Secrets and solutions for dealing with flights, hotels, cruises and family travel, plus the best sites and apps for your digital travel toolkit.
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.
Wendy and one of her Trusted Travel Experts outline the perfect 12-day itinerary in Italy…
A guide to the different cameras on the market and which ones are ideal for taking on your next trip.
DSLR cameras deliver the best quality images, but it'll cost you in dollars and weight. Read our reviews for the best DSLR cameras for travel photography.
Mirrorless cameras are becoming the cameras of choice for professional photographers when they’re on vacation. We review the top mirrorless models out now.
Enthusiast or advanced point-and-shoot cameras are for budding photographers who have outgrown their smartphones. We review the top models.
After a semester in Uganda, Brittany Merill Underwood launched the Akola Project, a source of employment for women and meaningful gifts for travelers.
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.