We recently wrote about Close-In Bookings: Too Late To Book For Spring? In that story, cruise companies told us that folks were booking closer to their departure dates than in years past. While the norm was to book a year or more in advance, the trend now is booking for…

If your travel plans include venturing across state borders or collecting passport stamps, it’s essential to know what your health insurance will cover while you’re far from home. Facing an illness or injury abroad can be more than just unpleasant—it could lead to hefty out-of-pocket costs, even if you’re enrolled…

Foula is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the UK, situated 20 miles west of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. Its isolated location, amidst rugged seas and dramatic cliffs, paints a beautiful yet challenging picture of life removed from pace and place.  Foula’s history is as fascinating as…

On the rocky shores of Hudson Bay sits Churchill, Manitoba—a small, unassuming town filled with natural beauty, First Nations culture, and more than a few once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Referred to as the “Polar Bear Capital of the World,” Churchill offers up its unparalleled wildlife encounters to visitors. Churchill promises, and delivers,…

Unfortunately, it may well be that Bibury needs no introduction. Already the small village of Bibury is attracting plenty of visitors risking the very quaintness that gave rise to its popularity. William Morris, a noted textile designer and artist from the 19th century, once described Bibury as “the most beautiful…

Having your luggage misplaced or lost is one of the ongoing perils of airline travel. Fortunately, Apple AirTags offer a reliable solution to track your luggage in real-time, providing a bit more peace of mind during your travels. This guide will walk you through the steps of effectively using Apple…

Until the 2010 Olympic Games brought it to the attention of the world, Vancouver was a quiet British Columbia city that was often forgotten when planning vacations. The renovations and revitalization of city  has left a region with great food, wine, culture and activities, all between the Pacific Ocean and…

If you have a craving to get up close and personal with Argentina’s stunning mountains, waterfalls, and lakes, look no further than El Chalten. A small settlement amongst the rugged peaks of Patagonia, it’s a magnet for trekkers who flock to the town in the summer. Close to Chile’s border,…

There’s a strange fact about Costa Rican people – while they’re enormously proud of their beautiful country, they cringe when you mention the capital. “To be honest, it’s not somewhere we’re really proud of,” one tour guide told me. “If you only see San Jose, you haven’t seen our country.”…

Amsterdam’s cityscape, with its narrow houses tilting at various angles like rows of dominoes frozen mid-fall, at times looks like a scene from a Dr. Suess story. These leaning buildings, far from being architectural mistakes, represent centuries of adaptation to the unique challenges posed by building a city on swampland.…

File under “One more thing your travel advisor will be telling you about next time you visit the UK.” Beginning January 8, travelers to the United Kingdom from non-European nations, including the United States and Canada, will need to take an extra step as the new Electronic Travel Authorisation…

It’s difficult to imagine Abu Dhabi before oil was discovered in the 1960s. Once a small community known for fishing and pearl diving, Abu Dhabi now sprouts from the deserts and stretches to the sky with heights previously unrecorded by humans. The extreme wealth of this city has also brought…