For nature enthusiasts, fall is the season of leaves. The trees in temperate areas turn a dazzling variety of colors, and when combined with misty mornings or bright, cloudless blue skies, they …

The difference between enjoying a winter vacation and spending it shivering and cursing the weather often boils down to having the right clothing. Even if you’re not planning to summit a blizzard-cloaked …

Road trips are one of the world’s great vacation traditions, and how much they cost you depends a lot on how much you spend on fuel. You may not be able to …

If you’re heading to a rainy vacation destination, having the right umbrella can mean the difference between cursing a day of bad weather and enjoying your outing. Umbrellas come in a wide …

Traveling to the mountains can make for a breathtaking vacation, particularly if you are used to relatively flat vistas. However, driving on mountain roads poses challenges beyond the obvious, from figuring out …

Even if you’re a dedicated beach enthusiast, you may not have experienced, or even heard about, all the different kinds of beaches in the world. Beaches are shaped by numerous forces. The …

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 …