Secrets and solutions for dealing with flights, hotels, cruises and family travel, plus the best sites and apps for your digital travel toolkit.
Our Arctic WOW List expert has negotiated discounts exclusively for our travelers on summer trips to the far north, from Alaska to Scandinavia.
How to maximize your experience of a destination? Know the right fixer. What will the right fixer do for you? Read on.
Airlines are launching a ton of new nonstop flights all over the world. Here’s the list of direct routes to Europe, Asia, and more.
Fraudsters are posing as airlines or travel agencies and booking flights for unsuspecting travelers. Here's how to avoid the traps they set.
Don’t you love a hotel you can sightsee from all day long? I'm just back from Venice, with tips for booking hotels with incredible views.
Read examples of “Wendy’s WOW Moments”: surprise insider experiences that help make a trip extraordinary.
These trips successfully negotiated the challenges of traveling with a group that spans three generations.
These WOW trip reviews illustrate the array of noteworthy locals you can meet when you have a savvy travel fixer in your corner.
Private guides are the linchpin to a perfect trip. Learn how they can enrich your travel—and how to get connected with the best in the business.
Thanksgiving is a great hack for an exotic family trip: You won’t find the same crowds or high prices as over Christmas and New Year’s.
U.S. policy around travel to Cuba may soon change. If the island has been on your list, this winter and spring is a smart time to go.
Here's what you need to know about renewing your Global Entry membership.
New nonstop flights to Central America make it easier to reach from the U.S. It has long been more affordable than most Caribbean islands; now it's often more convenient too.
These creative and rewarding late-December trips have been some of our readers’ favorites. Read on for inspiration for your next holiday getaway.
Will a long-held travel dream live up to sky-high expectations? Our writer tells us what she got right—and admits to one misstep—after finally making it to Antarctica.
Imagine having a medieval village all to yourself. Here are 18 lesser-known gems, plus a recorded Zoom Q&A on the best off-the-radar spots shared by Europe experts from The WOW List.
Find out what countries have made it harder—or, in some cases, easier—to visit, plus where to find updated entry requirements for your next travel destination.
This slice of Europe combines charming cobblestoned villages, gorgeous hiking trails, and delicious food and wine, all of it uncrowded and just a five-hour flight from the U.S.
I’m not a travel agent—I’m a journalist who has spent the past 30 years reporting on how to travel smarter. To maximize your experience, click to Ask Wendy for a personalized recommendation for trip ideas and custom-trip designers, tailored to your location and preferences.
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