Travel Tips, Airline Policies & Destination Guides

Quick answer: Airline booking is full of jargon: "basic economy," "open-jaw," "fare class," "layover vs. stopover." This glossary explains the 40 terms travelers run into most, in plain English, so you always know exactly what you are booking. Confus...

Quick answer: Travel insurance is worth it when your trip is expensive, non-refundable, international, or far in the future, the situations where cancellations, medical emergencies, or lost bags could cost you thousands. It is often skippable for ine...

The best time to visit the Bahamas is December through April, when the weather is dry, sunny, and comfortably warm and the risk of storms is lowest. The best value is usually in late April, May, and early June, when the crowds thin out but the weathe...

Hawaii is warm enough to visit every month, so "best" depends on what you value. For the mix of dry weather, moderate crowds and good value, April to early June and September to mid-November are the sweet spots. Winter (December to March) brings hump...

If you want beach days, island shopping, and a slower rhythm, book an Eastern Caribbean cruise. If you want Mayan ruins, jungle rivers, reef snorkeling, and a busier port schedule, book a Western Caribbean cruise. Both sail from Florida with the majo...

The best time for an Alaska cruise is late June through July if you want the warmest weather, the longest days, and the most wildlife activity at once. May and September are the better choices if you want fewer people, lower demand, and a more relaxe...

The best time to visit Bali is the dry season, from roughly April through October, when days are sunny, humidity is lower and the beaches and rice terraces are at their best. Within that window, May, June and September offer the best balance of good ...

Pick the Maldives for the widest range of resorts, the best snorkeling and diving straight from your overwater villa, and more options for families and budgets. Pick Bora Bora for the single most dramatic setting, a shorter journey from the US West C...

Choose Phuket if you want the widest choice of resorts, direct international flights, nightlife and plenty to do off the beach. Choose Krabi if you want dramatic limestone scenery, quieter beaches and a slower pace, and you don't mind an extra connec...