As airlines squeeze more passengers onto planes, many have begun offering extra legroom for an additional fee on some of their flights. The upgrades usually aren’t all that expensive, and in some …

Soft suitcases and hard suitcases each have benefits and drawbacks. Both kinds can be durable and come in many sizes. You can also find each type at a range of price points …

The “shoulder season” refers to the time at a popular vacation destination when tourism ebbs. Because resorts, airlines, and other segments of the travel industry experience a drop in business during shoulder …

Winter may not seem like the best time to take a vacation, unless it’s to go see family over the holidays, but it can be a great time to get away. If …

Hiking in cool weather poses different challenges than hiking in the heat. Even if you don’t take the plunge and go winter camping in subzero temperatures, rain and cold can sap your …

Your first cruise can be a bit disorienting. There is so much happening on the ship that parsing it all can be difficult, and not everything that seems like a good idea …

On many long-haul flights, airlines provide a host of in-flight entertainment options. But if you’ve already seen all the movies, or they simply don’t match your tastes, you may end up needing …

A beach vacation offers a host of opportunities for your children to have fun, but it’s not always as simple as plunking them down on the sand and telling them to go …

To arrive at a great vacation destination, you’ve first got to travel there. Those who have traveled long distances know that few things entertain travelers more than a great game. So, before …