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Is A Wellness Vacation Right For You?

Linden Schaffer | Posted 03.28.2013 | Travel
Linden Schaffer

But if you already take wellness into consideration when traveling for business, are you a good candidate for a full-on wellness vacation for pleasure? Here are some things to consider before you commit.

7 Fun Travel Trends For Retirees

Mark Chimsky | Posted 03.26.2013 | Fifty
Mark Chimsky

A total of 10,000 people turn 65 each day -- and many of them who retire want to make the most of travel opportunities. In my new book, '65 Things to Do When You Retire: Travel,' I invited a world-class collection of writers and travel experts who are literally from all over the world to offer practical, inspiring advice about how to have the time of your life.

WATCH: The Most Common Flier Complaint Is...

Posted 02.27.2013 | Travel

What tops the very long list of in-flight gripes? Frequent fliers say a universal lack of legroom is the thing that really makes flying a pain these d...

PHOTOS: 'Vintage' Easter Island

Paul Brady | Posted 02.19.2013 | Travel
Paul Brady

On a recent visit to Easter Island, the most notable photographic news wasn't that thousands of photos were being taken by tourists at every turn. It was that so many of those visitors were capturing their vacation memories with iPads and mobile phones instead of big-ticket SLRs.

Travel And The Baby Boomer Menace

Andrew Burmon | Posted 04.07.2013 | Travel
Andrew Burmon

That they opened the door for future generations of travelers is not up for debate, but the effects of Boomers jamming that door open with a wad of cash are deeply deleterious.

Paul Brady

Why 2013 Is The Year Of Mobile Booking

HuffingtonPost.com | Paul Brady | Posted 02.04.2013 | Travel

When Hurricane Sandy caused chaos at Boston Logan International, Gary Swart was hardly the only business traveler stranded by canceled flights. He ...

International Tourism Looks Up

Posted 01.31.2013 | Travel

Global tourism is set to rise more than three percent in 2013, continuing gains made in 2012 that saw 1 billion people make an overnight trip for busi...

Professional Travelers Share Their 2013 Itineraries

Joy Pecknold | Posted 03.19.2013 | Travel
Joy Pecknold

So many places to see, so little time. To help make planning a great escape in the new year more breezy and less run-of-the-mill, a few travel bloggers and I chime in on the destinations that top our 2013 travel bucket lists.

INFOGRAPHIC: America's 'Vacation Rut'

Posted 01.15.2013 | Travel

We seem to be stuck in a vacation vortex. Americans that would love to take trips further afield often end up going back to the same vacation desti...

What Schmidt's North Korea Visit Could Mean For Tourism

Posted 01.08.2013 | Travel

Eric Schmidt's decision to tour North Korea has raised questions about the future of the reclusive country's tourism industry. "It used to be for e...

The Best Cities To Visit In 2013

Conde Nast Traveler | Posted 03.07.2013 | Travel
Conde Nast Traveler

These electric and eclectic world cities are ripe for a visit this year. Here's why.

6 Travel Trends To Watch For In 2013

Cheapflights | Posted 03.02.2013 | Travel
Cheapflights

Sport is a major driver of travel; just witness the 4,500% increase in searches for tickets to Rio when the host city of the next Olympics was mentioned during the London 2012 closing ceremony.

Travel Trends Coming In 2013

Kensington Tours | Posted 02.16.2013 | Travel
Kensington Tours

Asian safaris, river cruises and much more.

What's A 'Suncation?'

Vanessa Van Edwards | Posted 01.12.2013 | Travel
Vanessa Van Edwards

After the torment of Hurricane Sandy and the latest Nor'easter slammed the East Coast, many of us will soon be ready for a suncation. But what exactly is that?

PHOTOS: Lonely Planet's Top Cities For 2013

Lonely Planet | Posted 12.24.2012 | Travel
Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet's team of several hundred expert authors and editors -- and even Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler -- have been banging heads to find the answer for our annual set of travel picks for the year to come, the Best in Travel 2013. So, city-lovers, without further ado, our picks for the top 10 cities for 2013 are...

WATCH: The Pre-Flight Passenger Video Airlines Should Show

George Hobica | Posted 11.13.2012 | Travel
George Hobica

I've always thought that right before the safety demo, airlines should do a courtesy demo. Wouldn't it make air travel better for everyone?

Should You Take A Sleep Vacation?

Linden Schaffer | Posted 09.26.2012 | Healthy Living
Linden Schaffer

According to Dr. William Dement of Stanford University, for most Americans, sleep debt occurs so gradually that people often attribute their fatigue to other things such as stress or illness. The travel industry has taken notice, and the newest emerging trend for 2012 is sleep vacations.

Making Meaning In Faraway Places

Elevate Destinations | Posted 09.16.2012 | Travel
Elevate Destinations

Contradictory economic forces have merged to intensify a growing trend in travel: the mass pursuit of meaningful experiences.

INFOGRAPHIC: Summer Travel Trends And Destinations

HomeAway | Posted 09.08.2012 | Travel
HomeAway

Our infographic on where people are going for summer vacations can inspire you with ideas on where to go and how to save some money on the trip.

Trains: The Best Way To Explore France?

Discover France Adventures | Posted 09.07.2012 | Travel
Discover France Adventures

While there are plenty of options available, from taxi to minibus, one of the most popular means of transport in France is train. If you're planning a visit in the near future, here are a few tips and pointers on train travel in France to help keep you safe and organized in your travels.

Summer Travel Style Errs On The Side Of Minimal

AP | SAMANTHA CRITCHELL | Posted 09.04.2012 | Travel

The coveted look for vacationers this summer is sleek and chic – with an emphasis on sleek. Many travelers, especially air travelers, are aimin...

Mobile Hotel Booking Finally Catches On

Paul Brady | Posted 08.26.2012 | Travel
Paul Brady

After years of promises that mobile hotel booking would be the wave of the future in travel, it seems the future has finally arrived.

Paul Brady

The Summer Travel Outlook Is...

HuffingtonPost.com | Paul Brady | Posted 05.18.2012 | Travel

Even as prices climb and airlines pile on fees, travel industry watchers are predicting that Americans will vacation in huge numbers this summer. Acco...

PHOTOS: Four Ideal Babymoon Destinations

Posted 05.17.2012 | Travel

We've seen the "staycation," the "mancation" and even the "nakation," but the next pseudo-trend from the travel industry might just be a legitimately ...

Survey Reveals New Air Travel Trends

Posted 04.25.2012 | Travel

Remember that time we talked about how KLM passengers would be finding seatmates using social media? Well, apparently travelers aren't actually intere...