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Think Twice Before Visiting Ko Lipe
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach
Top 11 Family-Friendly Hotels in Rome
Skip to main content Where children are the main event in the Italian capital, not an afterthought. Six Senses Rome Italians are famous for upholding a culture of family unity. Across Italy, it’s not unusual to see children welcomed into restaurants late into the night, being the center of attention at social gatherings, living in
Where to Chase Cherry Blossoms This Spring
If there’s one good reason to get excited about spring (aside from the warmer weather, of course), it’s the promise of cherry blossoms. The sight of those fluffy, pink perennials can do a lot to refresh a city, bathing it in a certain Wes Anderson light. Across the US—from Washington, DC, to Portland, Oregon—you’ll start
Why Airplane Tickets Keep Getting More Expensive
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
7 Healthy D.I.Y. Airplane Snacks
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Why a Hat Clip Is a Travel Game-Changer
One thing about me: I’m going to burn as soon as my skin sees the sun. Another thing about me? I’m always going to travel with a cute hat to prevent that from happening, because sun safety is very important to me (skin cancer is no joke!). For so long, I would smush my beloved
Readers’ Top Ski Resorts in US & Canada — 2025
For our 39th annual Reader’s Choice Awards, voters weighed in on their favorite ski resorts in North America—including the US and Canada. Colorado reigns as the top US ski destination, with 10 resorts making our top 30. And the East Coast held its ground, with two resorts breaking into the top 10 for the second
Perfect Destinations for Your Next Girls Trip
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when you gather your closest friends and escape the routines of everyday life. Whether it’s a long-overdue reunion or a spontaneous getaway, a girls trip is less about where you go and more about how it makes you feel—free, recharged, and entirely yourself. The best ones strike
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The World’s Shortest Commercial Runways
The shortest runways in the world make landing the journey’s most dramatic moment, where cliffs, gradients, tides and mountains compress aviation into a test of pure precision. A handful of airports operate on astonishingly short strips that push both aircraft performance and pilot skill to their limits, transforming routine arrivals into feats of concentration and
What Scuba and Breathwork Taught Me About Staying Calm
I was 30 feet underwater, kneeling on the sandy sea floor of Nari Nari, when my scuba instructor Brian told me to flood my mask—a skill every budding diver needs to complete before getting certified. So I cracked the seal. Immediately, salt water rushed across my face and into my nose. My breathing sped up.
Yummy Honeymoons for Food Travelers
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Why Airline Tickets Keep Getting More Expensive
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
Why You Should Skip Ko Lipe
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach
Priceline 10% Off Promo Codes & Deals — May 2026
Booking travel often means navigating fixed prices on flights, hotels, and car rentals—but Priceline has been challenging that model since 1999. Originally known for its experimental “Name Your Own Price” feature, the platform now connects travelers to 28 million properties across 220 countries and territories, offering discounts of up to 60% off on hotels, rental
