Secrets and solutions for dealing with flights, hotels, cruises and family travel, plus the best sites and apps for your digital travel toolkit.
Whether your goal is to immerse yourself in history, indulge in food and drink, or lie on a beach, these are the up-and-coming hot spots to do it in.
Air-tested tips for surviving a flight with young kids.
In Paris, the big travel news is the wave of Asian-owned ultra-luxe hotels challenging the city’s old guard. But here's a video of the classic hotel where I stayed instead.
For festive Old World holiday charm, you can’t beat Central Europe, where Christmas Markets are great for holiday shopping and delicious regional foods.
A villa rental can make your vacation really special—and, in some cases, more affordable—but you have to know the do’s and don’ts.
Even the travel industry is getting in on the holiday sales action: Everywhere you look, there are Cyber Monday deals galore.
You might think, Who on earth would want to go to a ranch in winter? But there are fun activities, a cozy atmosphere, and even a few ways to save money.
These ten tips make vacations fun—and largely stress-free.
Cruise-ship pools used to be tiny, boring, and pretty much all the same. Nowadays there’s a huge variety: indoor spa pools, adults-only pools, pools with outdoor movies, and more.
‘Tis the season to snap up a great travel deal if you’re able to sneak away between now and December 18 or 19.
To increase your chances of taking wildlife photos you’ll love, look for these behavioral clues from safari animals.
Wendy helps a reader find an ideal hotel for a long layover at London's Heathrow airport.
How to find the best airfare deals for flights to Europe during the peak summer season.
Here are a few fascinating rules for how not to be an ugly American, crowd-sourced from some of the most well-traveled people I know: my Facebook friends.
There’s an art to being able to glean the best intel from TripAdvisor's collection of reviews, praise, complaints, and advice…so we asked an expert.
When a reader asks about budget-friendly places to stay in Paris, Wendy reveals some of her favorite small hotels in Paris.
Cruise Critic's Carolyn Spencer Brown names two touristy spots that are still worth the visit, if you do them right—plus plenty more about her own travel experiences.
Looking for a Christmas vacation that's warm, sunny, and affordable? Wendy has an idea.
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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