubes in your hand luggage is essential and brushing your teeth before landing will always make you feel better.

Entering the European Union will get more complicated for non-EU nationals from autumn this year.

United Airlines' long-haul network is growing once again.

Let's face it — transferable points rule. Why would you lock up your rewards in one program when you can pursue the devaluation-proof strategy of transferring points to the best program for your travel needs?

If you have a loved one who frequently travels long-haul, why not give them a pampering treat to make their next journey a little easier? These gift ideas for Valentine’s Day will help them step off the plane with a full heart.

There’s a special place near where I live. To get there, you head down the road with all the fly-tipping, go through the motorway underpass, then turn left by the second-hand car garage and the greasy spoon cafe with a spelling mistake in its name. When you reach the factory with the rusting metal pipes and enormous concrete chimney, push through the scraggy bushes opposite and you have arrived.

The midwest and northeast of the US have been hit by Arctic storms bringing subfreezing temperatures.

Royal Caribbean's 9-month-long Ultimate World Cruise hit another setback when a scheduled penguin excursion was called off.