Skip the kiosk with new Global Entry app
We’re all for reducing the hassle of travel, so we love the new Global Entry app. (Although It’s ironic that a program that expedites the customs process has been taking months to renew membership.)...
View ArticleStay in a nest, twig hut, or yurt at this unusual California property with...
If being off the grid in structures that are not waterproof and come with a warning you will be sleeping with wildlife, then you may be the target audience for the Twig Hut and the Human Nest at...
View ArticleYou’re probably a ‘set-jetter’ and don’t even know it
We learned a new travel term recently – set-jetting. That’s the act of traveling to a destination that has captivated you onscreen, whether it was a TV show, movie, or social media post. In its...
View ArticleWe did it our way with excursions on West Coast cruise
It was our first West Cruise cruise, on the Discovery Princess cruise boarding in Vancouver and disembarking in Los Angeles. We had visited all these ports before so opted to select our own excursions....
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Victoria cruise stop: The Butchart Gardens, fish and chips on...
We planned to Uber to The Butchart Gardens, but hired a guide with Regent Limousine we found in the parking lot who took us there, waited, then gave us a driving tour of Victoria. He dropped us off...
View ArticleSan Francisco cruise stop: Bike the Bridge, lunch in Sausalito
We relaxed over lunch at Joinery in Sausalito with a view of the San Francisco Bay, relishing an amazing morning with the Bike the Bridge tour with Blazing Saddles. After a walk from our cruise ship,...
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San Francisco cruise stop: Historic home and gardens, wine tasting, Burlingame
For stunning beauty, 60 miles of Pacific Coast beaches, 97 state parks, 20 Michelin restaurants and more than 20 charming towns and cities to explore, head to the San Francisco Peninsula. Our time was...
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Elevated dining experiences on Discovery Princess include multimedia culinary...
We were sad to disembark from our Pacific Wine Country cruise on Discovery Princess, partly because of the delicious leftover pizza from Gigi’s Pizzeria we had to leave behind. That was just one of...
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Binging on South Asian food on Surrey Spice Trail
After a 40-minute Uber ride from Vancouver, we arrived in Surrey to experience nine restaurants on the Spice Trail. In one day. With 750 restaurants, this fast-growing and culturally diverse city has...
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The Travel 100 2023 Gift Guide with presents under $100
We’ve got a solar-powered lantern, map-themed products perfect for anyone, soft wired headbands for children, building blocks and a leash handle with a built-in water cup for your dog, plus plenty...
View ArticleCharlotte Motor Speedway hosts country’s largest drive-through light show
Race cars go up to 200 miles an hour during NASCAR events, but you’ll want to take it slow when you drive on Charlotte Motor Speedway during the annual Speedway Christmas. Travel on the legendary...
View ArticleIf you book hotels with points, you need this tool
Finding the best value when you want to book a hotel with points is a whole lot easier with Awayz. This hotel booking tool allows you to search for hotels in your destination and compare points needed...
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How treehouse stays can boost your health and wellness
If you enjoy traveling off the beaten path and you equate true relaxation with being in the midst of nature, then your curiosity may be piqued by treehouse stays. From Ohio to Africa, there are a...
View ArticlePackable hats are stylish, protect us from the sun
We are always looking for ways to protect ourselves from the harmful rays of the sun and one of the easiest ways is with a hat. But they can be a hassle to travel with. We love Wallaroo Hats because...
View Article5 U.S. destination dupes for European countries
A travel trend for 2024 is visiting “destination dupes,” alternative destinations for popular places. These five places with a European feel are easily accessible and more affordable than traveling...
View ArticleDitch the stroller, use this for easier travel with toddlers
When your toddler is old enough to walk with you, leave that stroller at home and pack this Radio Flyer folding wagon instead. If your child wants to ride, set them in the wagon with plenty of room...
View ArticleNew digital diary from Apple may be your best new travel companion
If you’ve upgraded your iPhone to 17.2, you’ve got a new app called Journal. You can use this app to add notes and if you have the settings turned on for journaling suggestions, you’ll get prompts to...
View ArticleMake 2024 a smoother travel year with hundreds of tips
I love gathering travel tips and sharing them with our readers. Since we launched The Travel 100 five years ago, we’ve shared hundreds of our best tips in 100-word stories and in our story Top Travel...
View ArticleThis affordable, growing travel trend is not for everyone
Imagine staying in a home in Amsterdam, Dublin, Madrid or Rome for a small fee. That’s the business model of Kindred, a new home exchange platform that has more than 10,000 homes in 50 cities. While...
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Historic gem in North Carolina perfect for weekend getaway
Serene setting, comfortable accommodations, fantastic food and plenty of activities. These are the things I look for in a short getaway and Historic Tapoco Lodge in Western North Carolina checked all...
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