Pamper yourself with travel before your baby arrives

The countdown’s on–T-minus way-too-few days until the baby makes its highly anticipated arrival. And let’s be honest, things are probably getting a bit hectic. (Set up the nursery and picked out a good crib? Have you figured out how to strap in the car seat yet?) What you need is a parent-to-be time-out. A babymoon…

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When is the best time to go to Hawaii?

With year-round sunshine and balmy weather, any time is a great time to visit Hawaii. But while there are no major seasonal changes in the Islands, there are subtle differences in weather, crowds and prices throughout the year. Most visitors travel during breaks, so summer and mid-spring are busy. But the busiest time in Hawaii is…

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Companion Pass: Get the sibling experience at these fresh destinations

No matter how close you are, it’s easy for siblings to drift when life’s paths start to diverge. A sibling trip can rekindle that special bond you share and offer experiences you can’t replicate anywhere else—no parents allowed. These five destinations are custom-made for those kinds of trips. And with the right travel credit card,…

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Why the Caribbean island of Montserrat celebrates St Patrick’s Day

The St Patrick’s Festival has become one of Montserrat’s most popular annual events. This year mark’s the return to the island's first in-person festival since 2020 and I can’t wait. I attended my first St Patrick’s Festival in 2003. Back then, Montserrat was still experiencing periodic volcanic eruptions and the makeshift festival grounds at Little…

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9 of India’s best road trips: go to the heart of the subcontinent

The phrase "the journey is the destination" was made for India. When crossing the subcontinent, every step of every journey is filled with sights, sounds and sensations that will consume your senses and shake up everything you thought you knew about travel. Traveling by road might seem a particularly ambitious proposition. Driving on highways that throng…

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5 of the best road trips in Puerto Rico: scenic drives inland and along the coast

Puerto Rico is small but mighty. The island has a wide array of foods, landscapes, wildlife and attractions jam-packed into an area only 100 by 35 miles. Its relatively small size makes it an ideal road-trip destination. Here, no drive is too long or too far, and it’s easy to embrace “island time” and savor…

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