Travel

Has there ever been a year we needed holiday cheer more? We’ve found dozens of items for The Travel 100 Gift Guide that will bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones this holiday season.

As travel restrictions slowly but surely start to ease across the globe – what does holidaying look like in 2021?

We found cabins we love in every state, from a historic home that is a replica of a president’s home to cabins built on organic farms.

Hiking in cheap or ill-fitting boots is no fun.

The world continues to adjust how it vacations.

My husband wants me to try this thing called “camping.”

It may be one of the remote lodges in the world.

Imagine yourself lounging on a patio, a chilled glass of Pacheca Branco Grande Reserve in your hand, overlooking the vineyards of a lush 18th-century estate and vineyard in the Douro Valley in Portugal.

No more marathon road trips or flights taken just to get a passport renewed in time. Now you can do so online through a new service with FedEx. And get it back within 24 hours.

I love some history with my dose of Southern hospitality, and these three inns deliver.

While you may think of camping sites, lodges and cabins for park accommodations, some offer lodging a bit more out-of-the box. We recently stayed in a 1970s barrel cabin in Unicoi State Park in North Georgia, so named because it’s shaped like a giant barrel.

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.

According to a study from the U.S. Travel Association’s Project: Time Off, “54% of employees ended 2016 with unused vacation time” averaging only 16.8 days off during the whole year. Now that the weather has turned warm, New Englanders should take advantage of living in the perfect location for taking a long weekend here and there. Below are some places you can drive to for a quick, fun and refreshing trip:

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.

Sometimes, the most relaxing vacations are the ones where you stay at home and take time off from the daily grind. But, if you have kids, finding ways to make a staycation exciting for them can pose a big challenge. If you are staying in Boston this April vacation, here are some ideas to keep things fun for the family:

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:

Airbnb introduced “experiences” as an extension of its rental-booking business. According to airbnbcitizen.com, “Experiences include things like immersive experiences for travelers, from a podcast-production lesson in Chicago, to honey making in Malibu and a bike tour through Los Angeles with a landscape architect. The options are never-ending.”

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.