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Trip Prep

The prep done before a trip can make a world of difference in how much you enjoy it once you're there. We cover the work that matters, from documents and bookings to the steps most travelers skip, so departure day feels like the start of something great.

Latest Stories

Two travel passports sitting on top of a world map.
8 Planning Details That Trip Up First-Time International Travelers
Written byZoe Baillargeon
A dog lays on top of a suitcase in a hotel room.
6 Hotel Chains That Treat Your Dog Like an Actual Guest
Written byJenny Peters
A person is seen booking a hotel room on a laptop while holding a mobile next to a credit card.
When You Absolutely Need to Book Ahead (And When You're Overthinking It)
Written byJenny Peters
A woman sits at a plane window watching the sunrise.
5 Things You Can Do in Advance That Make Early Morning Flights Not Terrible
Written byChloé Pantazi-Wolber
Couple relaxing on a bed with a suitcase near their feet.
Science Says One Week of Vacation Can Beat Burnout (But Only If You Do It Right)
Written byChaunie Marie Brusie
A female tour guide wearing a name tag speaks into a microphone while addressing a group.
4 Times a Tour Guide Is Actually Worth It, According to a 40-Country Traveler
Written byWendy Rose Gould
A view of the mountains and skyline of Cape Town, South Africa, with pretty flowers in the foreground.
6 Places Worth Every Last Day of Your PTO
Written bySophie Mendel
A cruise ship as seen through two palm trees and above a green hedge.
The Best Way to See the Caribbean Is Not on Land
Written byKristy Tolley
A woman on a sleeper train looking out the window.
Why I'll Never Book a Red-Eye Flight When I Can Take a Night Train
Written byJamie Davis Smith
Car pulled to the side of a mountain road with a storage pod on top.
It's Time to Admit That Road Trips Beat Flying
Written byChaunie Marie Brusie
A family holding hands and running toward the beach at sunset.
6 Ways to Stretch a Long Weekend Without Burning Vacation Days
Written byWendy Rose Gould
Black dachshund dog sits in blue pet carrier in an airport.
5 Lessons I Learned Flying Cross-Country With Two Pets
Written byWendy Rose Gould
A close-up of the colorful painted face of a rooster sculpture that says Little Havana.
The Case for Spending Exactly 5 Days in Miami
Written byAngela Caraway-Carlton
A beautifully designed bedroom with a well-made bed and large windows overlooking a tropical landscape.
Hotel or Vacation Rental? Answer These 7 Questions Before You Book
Written byEmily Hochberg
Suitcases sitting on a baggage carousel belt.
Baggage Fees Are Optional. Here Are 8 Ways to Prove It.
Written byEmily Hochberg
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