Freelancer tips

Summer camp is expensive, and even if you're willing to pay for it, your kid might not get a spot.

At least once a year, I fly from my home in Edinburgh to visit my in-laws in Berlin. But all of these plane rides have increased my climate guilt and decreased my bank-account balance.

Texas natives Courtney and Blake Bartosh turned a sculpture-house hybrid in Ransom Canyon, Texas, into a vacation rental with mid-century-modern furniture and stained-glass windows.

When I enthusiastically booked a cabin for an ocean cruise over a decade ago, I wanted to fall in love with cruising. It felt like something all the cool kids were doing.

As a frequent Disney World visitor, there's nothing I dread more than the painful logistics of getting from point A to point B.

I'm no contender for summiting Everest, but I've done quite a bit of hiking in my day, both as a solo hiker and as part of guided group hikes.

Located in the Rocky Mountains, Banff is a famous Canadian ski town that's home to Banff National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the country.

When Taylor Swift first announced her Eras Tour, I laughed when I heard colleagues had cleared their work schedules to buy tickets.

My brother and I sailed on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, the first cruise ship operated by the Jimmy Buffett-founded hospitality brand, from Palm Beach to Grand Bahama in June.

Last year, my mom suggested we take a river cruise called the Viking Skaga. Its eight-day "Paris & the Heart of Normandy" itinerary along the Seine starts and ends in Paris and includes small towns in Normandy — such as La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, and Rouen.

A neon oasis in a sprawling desert, Las Vegas is a city of contradictions. Known for its casinos, colossal hotels, and larger-than-life shows, the 24-hour city is a one-of-a-kind vacation destination and a really unique place to live.

After over six years working on ships for a major cruise line, I've witnessed tons of travel blunders that prevent guests from having the best possible experience.

Between the unlimited buffet, glamorous destinations, and entertainment around the clock, living on a cruise ship sounds luxurious, but there's a whole other world below deck.