The whole point of a vacation is to take off some time from work, relax, and unwind. We need that time off to recharge our batteries and return to our regularly scheduled lives with renewed energy. Sadly,...

Whether due to marriage, divorce or court order,  if you're legally changing your name, you'll also have a lot of things to update with your shiny new name. If you have a passport and you plan on traveling...

Known for its gastronomy since ancient Roman days, Parma is even more than just a hotspot for mouthwatering cheese and ham. The city in the Emilia-Romagna region has it all -- from art and design to...

Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville may come across as just another quiet mountain community. But, the truth is that it's a lively spot for artists, foodies, craft beer enthusiasts, and anyone...

You can almost smell the pumpkin pie baking in the oven ... and then you realize you have to travel for Thanksgiving. Suddenly those dreams of watching football and the parade with all of your nearest and...

Whether you are just attending or in the actual event, packing formal wedding attire, presents a number of challenges--especially if it's a destination wedding you're heading to. You have to battle wrinkles...

Sometimes you strike gold while flying. The security line is a breeze. Your flight is on time. You get upgraded. You land early. Your bag is ready and waiting for you at the carousel. Of course, most travelers...

When it comes to Oktoberfest, Munich tends to get all of the attention. And if you want to attend you'll probably need to plan your visit a year in advance if you want a good seat at a beer tent...or any seat...

You have the baby, and suddenly, those days when you were a packing pro who can jet-set the world with a small carry-on seem a very long time ago. Babies and small kids require a great deal of gear just to get...

Named by Greek settlers for Aeolus, the god of wind, the Aeolian Islands off the northern coast of Sicily lap up the Tyrrhenian Sea in mythical fashion. This archipelago of just seven islands remains one of...

A disability shouldn't stop you from booking cheap flight deals to travel the world. However, all too often, hotels fall short at catering to special needs guests. From country to country, hotel to hotel,...

Knocking on the door of your new home for the next few months in a foreign country can be intimidating. Staying with a host family to study abroad can lend great cultural immersion, but it isn’t always easy....

Wine Not? 4 Spa Destinations Where You Can Actually Bathe in Wine The next time you find yourself staring at a glass of wine, imagine if that glass was considerably larger, so large that you could, in fact,...

You have the stroller, the car seat, and the crib. You’ve stocked up on diapers, wipes, and onesies. You might have all the gear for your baby, but if you enjoy traveling, you could be missing a crucial item...