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  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,

  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

  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,

  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

  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

  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”

  For freedom and flexibility on vacation, travelers often opt for a rental car. Having your own set of wheels means you can go where you want and when you want. Your personal car insurance covers a rental car on a U.S. vacation with the same liability, collision and comprehensive coverage you already carry on

  Could this be the year to book your holiday flights extra, extra early? The answer is yes. Sure, the calendar has only just flipped to August, and a lot of people haven’t even jetted off yet on their summer vacations. What’s more, it feels a little strange to be thinking about brining turkeys, decking

  With air travel costs through the roof, many Americans are planning a summer jaunt closer to home. In fact, 64% of people are doing so, in what’s being called a ‘Road Trip Renaissance.’ But as the saying goes: Be careful what you wish for. That’s because auto costs are hardly cheap, either. Whether it’s

  Meals, snacks and drink options at 30,000 feet have always inspired strong opinions. From the coffee you’ll nurse through a transcon flight to the wine list in business class, in-flight and airport lounge food is a topic that many travelers have very specific thoughts about. In May, point.me, an award travel search platform for

  If you’re traveling domestically in the U.S. and trying to save money, deciding whether to drive or fly can be an important decision. You may assume a road trip is always cheaper for those traveling on a budget, but as fuel prices surge due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, that’s not

  Hitting the road (or skies) for an exciting adventure? Preparing for a trip is relatively easy for experienced travelers, but what do you do when it comes to packing and safely traveling with your engagement ring, luxury watch, or other expensive jewelry? Even the savviest of travelers can make simple mistakes that result in

  When it comes to spending money abroad, how much will your trip actually cost you? Foreign transaction fees and exchange rates can eat up your costs and cause you to spend more money than you planned. As you budget your overseas vacation, it’s important to keep a few factors in mind, such as exchange

  For many Gen Z and Millennial travelers, the most memorable moments of a trip don’t happen inside a museum or beside a famous monument. They happen while watching waterfalls spill through a forest, hiking above a brilliantly colored coastline, or standing beneath a night sky illuminated by the Northern Lights. That pull toward the

  Dreaming of Hawai‘i? Fall is your best chance to go, according to new KAYAK data that shows airfare to Hawai‘i drops by as much as 19% after the peak summer travel season. In fact, three Hawaiian destinations rank among the U.S. destinations seeing the biggest airfare declines heading into fall. At the same time,

  If you have plans to travel, you might be thinking about how you’ll pay for expenses while globetrotting. You have more than a few options — credit cards, prepaid travel cards and cash — but one of the safest and most convenient is your debit card, Ally Financial reports. Benefits of using a debit