travel secrets

Why smart travelers are sitting out summer in Europe this year — and when they're going instead

Picture it — Sicily, this coming August. (Hope you like crowds.)

An unlikely website has become a top source of travel expertise — leaving influencers out in the cold

More and more travelers are avoiding the pros back home — instead taking their questions straight to the locals in their next destination.

Which airlines have the most legroom — and which are the most cramped?

Size does matter — at least in mid-air.

Here are the best days to fly to avoid delays, according to experts

Get the inside scoop — just in time for summer vacation.

Flight attendant reveals the most 'traumatic' routes to work on: 'It can be absolutely horrendous'

“It is horrible up there. Sometimes it feels like it is going to get out of control and it is not a nice feeling," former flight attendant Skye Taylor, 48,...

Town forbids rowdy, raunchy bachelor and bachelorette parties — and violators face a hefty fine

Rowdy best men and maids of honor might want to think twice before booking this spot.

Half of all couples break up after their first trip together — these are the shocking reasons why

You're more than likely to discover something new about your partner's habits on your first joint jaunt. Unfortunately, many don't love what they learn.

Flying has gotten so depressing that no wants to join the mile-high club anymore

Joining the randy ranks may seem easier to get into than most clubs, but it may not be worth the bragging rights.

US travelers' top cleaning habits revealed: poll

One thing is clear: it is important to prioritize cleaning the house before leaving — more than 75% of respondents claimed they prefer to clean their home prior to heading...

Flight attendant shares hotel safety hack that requires one thing you probably have on hand

Esther Sturrus, who works for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, shared a clever hotel safety hack that only requires one simple thing.

Bad trip: Which zodiac signs should never vacation together — and which are the best travel companions

The partner you take along and the star sign they fall under could very well be the difference between halcyon memories and abject hell.

I lived with a nomadic desert tribe for a day — here's what it was like to sleep in a cave

"When we got there we watched some Bedouin TV and started making dinner."

The insane amount of money millionaires spend on vacation revealed, according to travel experts

"Each journey is more than a trip; it is a testament to the power of luxury to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary," LaDell Carter, founder and lead travel designer...

If you forget your phone charger, here's the easiest hack for any hotel room

It’s not uncommon for flight attendants to have some of the best travel advice since many may be away from home several nights per week, according to the US Bureau of Labor...

'Solo travel' is what most people are looking for in a trip in new 'quiet' viral trend

Forget about checking out those hot and crowded trendy cities for your next summer trip and instead think of peaceful, tranquil relaxation.

The best places to stay in the world for 2024, according to Tripadvisor

Being one of the top tourist destinations in the world, it's no shock that three of the top stays in the US are right here in Manhattan.

I'm a travel expert — here's how to score cheaper airfare, better amenities

Kyle Potter, who serves as executive editor of Thrifty Traveler, spilled his hot secret.