Travel

My family and I departed Doha, Qatar, at the end of the Eid al-Adha public holiday, a busy travel week in the Persian Gulf. We quickly checked our bag, received our boarding passes, and made our way through immigration and…

Whether it’s just a side trip during the Olympic Games or the highlight of your trip to Paris, the Eiffel Tower is on pretty much everyone’s bucket list, making it both the world’s most cliched tourist visit and something you…

Koh Samui is one of Thailand’s most postcard-perfect islands. It’s also one of the largest islands in the country, which means that visitors have many different accommodation options. While it’s not quite as touristy as Phuket, it’s still accessible, thanks…

Pedernales Falls State Park is known for its stunning natural beauty, with the Pedernales River cascading over massive slabs of limestone, creating picturesque waterfalls and pools. Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking along the scenic…

Hyatt is the third-largest hotel chain in the world, trailing only Marriott and Hilton. The chain has several brands ranging from ultimate luxury to long-term convenience. Although brands like Hyatt Regency and Park Hyatt are well-known, there are quite a…

Being a parent can be tough. Being a parent taking your kid to a Disney park can be even tougher. And being a parent taking your kid to a Disney park in a country where you don’t really speak the…

Located in the foothills of the Kiamichi Mountains in Oklahoma, Beavers Bend State Park offers a wide range of activities that appeal to everyone’s interests. From adventurous hikes to scenic drives, ziplining to fishing, and camping under the starry sky,…

I stayed 2 nights with my family of 5 at the Hilton San Francisco Financial District. We flew into the San Francisco area so we could head up to Redwood National and State Parks, but I wanted to spend a…

When most people think of Tampa, Florida, they see beaches, sunshine, and vibrant culture as some of the first things that come to mind. However, this part of the Sunshine State also has some excellent museums worth visiting. From beloved…

Sometimes, when passing through an airport, I see signs for an airline I’ve never heard of before and often wonder what it’s like flying on that airline. Recently, my wife and I flew HK Express (also known as Hong Kong…

Airline: Spirit Airlines (NK)Aircraft: Airbus A320Flight #: NK1252Route: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), connecting to San José Mineta International Airport (SJC)Date: May 29, 2024Duration: 3 hours, 16 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy, 178 standard seats and…

Credit cards, airlines, and hotels don’t publish their own points and miles valuations, so there are no official answers on what points and miles are actually worth. Therefore, it’s up to you to make your own conclusions on that value….

The author traveled as a guest of G Adventures. All opinions are the author’s own and G Adventures had no input in this article. I never would have guessed that my trip through the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico would have…

Chino Hills State Park is a beautiful natural open space consisting of grasslands, woodlands, and sage scrub. The park offers numerous attractions, such as a top-notch discovery center, fantastic opportunities to watch wildlife, hiking trails, and stunning wildflowers. With so…

After a whirlwind stay in St. Martin, 2 friends and I were eager to set off for the ultraluxe island of St. Barts for a 2-night stay at a hotel on the French island. What we found was essentially a…

Airline: ZIPAIR (ZG)Aircraft: Boeing 787-800Flight #: ZG023Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Narita International Airport (NRT)Date: June 14, 2024Duration: 11 hours, 40 minutesCabin and Layout: Full-Flat (business class), 20 seats across 5 rows, 1-2-1 configurationSeats: 5A, 5DCost: $859 each…

Henderson Beach State Park in Florida boasts stunning 30-foot white sand dunes and sparkling emerald-colored warm gulf waters. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful beach, a gentle nature trail that showcases the last remaining coast scrub in the Destin area, an…

Hong Kong is a vibrant metropolis known for its photogenic skyline, bustling city streets and night markets, incredible cuisine, and rich cultural heritage. Despite its small size, Hong Kong is on the world stage thanks to its complex history and…

Savannah, Georgia, has made a name for itself as one of the most artsy and eclectic cities in the South. While this reputation can be applied to the area’s culture in general, it’s particularly evident when it comes to the…

Although Kuala Lumpur is famous for its Petronas Towers, the Malaysian capital is home to much more than these epic skyscrapers. The largest city in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is also known for melding different ethnicities, cuisines, and viewpoints, both historically…

Red Rock Canyon State Park boasts stunning flora and fauna, an intriguing natural and cultural history, and geologic formations that will leave you mesmerized. Although this park may not receive as many visitors as some of its neighboring attractions, it’s…