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By Joel O’Leary for Motley Fool Money Picture a family of four booking a winter holiday vacation in Montana. At roughly $695 per traveler for airfare, hotel, and rental car, that’s about $2,780 before any day-to-day expenses kick in. That’s according to a Motley Fool Money estimate of holiday travel costs based on industry data.

By Jakub Jatkiewicz for JayWay Travel American travelers who have visited Europe in the past five years or plan to within three years say the trip itself is close to impossible without carrying debt. In a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults in that group conducted by JayWay Travel in September, 77% said they would carry debt

By Lexi Panepinto for EF Go Ahead Tours Taking a trip with no one to go with used to be a last resort. Now it’s a deliberate choice—one that offers the freedom to explore at your own pace, discover new interests, and come home with a stronger sense of independence, often along with a few

By Zach Wichter for Expedia Travelers are set to favor more off-the-beaten-path destinations in 2027 as people increasingly look to avoid crowds and try out undiscovered locations when they get away. The Unpack ’27 Travel Trends report from Expedia identified 10 destinations seeing a surge in year-over-year traveler interest based on the platform’s flight and lodging searches.

By Tom Corbett for EF Ultimate Break Choosing where to go can be the easiest part of planning a trip. Figuring out how to get there, what to spend, and which bookings are worth the money takes more work. For Gen Z travelers planning a first international vacation, a college break, or a trip around

Airfares rose almost everywhere in the U.S. this year, according to the latest government ticket data. In each of the 50 busiest metro areas, the average domestic fare was higher from April to June 2026 than in the same months a year earlier. Detroit rose the most, nearly 25%, followed by Las Vegas at 24%.

According to Vrbo data, in 2027 travelers may be trading beach trips for “heartland hideouts” — college towns, burgeoning foodie cities and lakeside escapes where the local culture makes up for the lack of ocean views. The trend is highlighted in Unpack ’27, the annual travel trends report from Vrbo, and is based on vacation rental

Every great hike starts long before the trailhead. It starts with questions about terrain, temperature and whether that jacket will actually keep you dry. Many gear questions are based on the destination. A shoe that’s perfect in Arizona can be the wrong call in the Italian Alps, and a jacket that handles a Norwegian drizzle

New federal per diem rates for work travel took effect Oct. 1, 2026, and some cities stretch them a long way. In Aurora, Colorado, 96% of hotel rates shown in Engine searches fit under the new lodging cap. In Arlington, Texas, the cap covers a 4-star hotel. Per diem is the daily amount the federal

The Gothic aesthetic isn’t just for spooky season — it’s becoming a year-round travel trend. In Unpack ’27, the annual travel trends report from Hotels.com, the brand said travelers are increasingly interested in staying at hotels that are moody and atmospheric. Think neo-Gothic and Victorian-inspired architecture, candlelit corridors, and rich, color-drenched rooms. Sixty-five percent of travelers want to book a

Family vacations create memories that last a lifetime — the first time your kids see the ocean, the campfire stories under the stars or laughter during a road trip sing-along. But when you’re budgeting for a family, that dream getaway often feels out of reach. Rising costs for flights, hotels and daily expenses make even

Planning a vacation isn’t anywhere near as fun as grabbing your passport and going away, so the concept of outsourcing the hard graft to AI bots like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude may sound ideal. This shortlist from Bodog highlights some of AI’s most spectacular fails, and it might just inspire you to stick to the

October is the most expensive month of the year in eight of the 50 largest U.S. hotel markets, more than any other month outside of summer. Albuquerque hits its peak when the Balloon Fiesta comes to town. Austin gets there during Austin City Limits and the Formula 1 race. New Orleans, Las Vegas and Boston

If you found yourself stuck at an airport or stranded overnight this summer, you’re not alone. So far, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the worst years for flight cancellations in recent years. This summer, the number of canceled flights on U.S. carriers surged by about 15% over last year, according to data

For decades, modern travel has largely been a race against the clock. Airlines have promised faster connections, highways have shortened distances, and even vacation itineraries comprising just a few days have packed in as many destinations as possible. But now, a different kind of travel—one that invites travelers to slow down—is gaining steam. Train travel

Feel the urge to roam but don’t have anyone to accompany you? Or maybe you’re just craving a me-time adventure. Solo travel is growing in popularity, and it’s possible to take a trip on your own while remaining safe and having a great time. If you’re thinking of embarking on your own adventure, make the

Europe’s summer travel season gets all the attention, but if you hike, bike, or paddle, fall is the season worth rearranging your calendar for. In September and October in Europe, temperatures ease across the south, the first autumn color reaches the mountains, and places that spent July and August at full volume settle back into

Boston is heading into its most expensive month. October hotel rates there hit $458 a night, up from $166 in January, the widest swing of any major U.S. market. New York is doing the same thing, $458 in September and $541 by December. In cities like these, the month on the calendar changes the hotel

On a fall night in Duluth, Minnesota, shivering from the biting cold of a November gale, it’s easy to feel like the only person left on the planet. Especially when the only sounds are the wind howling through the bare trees, and a distant freighter’s horn cutting its warning through the brutally cold wind. No

Germany is full of famous musical cities, but few feel as connected to the rest of the world as Hamburg. Its waterfront setting along the Elbe River, a portal to the North Sea, has long made the city a place of constant exchange, a harbor where visitors and artists from around the world connect. Perhaps

Oktoberfest is one of the largest cultural festivals in the world, drawing travelers to Munich for traditional Bavarian food, clothing, music, carnival attractions, and, of course, beer. Whether visitors come for the festival tents, the atmosphere, or the chance to wear a dirndl or lederhosen, preparation can make the experience easier to navigate. EF Ultimate Break,

  As nature puts on its big leaf-peeping show across the Northern Hemisphere this fall, a change of scenery just might make the crisp autumnal air feel a little more energizing. Fall is the perfect season to trade your usual routine for something a little more scenic—from going leaf-peeping and lapping up fall flavors in

  Oftentimes, to plan a trip, you Google where you want to go. Now it’s asking AI chatbots. Yet in a new study by travel concierge company Greetwell, 1 in 6 AI-using travelers were recommended a place, tour or activity that wasn’t real. More than half of AI users (55%) hit at least one bad

  Australia’s capital is historically layered and closer to the bush than most visitors might expect, as VisitCanberra reveals below. Here are 11 facts to bring you up to speed on Australia’s capital, Canberra. 1. It’s not Sydney  Richard Poulton for VisitCanberra This surprises more Americans than Australians would like to admit. Australia’s capital is Canberra,

  With its foggy coastlines, dark winters, and deep Colonial roots, New England lays claim to some of the scariest ghost stories and hauntings ever recorded. “There’s an energy there unlike any other place that we’ve been,” says Sabrina Deana-Roga, co-host of Two Girls One Ghost. “It’s full of places predicated on moments of bloodshed,