TripAdvisor can seem daunting, and the amount of info overwhelming, but there are strategies to make it work for you. Eric Stoen shares his tips for planning family vacations.

Join me for TripAdvisor's first-ever Twitter party on October 1, from noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern. We'll be chatting about how to make museum visits truly memorable…

Four easy tips for using frequent flier miles for more than just flights.

Our Trusted Travel Expert for Alaska cruises has secured an exclusive deal for a family cruise to Alaska…

How to use hotel reviews—and expert human beings—to find the right hotel and the right room…

Did you know you can have a private candlelit dinner inside Angkor Wat or take private polo lessons from the pro team at one of Argentina’s oldest estancias? …

Do you have more than six months until your passport expires? If not, then you are asking for trouble on your next vacation.

For years now I’ve seen a growing problem in need of a solution: Too many people are booking their travel the wrong way—and ending up with a trip that was just okay when it could have been extraordinary…

Wendy gets Airfarewatchdog founder and president George Hobica to reveal his best travel tips and his most embarrassing travel moment.

Two ways to make the most of a cruise shore excursion in Athens.

Wendy's son Charlie offers invaluable advice for parents interested in planning a family cruise.

When choosing your seat, it’s important to know more than just the location within the plane…

When you see a great airline tickets, but aren't ready to buy, Options Away lets you lock in the fare for up to three weeks.

If you must work on a family vacation, you want a resort that enables you to be so efficient that your job cuts into your bonding time as little as possible.

There’s a castle right in the middle of New York’s Hudson River, and you can paddle out to it in a kayak. Here’s how.

Another digital tool in Wendy Perrin's travel kit: a website and app that knows how to find all the transportation options between two or more places.

It's tough to find the most comfortable and convenient flight for your dollar. But Routehappy, one of Wendy Perrin's recommended travel tools, can help.

How to make a European river cruise as great as it can be…

Wendy shares a great idea for a family trip activity, from her own family's travel experiences.

We asked our readers to name the hotel rooftops that can turn a hotel stay from typical to amazing. Just wait until you see these places.