In many ways, the souvenir constitutes an underappreciated component of the art of great travel. If you wait until the last minute to shop for a little remembrance, you may end up …

Not all cruises take you to balmy islands with crystal-clear waters and sandy beaches, and that’s a good thing. A cruise to a colder destination, like Alaska or Northern Europe, can be …

Traveling by airplane may not always be easy, but at least it tends to be familiar and safe. In most countries, the same goes for riding a train or driving a car. …

For some travelers, the holy grail of vacations is the round-the-world trip. There’s a certain romance to it, but it can be difficult to plan. You need to consider time off from …

If you travel often enough to keep your frequent-flyer miles current, they can add up steadily over time, even if you’re not a jet-setter or business traveler. When it does come time …

While ATMs have become one of the most popular ways to take out cash in a foreign country, exchanging money still makes sense for some travelers. ATMs can be unreliable, you may …

Flying during the holidays can be a perilous endeavor. Airports are crowded. Lines are long. Tickets are expensive. The weather can be unpredictable. On the other hand, a holiday away from home …

It may seem counterintuitive, but some of the most at-risk people for overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun are those who enjoy outdoor sports during the winter. We often associate …

In previous eras, traveler’s checks were just about your only option if you wanted to get cash in a local currency without exchanging money directly. Nowadays, their usage is in decline courtesy …