The Can't-Miss Travel Deals for March

The first meeting of the American Society of Painters in Water Colors, later to become the American Watercolor Society, (AWS) took place in 1866 in New York City, which was much smaller geographically at that time. The northern border was where 59th Street is today. Central Park was nothing but meadows and farmland. Across the country, a cultural revolution was taking hold. Following the war, people were looking for art to help bring them joy. Watercolor painting was coming into its own and competing heavily with other media. Today, because of its beautiful and unique qualities that include transparency and layering effects, watercolor is used by scores of artists and admired by art fans throughout the world.

The sky is clearer, the sun is brighter, and the nights are longer: By all metrics, the seasons have begun to change. Between planning for spring break and early summer vacation, it’s a great time to start ironing out the details of your next trip. Whether that involves a plane, train, ship, or automobile, there’s a perfect deal out there waiting to be redeemed by you.

As both a mom and a daughter, I can say with certainty that there's no one harder to shop for than a mother on Mother's Day. That's why I'm focusing on planning travel with my mom instead of getting her another scarf, bag or mani-pedi this year, though she loves all of those, too.

Good news for deal-seeking shoppers: The first-ever Amazon Big Spring Sale is here. This means Amazon is offering major deals across all categories, including tech essentials, luggage, outdoor gear, home goods, and more. And unlike the retail giant's annual Prime Day, which runs for two days, Amazon's Big Spring Sale lasts for six whole days—giving shoppers even more time to save. Now through March 25, shoppers can save on everything from travel accessories and duffel bags to viral beauty products and portable chargers.

Planning the perfect summer trip can take weeks of research, preparation, and organization to ensure it goes off without a hitch. But before you get to the planning and booking phase, you'll need to decide where to go. There's a seemingly endless amount of great options out there, and while there's nothing wrong with heading to the same familiar spot over and over again, sometimes you want to get a little off the beaten path and go somewhere you haven't been before. Whether you're in the mood for a nature escape with jaw-dropping vistas, hiking paths, and secluded lodges, or are looking for a big city excursion surrounded by trendy restaurants, unique neighborhoods, and great shopping, we've got ideas for you.

These cruises are going to be rare ones, Holland America fans. So get ready to book before they fill up.

With films like Under The Tuscan Sun and Call Me By Your Name romanticizing Italy in the summer, it’s no wonder the season is the country’s busiest. But with the country seeing unprecedented numbers of visitors—last year they received an estimated 68 million visitors, three million more than before the pandemic in 2019—it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find the magic of Italy amidst the crowds. Since the early days of Tuscany’s tourism economy in the 1980s, the region has remained a summer destination that largely shuts down to visitors during the winter months. But with the growing number of visitors in the summer, hotels in the region have gradually been expanding their seasons to open earlier and close later, providing visitors an opportunity to see Tuscany when it’s not flooded with tourists.

Cruise travel has never been more popular as the industry is expected to achieve record levels in 2024.

Ah, Cannes! When you hear that name, your mind probably jets off to images of red carpets, movie stars, and the kind of glitz and glam that only the French Riviera can offer. It's like the ultimate adult playground, right? But hold on a minute—what if I told you that Cannes has a softer, more family-friendly side that's just as enchanting, especially at a place like the legendary Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes?

You don’t need to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to test your luck. We’ve rounded up the best points and miles travel deals this month to help you plan travel for March and beyond. There are promotions for bonus points, credit card discounts, experiences you can score by bidding with points—and even some free activities, if you find yourself in the right place at the right time.

Southwest Airlines is picking up where it left off earlier this month by launching another sale on spring flights.

Americans have their sights set on sunny beach destinations this spring.