I’ve been to Royal Caribbean’s private islands 3 times. It’s no surprise the cruise line is taking nearly all its Caribbean sailings there.
Cruisers love Royal Caribbean’s private island — known as Perfect Day at CocoCay — so much so that the…
As a New York City local, there are 5 things I wish tourists would stop doing when they visit
I’ve seen tourists make a lot of the same mistakes when they visit New York City. Listen, tourists, we…
Move over, NYC — these cities are emerging as the new business travel hot spots
Charlotte, North Carolina, is a growing business hub. Traditional business travel hot spots like New York City, Las Vegas,…
I rode in coach on an Amtrak train from Vancouver to Seattle for $50. It was cheaper and less stressful than flying.
B-17 reporter took the Amtrak Cascades train from Vancouver to Seattle. Imagine traveling internationally without middle seats, popping ears,…
I’m moving my family from Florida to Connecticut. I was blown away by the differences in schools and safety.
Ellie Doyle and her family are moving to Connecticut from Florida. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation…
20 vacation hot spots where short-term rental prices surge in the busy season — and how to avoid the markup
Short-term rentals at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri cost nearly twice as much in the summer, a Bankrate…
I sailed alone on Norwegian’s latest giant cruise ship and was surprised how easy it was as a solo traveler
Norwegian Aqua has 1,387 cabins, 93 of which are for solo travelers. Sailing alone on a giant cruise ship…
I went to Costa Rica for the first time. Here are 5 things I’m glad I packed — and 3 I wish I’d brought.
I had the time of my life in Costa Rica, but there were a few things I wish I’d…
I moved from Los Angeles to Paris to live with my boyfriend at 46. The transition was harder than I imagined, but it was worth it.
The author moved from Los Angeles to Paris. I had always wanted to live outside the US — to…
I spent a day at Universal’s new Orlando theme park. These 6 things impressed me most — and 2 left me disappointed.
I was one of the first to visit Epic Universe, an all-new theme park at Universal Orlando. Epic Universe,…