Altitude sickness can turn a great trip into a bad one. Thinner air and UV radiation make your body struggle, and you feel the effects of this. There is no cure, but here are a few ways to prevent altitude sickness.

Flying can be weird and scary. Even grown-ups need help relaxing. But for kids, this anxiousness is multiplied 10-fold, and a first flight can set a precedent for the future. Here are some pointers to make it a good one!

When traveling to foreign countries, you may not have the best internet connection. This can leave you feeling stranded, dazed, and confused. Not anymore! Loney Planet has some of the best and most affordable guidebooks on the market. Here are the top five!

When Barbra Streisand said, "Life gets easier as you get older," she was 100% correct! Many people are postponing travel until they are older and carry less burdens. Here are our top 5 reasons why you should do the same!

Packing for your first Mediterranean cruise is exciting, but it can be a little confusing if you’ve never been to that region of the world before. We've got your back! Here are our Mediterranean Cruise packing basics.

Recent acts of terrorism have caused travelers to think twice about the destinations they choose for vacations, but how do we become less afraid? Partially by traveling smart and partially by know where the true danger is and isn't.

In recent years, the Zika virus has been spreading throughout numerous countries in South America. Here’s what you need to know about the Zika virus to avoid any possible infection or disruption to your next vacation.

Traveling is fun, but figuring out what to take can be a hassle. One "gimme" thing to pack, though, is any medication you may be taking. Of course, traveling with medication can become an issue for a variety of reasons. Luckily, we're here to help you sort things out.

Vacationing is, ironically, hard work. From dealing with the logistics of packing to dealing with the TSA (link to avoid extra screening), anxiety (link to fear of flying), and exhaustion if you're flying, or a car full of hyperkinetic kids and trying to stay healthy if you're driving.

There are many great national parks across the United States, but paying admission and parking for several of them a year can add up to a hefty sum. Visitors over the age of 62 can buy lifetime passes good at all parks nationwide.