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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,

  On Aug. 10, the Facebook account for Yosemite National Park posted an item labeled “The numbers are in!” It contained a brief list of statistics related to Yosemite’s 2026 visitor experience, and the takeaway was clear: Things couldn’t be going better at one of the nation’s most famous and popular natural wonders. “Entrance lines

  Summer is supposed to recharge everyone, but it rarely does. People spend months looking forward to a week off, only to come back just as drained as when they left. Work stress has a way of tagging along, whether anyone wants it to or not. A new Grow Therapy survey of more than 1,000

  A day of hiking, cycling, or kayaking somewhere far from home tends to leave travelers tired in the body, but also calmer in the head. Adventure travel often brings together three factors associated with well-being: sustained movement in natural environments, recovery practices such as hot springs and massages, and social connections formed through shared

  If you’re not booking through hotel loyalty programs, you’re missing out on great deals and leaving money on the table. These programs offer free upgrades, complimentary breakfast, access to exclusive lounges and even free nights once you accumulate enough points. Now the question is, which hotel program should you invest in based on your

  For college students, spring and summer break can feel far away when the fall semester begins. But for Gen Z travelers trying to coordinate school schedules, friends, budgets, and an international trip, starting the planning process early can make everything much easier to organize. College spring break and summer break dates vary widely by

  Many people in the U.S. believe airplane etiquette has gone downhill, and they mostly blame fellow passengers for the drop in civility. It’s just one of the fascinating findings from a new survey by YouGov, commissioned by The Points Guy, on everything travel. If you’ve paid any attention to social media, you know passenger

  If you’re looking to improve your travel game, there’s one important strategy you can pursue: Focus on earning (and then redeeming) transferable credit card rewards. Transferable rewards are, simply put, the most valuable type of currency to earn in the world of points and miles. This is entirely due to their versatility. American Express,

  Using points and miles instead of cash to pay for flights and hotels sounds like a dream come true for any frequent (or even semifrequent) traveler. Actually taking your first steps into this hobby, however, can feel daunting. It’s easy to put off using the points and miles you’ve accumulated, since the ways to

  Group chats are where trips often begin. But the vast majority never make it beyond that chat. Eighty-four percent of American travelers have seen a group trip dwell in chat limbo for months without being booked, according to new data from KAYAK. But there may be a good reason to finally turn “we should”

  Constipation during travel is widely reported and thinly studied, and an obesity medicine physician says most of its causes are set in motion before the traveler leaves the house. “We hear about this all the time and we know it’s real,” said Dr. Jessica Duncan, an obesity medicine physician and the chief medical officer