Travel

While your friends may be taking spring break inspiration from “Kokomo” by the Beach Boys, you don’t have to book a flight to Aruba or Jamaica for a fun-filled trip. Skip the airport and drive to one of these nearby destinations (just don’t expect bikini weather):

Recently, The Travel 100 asked a crucial question of frequent fliers: Is it rude to recline your seat all the way on an airline? The options:

You don’t have to book a ticket to Europe to experience the enchantment of grand castles – just take a road trip across Massachusetts, curated by Only In Your State.

We zipped along on our green scooters, passing the impossibly white sand dunes of the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Santa Rosa Sound on the other, enjoying the unspoiled beauty of Gulf Islands National Seashore in Navarre Beach.

After the year I got a cheese grater for Christmas, I’ve come up with my own list of gifts. My list includes a SodaStream to make my own carbonated water, unbreakable sunglasses, handwoven bag from Kenya and a line of gorgeous leather goods.

Boston travelers just received some exciting news from Delta Air Lines – it will now offer a seasonal nonstop flight from Boston to Lisbon starting next May.

October marks the beginning of our favorite time of year: spooky season. While most people use this month to check out the haunted hayrides and seasonal theme parks, we wanted to explore some of the truly haunted locations around Boston. Here are some of our favorites:

Alaska is known for vast landscapes, backcountry beauty and wildlife. All of that can now be found on East Fifth Avenue in the heart of downtown Anchorage, where a “Greetings from Alaska” mural was recently finished on the Alaska Travel Industry Association building. Each letter is a different scene from the state.

If you find yourself planning day excursions while on vacation in Italy, I highly recommend Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre is a string of five villages on the Italian coastline that easily has enough to fill your day.

If the beach isn’t cutting it anymore and you’re looking for a change of scenery, here are some great New England waterfalls to check out instead:

It seems the social media world never stops evolving, always launching new tricks and features to keep consumers wanting more.

We clung to the railing, our adrenaline levels rising as we approached the roaring falls during the 20-minute Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour, the powerful mists only partially held off by our ponchos. After visiting the attractions in Canadian Niagara Falls, we headed to Niagara-on the-Lake, a charming 19th-century village on the shores of Lake Ontario.

When you search “things to do in Portland,” you’ll frequently notice the same places – Voodoo Doughnut, the International Rose Test Garden, Powell’s City of Books, etc. I wanted to share some inside information from my recent trip.

Spring break is about a month away, but college kids have already begun planning. The U.S. News and World Report ranked the 10 Best Spring Break Destinations based on popularity. Many are popular tourist areas within the U.S., but in any location, safety is most important. Consider these tips:

This year’s Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” was Feb. 13 in New Orleans, marking the last day of a Carnival season of celebrations down south. Didn’t make the trip? Why not don your purple, green and gold right here in Boston.

Last year, we told you about five great local mountains in the Boston area. Now we want to venture a little further and bring you some additional options that are better suited for overnight stays or weekend trips.

Airbnb has more than 4 million listings worldwide. The #1 wished-for in the world? A charming treehouse nestled in the woods of northwest Atlanta.

Fall’s weather doesn’t make for an ideal beach day, but that doesn’t mean you have to avoid the coast entirely. Massachusetts is home to lighthouses which boast history and beauty. Here are some lighthouses to consider visiting for a day trip or romantic evening by the water:

I went to check in for a flight recently and located my confirmation number on my calendar. Then I hit a snag: I didn’t remember which airline I was on. But my days of searching for flight confirmations are over.

As summer winds down, anticipation for New England’s beautiful autumn foliage rises. Here are a few great places to explore to fulfill your leaf peeping desires this fall:

Have you ever wanted to meet a certain celebrity? Well now you can … sort of.

Don’t let the end of summer slip away! With Boston’s easy access to all the New England states in a matter of a couple hours, consider taking a road trip to these weekend destinations:

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Continuing to boast about my recent vacation, I wanted to explain the beaches I visited in Israel. I thoroughly enjoyed them, and you could too!

Odds are you’ll be road-tripping somewhere this summer with family or friends, and you’ll need activities to pass the time. Whether it’s a traffic-laden journey to Cape Cod, a ride down the coast or out west, there’s only so much station-surfing and social posting a carload can handle.

I recently returned from a 12-day vacation in Israel, and it was amazing. Although I’d visited in the past, I got to experience new tours and sites I missed the first time.

A few weeks ago, I would have laughed at the idea of only bringing a carry-on for an international trip.

In 2004, the International Air Transport Association began pushing airlines to issue electronic tickets. Prior to that, most passengers received their tickets through the mail from a travel agent or from an airline ticket office.

STAY: The 404 Hotel located in the Gulch is the ultimate boutique option. You’re in for an exclusive adventure at this five-room property with a modern European-inspired restaurant.

With February vacation coming up fast, many people might be thinking about hitting the slopes with their families, so we wanted to provide some local suggestions that make for fun, easy day trips in close proximity to Boston.