Secrets and solutions for dealing with flights, hotels, cruises and family travel, plus the best sites and apps for your digital travel toolkit.
Trusted Travel Expert Mei Zhang reports on what travel in China is like right now: lower prices, no Covid restrictions, better infrastructure, and a warm welcome.
A handful airlines have stopover programs that allow travelers to experience two countries for the price of flying to one—and you might even get a free hotel stay out of it.
Learn what CFAR travel insurance coverage is, what it covers, how much it costs, and whether it's right for you.
You've booked that dream trip. How do you protect yourself from a travel business going into financial default? Read on for our advice.
This is your one-stop resource for all the important details about which countries are opening to U.S. travelers and what their entry requirements are.
Wendy chose the perfect family vacation: a private yacht in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Turkey.
You’ve got your shots. Now what? We’re keeping a list of countries that are open to vaccinated travelers—with no testing or quarantine requirements.
The pros and cons of paying extra for a balcony on river cruises and ocean cruises.
These are the hits (and a few misses) from Brook's Southeast Asia trip with her 11-year-old to Vietnam, Laos, and Bangkok.
Brook reports on her family's adventures in Southeast Asia: Lao new year celebrations, ancient temple ruins, zip-lining, Vespas in Saigon and bikes in Bangkok.
Floating through the French countryside at an escargot's pace on a barge cruise could be the most relaxing thing you've done in years.
Shooting photos on your phone only takes a few seconds and could save you untold headaches on your trip.
Contemplating a river cruise in Europe? To get the best value for your dollar, here are seven things to keep in mind.
Wendy’s teenage son Doug shares his three favorite things he did on their family trip to Israel.
Wendy uses examples from her Israel trip not only to give you advice for Israel but also to illustrate the difference that a Trusted Travel Expert can make.
As availability dwindles and prices soar to the tourist magnets of Europe, locales like Romania offer the beauty and charm without the crowds.
Wendy’s son Doug recommends family trips where teens and kids can go beyond the typical beach resorts, explore a different culture, talk to the local people, and learn what the world is really like.
Here's how to make friends while traveling, no matter your age or whether you speak the local language.
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.