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My family vacations growing up were road trips to visit relatives in other parts of California. We’d drive, stay with family, and maybe hit a local attraction or two. My partner’s family vacations included Europe, ski resorts, and tropical destinations. They flew places, stayed in hotels, and planned trips specifically around experiencing new locations. Neither approach was wrong, but they represent completely different levels of economic privilege. Where families vacation isn’t just about travel. It’s about disposable income, job flexibility, cultural capital, and the kind of security that allows you to spend thousands of dollars on experiences rather than necessities.…

Frigid temperatures send many of us scrambling for a good book, a cuddly blanket and a mug of cocoa. But more adventurous travelers know all too well the joy of winter escapes, and little is more spectacular than the icy majesty of Niagara Falls in the winter. Niagara Falls is about a seven-hour drive from Long Island. American travelers need a valid U.S. passport or an Enhanced Driver’s License to cross the border.The falls rarely freeze over completely — there’s just too much rushing water. Nonetheless, they are magnificent in the winter, when frozen landscapes and an almost constant mist…

Traveling with family can feel like a small expedition: coordinating schedules, packing bags, managing meal times and simply trying to keep everyone comfortable and entertained. But what if your next trip didn’t have to be complicated? Increasingly, families are seeking hotels designed to take the stress out of travel, the kind of places where comfort and convenience actually deliver on their promise.  Get cared for during the holidays with Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels, which are specifically designed to strip away the stress of travel and allow families to focus on making cherished memories together during their stays. Searching…

Asia’s 2026 travel trends are shifting toward local trips, food tourism, budget travel, family getaways, and AI-powered planning, says a new Agoda report.

Travelers looking to book their next trip are in for a treat this Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday, with discounts on everything from hotel stays to airfare.Early Travel Tuesday deals for hotels, flights and moreDeals have been rolling in since Black Friday, with more on the horizon for Cyber Week, particularly on Dec. 2, which has been dubbed Travel Tuesday.Delta AirlinesThe Atlanta-based carrier announced a full slate of savings on various flights for Cyber Monday.Delta has options for global hotspot destinations that highlight the airline’s new routes, like Atlanta to the vibrant Moroccan city of Marrakech, as well as a…

Updated November 25, 2025 03:48PMThe magic of mountain living is hard to describe but easy to feel. Nowhere is that more true than in Park City, Utah, where the awe-inspiring landscape and welcoming community awaken something deeper in visitors and locals alike. It’s a shared appreciation for natural beauty and outdoor activities, as well as local food and events, that translates to mutual respect for the land—and one another. It’s living with intention, to be a good steward and a good neighbor. In a word, it’s Mountainkind. Mountainkind is a way of living—and the people who embrace it. It means…

Lifestyle Desk02 December 2025, 04:53 PM ISTFrom safety tools to everyday basics, here is a practical list of what every woman should carry to make her solo trip smoother and more relaxed Representational image More women are embracing solo travel as a gentle pause from everyday pressures. Whether it is the craving for a quiet weekend, the freedom to plan without compromises or the simple joy of wandering at your own pace, travelling alone can feel deeply refreshing.  A little preparation goes a long way in making the journey smoother. Packing with care not only keeps you comfortable but also…

Fourteen Wisconsin cities were recently named the best places to retire in the Badger State by U.S. News & World Report.For its “Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2026” report, the publication analyzed 850 of the most populated cities in the nation based on affordability, desirability, happiness, retiree taxes, job market and health care quality.Tim Smart, contributing editor and author of U.S. News & World Report’s retirement newsletter, said in a Nov. 4 press release retirees are “prioritizing quality of life over affordability” for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”This, coupled with an expanded…

The order banned citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen from traveling to the U.S. It also placed restrictions on travel for citizens of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.At the time, people from all of those countries who were already legally in the U.S. didn’t face any restrictions. The new measure, however, pauses all immigration and citizenship applications, including green cards, and can only be lifted at the discretion of USCIS’s director Joseph Edlow, according to the memo. A similar plan was already in…

The holiday season is one of the most exciting times of the year, especially for kids. Unfortunately, many families are having to celebrate the holidays differently than they usually do because of costs. Last year, LendingTree reported that 36% of American adults went into debt to celebrate the holidays the way they wanted to. That came out to an average of $1,181 per person.A mom named Sian, who shares content about motherhood and living on a budget, shared in a TikTok post the things her own family was going to have to give up this holiday season because they couldn’t…