In Idaho, R & R means rapids and relaxation
Rafting the Middle Fork of central Idaho's Salmon River, which drops 2,900 vertical feet over 100 free-flowing miles.
By John BrileyA new perspective on Niagara Falls
I skipped the boats and opted for a tour of the recently opened Niagara Parks Power Station, which offers spectacular views of the falls.
By Laura RandallHow to prevent lost luggage — and get compensation when you don’t
Front-end preparation can help ensure that you and your suitcase arrive at the same destination.
By Christopher ElliottIn Scotland, a city’s world-class industrial past informs its present
In Dundee, a formerly industrial city along Scotland's eastern coast, the author finds many parallels to his Baltimore hometown.
By David BrownSaddling up for a high desert getaway in southern Colorado
For a mother and her tween son, a ranch vacation in Colorado's high desert delivers yee-haw with a side of fine dining.
By Rachel WalkerIs your cruise green? Here’s how to tell.
Historically, cruise lines haven’t been model citizens when it comes to environmental protection. So when a ship claims to be green, travelers have every reason to be skeptical.
By Christopher ElliottGhent is Belgium’s unsung capital of cool
Ghent, Belgium, has never gotten the love of Antwerp or Bruges. Here’s why the increasingly green destination should.
By Mary Winston NicklinIn Morocco, a new take on working vacations
I wanted to pitch in during the labor shortage. So, I rolled up my sleeves and served breakfast and checked in guests at a hostel in Morocco.
By Andrea SachsHow to plan — and survive — a trip with friends
Traveling with friends can be a fun experience that deepens bonds. Here's how to make a trip happen — and emerge with friendships intact.
By Helen CarefootHow to stay powered up on the road
To keep your devices charged while traveling, know your adapters, pack a power source and plan ahead.
By Christopher ElliottGoing with the flow on an impulsive trip to Thailand
A spontaneous trip to Thailand embodies the magic, and the headaches, of spontaneity.
By Lily RadziemskiIn Utah, a canyoneering trip is a lesson in embracing limitations
Utah's San Rafael Swell Recreation Area provides a desert backdrop for introspection.
By Dina MishevEight great places to see the Mid-Atlantic’s migrating birds
In the Mid-Atlantic, migratory bird activity along the Atlantic Flyway peaks in September and October.
By Nevin MartellWill Thanksgiving be as bad as summer for travel?
This holiday season, plan defensively to avoid the worst of summer's travel chaos.
By Christopher ElliottIn the Netherlands, 4 contemporary art museums go beyond the Old Masters
In museums across its 12 provinces, the Netherlands has a variety of bold and compelling contemporary art.
By Diane DanielNear the Swiss border with Italy, vestiges of the past are set in stone
Astonishing views and impossible terrain mark the countryside near Switzerland's Italian border.
By Sylvie BigarAn active adventure across the Azores’ volcanic islands
On the increasingly accessible Portuguese archipelago, so near and yet so far away.
By Bob DroginFor vacationers with a senior dog, Nantucket offers a chance to romp
An older pooch and his people find plenty to love on dog-friendly Nantucket Island.
By Stacey LastoeAs prices rise, travelers are working harder to find bargains
Higher travel costs require a more assertive approach to bargain-hunting.
By Christopher ElliottSampling the hikes — and hops — in Bend, Ore.
I went to Bend, Ore., to find out why the city made my friends trade their RV for a house. (Spoiler: hiking trails and beer.)
By Anna Mazurek