Secrets and solutions for dealing with flights, hotels, cruises and family travel, plus the best sites and apps for your digital travel toolkit.
How do you get better service at hotels? When a problem crops up, how do you get it fixed, pronto? Here are tried-and-true strategies.
The story behind the wendyperrin.com launch party at the Andaz 5th Avenue
Where to stay in London for an easy overnight—and how to avoid the city's lines and crowds.
For some day trips from Florence—say, to Lucca and Pisa—you can take the train. For others—say, the hill towns of Chianti—you may want a private driver.
How do you decide whether the inconvenience and sleep deprivation are worth the savings of an early or late flight?
Even with all his miles and expertise, Randy Peterson (founder of Milepoint, FlyerTalk, BoardingArea, and InsiderFlyer) still relates to ordinary travelers. Here, he shares some of his wisdom.
A couple needs a credit card that works in Europe and at home.
If piloting your own small plane to the edge of the earth sounds like your kind of fun, or like a great gift for a significant other, I’ve got an idea for you.
Wendy shares her favorite sunrise spot.
Wendy shares a romantic travel surprise that her husband planned for their anniversary.
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.