Secrets and solutions for dealing with flights, hotels, cruises and family travel, plus the best sites and apps for your digital travel toolkit.
This WOW Moment gave two frequent travelers a taste not only of the Portugal's famed wine but also of its people.
These new flight routes in 2019 are about to make your travels easier, and some popular vacation spots will become more accessible.
We’ve gazed into our crystal ball and combed the globe. If you want to beat the tourist mobs, these places should top your list in 2019.
We were seven days into our trip when our local guide, piloting a propane-gas-driven Ford through Rio traffic, turned toward us and said with a devilish glint in his eye, “Today begins your WOW Moment.”
A well-connected insider will help you strategize around Croatia’s cruise-ship crowds.
Slovenia is full of secrets that can slip up the DIY traveler; that’s where the right travel specialist comes in, to smooth your way through one of the most unexpectedly delightful destinations on earth.
This family's WOW Moment happened at the highest point in Germany.
On Wendy’s recent family trip to Belize, while she was road-testing Belize trip-planning specialists and her 14-year-old was learning to scuba dive, her husband, Tim, went fishing. Here’s his story.
This is what happens when your travel planner meets you in Provence, picks you up in a classic car, and gives you a personal tour of his favorite villages.
Strategies for beating holiday prices, crowds, and sell-out conditions, as well as destinations to consider that are alternatives to the typical fare.
Frequent WOW List travelers Patty and Len Campbell earned a WOW Moment during their Alaska cruise, and this is the extraordinary day they got.
At WendyPerrin.com we hear from a lot of travelers who would like to plan a cruise but have run up against a big challenge. Here, we solve that challenge.
This WOW Moment gave two frequent travelers a different perspective on Cape Town—and on surprises.
I chose Belize for a recent family trip because the best vacations are those where you try something new you’ve never done before.
The Unclaimed Baggage Center is 40,000 square feet of your stuff, bought in bulk from the airlines’ baggage equivalent of the dead letter office.
A cruise is similar to a resort vacation—but a few days on the Seabourn Ovation showed how much better it can be, if done right.
Insider tips for making your trip to Provence go more smoothly, despite the crowds that flock to this popular region.
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.