Thinking about Scotland conjures images of kilts, bagpipes and haggis. Peel back the curtain, and there’s so much more to explore, from dramatic landscapes to ancient castles and abundant wildlife. On a recent vacation, we explored the centuries-old sights in Edinburgh, hiked on the Isle of …
Hit especially hard by the COVID pandemic, the experiences sector of the travel industry has returned to pre-pandemic levels of business, growing faster than much of the rest of the industry. A new report from Phocuswright shows that bookings in the global experiences market reached pre-pand…
The U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Travel Rewards Programs, released today, identifies the best airline and hotel brand rewards programs and adds two new categories for hotel brands and airlines that provide the most benefit to business travelers. “Whether travelers are planni…
Small towns offer families the opportunity to explore walkable communities, meet local shopkeepers and indulge in new adventures. Here are five places to consider. Camden, Maine It’s a postcard-perfect harbor town where families can sail aboard a schooner, climb Mount Battie for panoramic vi…
Vintage motels have made quite a trendy comeback in the U.S. Their popularity stems from their historic character, unique atmosphere, quirkiness and a warm feeling of nostalgia and pleasant memories they evoke. From America’s East Coast to the West and in between, these motels reflect the hi…
Maybe you love theme parks and are willing to cross state lines just to ride the most thrilling roller coaster. Or maybe you want to know where they are so you can stay the heck away from them. Getting stuck upside down on Thor’s Swinging Hammer ride as a child left an indelible mark. Either…
MUNICH, Germany — A ban on champagne showers is one of several new measures Munich has introduced ahead of this year's Oktoberfest, as organizers seek to improve safety and rein in unruly behavior. It is a beer festival, after all. More specifically, visitors will no longer be allowed to sha…
MUNICH, Germany — A ban on champagne showers is one of several new measures Munich has introduced ahead of this year's Oktoberfest, as organizers seek to improve safety and rein in unruly behavior. It is a beer festival, after all. More specifically, visitors will no longer be allowed to shake bottles of sparkling wine and spray the contents over fellow revelers inside the festival tents. ...
Pink Lake, officially known as Lake Retba, gets its color from microorganisms such as the Dunaliella salina algae that thrive in highly saline conditions.
Allied forces landed on the beaches June 6, 1944, to fight Adolf Hitler's Nazi troops and go on to liberate France during World War II.
On July 19, 2025, Carnival Cruise Line cut the ribbon on Celebration Key in the Bahamas with a ceremony that included a Bahamian brass band, company leadership and celebrity Shaquille O’Neal. One year later, the cruise line has welcomed 2.4 million guests to the destination on Grand Bahama Island to enjoy the largest freshwater lagoons in the Caribbean, a 10-story sandcastle with two ...
LONDON — Fans of gardens may be considering visiting some of the many beautiful flower festivals abroad – and there are plenty to choose from. Savvy green-fingered travelers may even be able to take in several festivals in different destinations in two-or three-centered holidays, with carefully curated stopovers, says Joe Beevis, Flight Centre’s general manager in Britain. “It’s a nice thing ...
Eager to travel with your teens? Planning and exploring together can be illuminating and exhilarating. Here are five ideas to consider: 1. Plan together. Teens are developing adults, and most want to be included in choosing a destination or planning activities. When possible, offer your teen a portion of the trip to research or manage on his or her own. Talk through your budget parameters as ...
GEOQUIZ: Which U.S. state has the most national parks? ANSWER: California, with nine. (Alaska is second with eight.) ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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