It seems like pretty much every airline these days is charging for checked bags. After a spike in fuel costs caused airlines to raise their fares years ago, many passengers favored the "staycation" instead of...

So you’re just about done planning your dream vacation to Europe. Whether it's a romantic month for two in Tuscany or a wild getaway to Dublin with your best buds, chances are you'll encounter a few new...

You may have heard tons of travelers talk about red-eye flights. What is a red-eye flight, you ask? Well, it's the type of flight that takes place overnight. When it comes to red-eye flights, there are both...

When you're constantly traveling or preparing for a family vacation, one of the most vital parts of your luggage is a first aid kit. It's easy to buy a simple first aid kit at the store with many essentials....

With spring break around the corner, it always helps parents to know a few tricks of the travel trade. And spring break is a great time to travel. Often, you'll find fewer crowds and fewer hassles traveling on...

Planning a trip involves numerous decisions, and one of the most important ones is how far out should you book a flight? Should you secure your tickets months in advance or wait for last-minute deals? The...

Do you dread flying because of the terrible food? Are you always starving by the time you reach your destination? To put it mildly: airport food makes brown bag lunches seem appetizing! But, it doesn't have to...

If you're like most travelers, you yearn to explore the world around you and see all it has to offer. Maybe you enjoy visiting an off-the-beaten-path type of location that most haven't heard of, or maybe...

If you get nervous about everything from unexpected traffic en route to the airport to cash falling out of your pocket, you're not alone. Feeling some nerves before a big trip is super common, which is why...

Whether you’re traveling to a destination that's known for its wine you're simply touring a new city, you could find yourself falling in love with a bottle of wine. And, maybe you'll even want to bring a few...

We all know how important it is to have our passports on us at all times when we travel, especially at the airport. We take extra care not to lose them, double and triple-check that they're still in our bags,...

Cyber Monday is more than just a digital equivalent of Black Friday when you can get great deals by shopping online — usually for holiday gifts. In fact, truly savvy travelers know that it’s when there’s...

Traveling can be a challenge. Traveling with children during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year can be borderline insanity. But, it doesn’t have to be. If you're wondering how to fly with kids for...

Cyber Monday is a day that many avid travelers look forward to. With great deals on flights, hotels, and vacation packages, who wouldn't want to treat themselves by booking flights on Cyber Monday? But when...