10 Mistakes to Avoid When Exploring How to Book an All-inclusive Vacation

These common mistakes are easy to avoid, if you come prepared. Vacations are meant toimprove your life, not add stress and hassle. If there’s room for dessert, go for it. Getty Images If not, it’s possible for you to always come back for it next time. Not Checking the Vibe Each resort has its own personality and draws a particular kind of guest. Some of these are easy to spot....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Steven Gibson

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Traveling Alone

How to travel alone and love every minute. RgStudio/Getty Images Seeing the world as asolo travelercan be a thrilling experience. Sounds like a dream, right? Credit:RgStudio/Getty Images Don’t overpack. That’s why it’s critical to only pack what you need as a solo traveler. Don’t overschedule every minute. However, it’s best to see to it you leave yourself a little breathing room throughout your travels. Just as you edited your luggage, ensure to edit your schedule before departure, too....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Lori Baker

10 Mistakes You Might Make When Traveling Solo — and How to Avoid Them (Video)

Make your next solo adventure a smooth one. Taking asolo vacationis a rite of passage for just about every serious traveler. Daunting as it may be, solo trips can be rewarding, life-changing experiences. Getty Images As a solo traveler, youll want to pick a property thats both comfortable and safe. Overpacking Your Suitcase Going on a solo trip means you cannot count on any assistance with your luggage. confirm to set aside enough for a small emergency fund as well....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Jennifer Jones

10 Most Affordable Asian Cities to Visit Right Now

These are the most affordable places to travel in Asia, according to Kayak. Flights to Asia are actually nine percent cheaper than they were this time last year, according to Kayak. The citysmany night marketsare a great place to find cheap eats and souvenirs. Credit:Manorath Naphaphone/Travel + Leisure In addition to affordable flights, Crowley says food and lodging is affordable. He considered Vietnam to likely be the lowest-cost country for travelers in all of Southeast Asia....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Ryan Obrien

10 Most Affordable Tropical Destinations to Visit Around the World, According to Travel Experts

You dont have to have a massive budget to find a relaxing tropical getaway. Of course, it’s not all lazy days and nights … unless that’s what you want. Many torrid travel spots are ripe with adventure, from snorkeling excursions to ATV tours to zip lining. Sunset over a Jamaica beach.Credit:Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure Culture and fresh, local cuisine also come with the territory. And while equatorial hot spots likeSt....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Rebekah Harrison DVM

10 Most Beautiful and Affordable Places to Live in the U.S.

The following list compiled using data fromU.S. In its rankings,U.S. This underrated city shines, especially in the fall when the bright foliage adorns its trees. Aaron Yoder/Getty Images With its newly revived downtown area, Greenville has seen a growth in its allure to prospective residents. Additionally, Pittsburghs dynamic culinary scene and substantial cultural district create an environment that’s alluring to young families. Jeff Yount/Getty Images Michael Deemer/Getty Images Denis Tangney Jr/Getty Images...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Jordan Atkins

10 Most Beautiful Walking Paths in the U.K. — With Views of the Seaside, Snowcapped Peaks, and Mystical Glens

Like its name suggests, these are paths and pieces of land that walkers can use at all times. In Scotland, youll find green and white signs communicating these routes. Most people tend to walk the trail in the same direction: from Knighton to Welshpool. Credit:R A Kearton/Getty Images It begins near Chester and ends in Chepstow, a town bordering Gloucestershire. Worried about getting lost on a trail that long? When summiting the mountain, travelers reach 2,449 feet, which requires some careful climbing....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Laurie Campbell

10 Most Expensive Cities in the World

Don’t expect cheap rent and affordable gas prices in these metros. And, according to the team’s economists, it may continue to rise in 2022. However, we are also expecting central banks to raise interest rates, cautiously, to stem inflation. Qihua Wu/Getty Images It also saw a noticeable increase in grocery and transport prices in 2021. The result was a 2021 cost of living rating of 101. Geneva Geneva is the second Swiss city to land a place on this top 10 list....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Patrick Henry

10 Most Haunted Hotels in the World

In 1911, there was a gas leak in Room 217. You may hear Flora playing the antique Steinway in the Music Room, catch F.O. overseeing a game of billiards, or find your belongings mysteriously unpacked by Elizabeth. Credit:Jason Edwards / Getty Images The Welsh poet Dylan Thomas first stayed there in June 1952. His ghost is said to frequent room 206, sometimes appearing as a disembodied head. At the time of writing, the Russel Hotel is closed for renovations....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Mary Brock

10 Most Haunted Roads in the U.S. for Supernatural Sightings

Here, the best back road ghost stories from across the country. Youve probably heard of haunted houses and hotels, but did you know there are haunted highways, too? From coast to coast, here’s a look at 10 of the most haunted roads in America. Courtesy of Google Nearby Boy Scout Lane is another haunted spot in Stevens Point. Though theres no proof that this actually happened, the isolated, dead-end road definitely makes an eerie setting....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Steven Lewis

10 Most Romantic American Road Trips for Couples

Spend quality time together discovering the best of what roadside America has to offer. Nothing brings two people together quite like going on a road trip. Then, head to Camden the so-called “Jewel of the Maine Coast.” Daniel Gorostieta/Travel + Leisure Start with the historicPortland Head Lightalong the shores of Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. On your way back to Highway 101, stop atOstrichLandto feed and interact with giant flightless birds....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Anthony Ramos

10 of the Best Danube River Cruises — Featuring Storybook Castles, Rolling Vineyards, and Picturesque Medieval Towns

Ready to set sail? Here are 10 of the best Danube river cruises for all types of travelers. Courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Europes second-longest river is one of the most popular with river cruisers. Aerial view of a Uniworld ship floating through the mountains around the Danube.Credit:Courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Here are 10 of the best Danube River cruises. Co-founder and president Rudi Schreiner designed the uniqueAmaMagnaespecially for cruising the Danube....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Sarah Welch

10 of the Best Hotel Rewards Programs — and How to Maximize Their Benefits

Elite status will get you room upgrades, special amenities, and other perks at these properties. Hotel loyalty programs are the unsung heroes of travel rewards. Eager to find out more about which brands to spend your money on for the best return? Credit: Courtesy of St.Regis Other affiliated brands include beach-chic Banyan Tree and sophisticated Sofitel, plus Onefinestay vacation rentals. The highest level, Diamond status, requires 26,000 status points, valued at about 10,400 euros....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Derek Gray