Their journey starts in a country where gay marriage and surrogacy are illegal, and spans four years, two continents, and hundreds of thousands of dollars—all to get a kid of their own.
From epic cross-country road trips to 3- to 7-day regional itineraries, here are 20 of the best road trips in the U.S. to take in 2022.
As inflation puts a crimp in travelers’ plans, here are some affordable suggestions for trips focused on wine, culture, food, the outdoors and more.
From magical deserts to beautiful beaches, these are the most beautiful places in the U.S.
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To celebrate Mother's Day, Brian Morris drove six hours with his wife from their home in Huntsville, Alabama, to an Airbnb on the coast where their two sons, who are 6 and 9, like to visit the zoo and race go-karts at the local track. But there was a hitch in the family's otherwise idyllic weekend.
Last week I asked you for your unwritten rules of flying. This was a request not for hot takes, but an attempt to lock down the bylaws of air travel that should be common sense, but for some reason are not a given.
The Rocky Mountaineer has a reputation. It's known for extravagance and breathtaking views. From CNN to Travel and Leisure, the Canadian railway company has earned a spot on numerous lists highlighting luxury trains.
Côte d’Azur too hectic? Try peaceful Porquerolles, one of the Îsles d’Hyères islands that lie just a ferry-hop away from Hyères on the French mainland.
Waiting for hours to get through airport security can put a damper on any trip -- especially if you're traveling for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear, however, offer a way to cut these lines and reduce your overall wait time.
When it comes to summer vacations, most people play it pretty safe.
Where to beat inflation and crowds in Europe this summer? Here, 9 alternatives to the usual hot spots in Italy, France and Spain CONTINENTAL DIVIDENDS: Even though tourism to Italy, France and Spain is expected to reach or exceed pre-Covid levels this summer, you can still find serene beauty spots,
It doesn’t matter if you’re hopping on a short-haul domestic flight or you’re embarking on a transatlantic red-eye, proper flight preparation will always make your in-flight experience that much more comfortable and stress-free.
With the growing consensus that Airbnb isn’t worth its cost these days, you’re probably back to booking hotels as the top choice for your upcoming travel this summer.
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An estimated 100 million people took to the highways for vacation in 2021. While 77 percent of Americans report feeling ready to travel this year, 60 percent of those say ballooning gas and rental car prices will affect their plans.
Though Ojai has been a spiritual retreat for a century, material-world anxieties have never been far away.
Stoked to go on vacation, but not stoked to DIY your travel plans? The very idea of the dozens of browser tabs and the hours of work it could take to find flights, hotels, restaurants, and things to do—and then actually make all those reservations and keep everything organized—is (almost) enough
Carole Osterink often gets tips from her neighbors in Hudson — that a couch has been abandoned on a broken-down bridge or that a Chinese restaurant on Warren Street has closed.
Norway's coastal road from the town of Stiklestad to the Arctic city of Bodø is a 670km journey between two very different worlds. It's also one of the most beautiful road trips on the planet.
Traveling well can be one of life’s great pleasures, whether you’re alone or with family and friends—and this is true now more than ever, after two years of sticking close to home.
If you’ve ever traveled internationally, you know there’s not only a language barrier when you visit another country, but a different tipping culture, too.