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2019 Pride Events Around the World: Where to Go and What to Do

West Village, New York; mathiaswasik/Flickr June is just around the corner, marking the start of Pride month in the United States. Cities and communities around the world will gather to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising in New York with their own Pride events throughout summer and into fall. Though all Pride festivals…

Where to Travel in October, According to Experts

Tucked between the home stretch of summer and the hoopla of holiday season, October is arguably the best time to travel. By now, summer surge pricing has likely eased up, crowds have thinned, the air is cool and crisp, and fall festivals, like Dia de Muertos and Oktoberfest, fill the calendar. Given this, autumn is…

Here’s How Hurricane Florence Might Impact Your Travel Plans

Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Hurricane season, which runs from June through November in the Atlantic, has arrived. Among the storms brewing, Hurricane Florence, which is expected to barrel through the southeastern United States by Friday morning, has been high on everyone’s radar. The Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds could bring up to 30…

The Best European Destinations to Visit This Fall

Summer is the most popular time to travel to Europe, but if you want in on a little secret, read on: Fall is just as good, if not better. During this time of year, prices are cheaper, crowds are fewer, and the fact that there’s no air-conditioning at your hotel won’t put a damper on…

10 Affordable U.S. Beach Hotels for Your Last Summer Hurrah

Memorial Day feels like a distant memory, July Fourth is finished, and your summer Fridays are fleeting by. Before you know it, Labor Day will be long gone, too. If you’ve only made one trip to the beach this season, don’t worry, as there’s still time to get away from it all. Below, we rounded…

Japanese Cherry Blossom Season: 10 of the Best Places to Visit

It’s hard to understate just how beautiful Japan’s cherry blossom (or sakura) season is. During the last weeks of March or first weeks of April, a sea of pink and white washes across many mountains, rivers, towns, temples, and cities throughout the country. Tokyo and Kyoto receive the lion’s share of attention, but there are…

The Best (and Worst) Time to Go to Cancun

Cancun is one of the world’s top beach vacation spots, with beautiful sandy beaches, teal waters, and an annual average temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. That being said, every month in Cancun has its pros and cons for potential travelers — meteorological, monetary, or otherwise. Here, we break down what to expect each month.

Our 5 Favorite Hotels for Family Ski Trips

With additional reporting by Rachel Klein. For many of us, family ski trips are some of the fondest memories from our childhoods; they often involved fire pits, heated pools, hearty meals, and, well, maybe a few kamikaze-style downhill runs as well. We know from experience that kids always have a great time in the snow,…

Travel Accessories We Want to Buy This Black Friday

After piling your plate with two — nay, three — helpings of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, your post-Thanksgiving plans will likely consist of relaxing on the couch, contemplating whether that extra serving of pie was worth it (it was), and well, that’s it. One way to get your mind off the fact that you’re…

10 European Destinations You Should Visit This Winter

While conventional wisdom might say head south of the equator and to the tropics during the winter, you’d be missing out on some great travel deals across the world’s northern reaches as well. In fact, heading across the Atlantic to Europe during the year’s coldest months is likely to give you an awesome opportunity to…