Travel

Scare Yourself Silly in Orlando This Halloween

You've heard of theme parks—but how about scream parks?

10/18/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel Tips

How Travel Nerds Book Airfare

In a nutshell, it's equal parts commitment, patience, creativity and good ol' Skyscanner.

10/12/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

Washington D.C.: The Land of the Free (Admission)

Our nation's capital may be pricey when it comes to lodging and parking, but not when it comes to culture.

10/06/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

6 Sensational Hotels to Seek Out in New Orleans

A trip to the Big Easy calls for larger-than-life lodging.

09/29/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

The Floating Islands of Titicaca

Why visit a freezing cold lake at the top of the Andes? Because you've never seen islands like these.

09/21/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

The Best Way to Get to Machu Picchu, a Long and Tricky Trip

Plus: the salt pools, hot springs, real-deal markets and amazing ruins you shouldn't overlook on the way there.

09/08/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

5 Stars

How to Decipher Travel Reviews

You can't judge a book by its cover, nor a hotel by its TripAdvisor reviews.

09/02/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Road Trip

Weekend Getaway: Weird and Wonderful Austin

Think you're over Austin? Think you've seen it all? You may be wrong.

08/19/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Float On

The Best Way to Book a Cruise

You can spend less traveling by sea than by land—if you know how to find the best deals.

08/12/2016 Photography by Bill Wiatrak

Dolly Would

Moonshine, Batmobiles and Dolly Parton: Welcome to Tennessee

There's more to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg than Dollywood—but, of course, there's that too.

08/08/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Texas Travel

Essential Texas Trips: Rediscovering San Antonio

Time machines both literal and metaphorical abound in the Alamo City.

07/18/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Get Along

Get Your Cowboy on at a Texas Dude Ranch

Rediscover your roots on a hayride, catching lightning bugs or simply toasting some s'mores.

07/05/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

The Friendly Skies

4 of the Most Common Travel Fears and Why They Shouldn't Scare You

Why getting on a plane isn't as terrifying as you've made it out to be, and other anxiety-inducing concerns.

06/27/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Pura Vida

5 Fun Things to Do in Costa Rica If You Only Have a Few Days

Don't mind that dormant volcano; it just means there are plenty of hot springs nearby.

06/23/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Spring Fling

Why You Should Visit Holland Next May

Make your plans now, so you don't miss the legendary tulips in the spring.

06/02/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Bucket List Art

11 Masterpieces You Can (and Should) See Before You Die

Plus: two you can't.

05/27/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

The other tea party

Boston's Freedom Trail: Making Historical Travel Foolproof

Ditch the car for the day and immerse yourself in American history.

05/19/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

City Upon a Hill

Montmartre: The Other Paris

The Frenchest part of France is also the friendliest.

05/10/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Nice Ice Baby

Why You Should Take Advantage of a Free Stopover in Iceland

Iceberg bays, hot springs, Northern lights and southern sights—the unspoiled natural beauty of Iceland beckons.

05/09/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

It's Only Natural

Need a Break from Your Vegas Vacation? Try a National Park

Four of the country's most scenic national parks are within an easy drive from Sin City.

04/25/2016 By Bill Wiatrak