Secrets and solutions for dealing with flights, hotels, cruises and family travel, plus the best sites and apps for your digital travel toolkit.
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.
Most travelers who think about taking a cooking vacation in Italy automatically look for a cooking school. But there’s a much smarter way.
Spain is the second most visited country in the world, yet tourists stick to the same routes. Here's how and where to avoid the crowds.
Where and how do you find the perfect Paris apartment rental for families? My week in Paris taught me five important strategies.
It can be hard to organize a surprise activity in the heavily protected Galapagos Islands, but that just made this WOW Moment even more special.
Panama has much more to offer than its famous canal. We can introduce you to the right Panama travel specialist to make the magic happen.
Six days aboard the new Seabourn Ovation made this veteran globetrotter rethink what kind of traveler she is.
A barge cruise through Europe is very different from a river cruise, starting with the size of the boat and how you travel.
Italy’s top tourist sites are famously overcrowded. Instead, try these insider alternatives to places like the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, and Tuscany.
If it feels like everyone is suddenly interested in traveling to Portugal, you're not imagining it. Here are seven reasons Portugal deserves the buzz.
If you’re planning a trip to Europe this summer, arm yourself with a few strategies to avoid the kinds of crowds that can spoil a European vacation.
This couple's trip to Namibia included something special: a surprise insider experience courtesy of Wendy, which we call a WOW Moment.
When the Klausners arrived in Morocco, they knew only that they would get to experience a WOW Moment at some point during their trip.
Family travelers are late to the realization that Colombia is an excellent destination for parents and young kids. Here’s why.
Spain has become one of the most-visited places on the globe. We can introduce you to the right Spain travel specialists to make the magic happen.
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.