If the Parises, Londons, and Romes of the world no longer give you the travel itch, this lesser-known medieval gem in the heart of Transylvania, tucked away in the southeastern corner of Europe, might just be the unexpected winter escape you need. With a sprawling Christmas market that’s yet to see the surging prices of …
Booking a winter escape to Mexico or the Caribbean used to be as simple as buying a plane ticket, grabbing your passport, and showing up at the airport. For years, almost every mandatory tourist fee was quietly baked right into the final price of your airline ticket. That is no longer the case for several …
There’s nothing quite like Europe in the winter. Honestly, it’s my favorite time to go. Strolling down snow-dusted cobblestone streets, warming your hands on a steaming mug of spiced Glühwein, and getting lost in the magical, centuries-old Christmas markets of Strasbourg, Vienna, and Munich. It is the quintessential winter fairytale. But before you zip up …
Most travelers booking a high-speed train out of London default to the exact same three cities: Paris, Amsterdam, or Brussels. While those classic capitals are great, they are also expensive, packed with tourists, and require plenty of patience when navigating crowded transit hubs. Starting next month, skipping the tourist traps for one of Europe’s coolest, …
Navigating the 17,000-acre footprint of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) feels like I’m getting my cardio in every time I fly out. It’s consistently ranked as one of the busiest aviation hubs on the planet, meaning that every single time you book a flight out of North Texas, you might be signing up for a …
Europe’s border-free Schengen Area could grow once again in 2027, and this would have a major impact on U.S. travelers exploring the continent. Hot on the heels of Croatia, which joined in 2023, Bulgaria and Romania, which joined in stages between 2024 and 2025, and Andorra, which is currently preparing to align its border rules …
Flying to Germany or Austria in December to walk through a traditional Christmas market is on almost every traveler’s bucket list. However, when you factor in $1,000 transatlantic flights, packed international airports, and freezing overnight layovers, a quick weekend trip to Europe is not always realistic. Fortunately, you do not have to cross the Atlantic …
It’s getting colder, and my itch for the Caribbean officially needs to be scratched! But the era of grabbing your passport and popping down to any Caribbean island without a care in the world is coming to an end. Across the Caribbean, traditional paper customs forms handed out by flight attendants are quickly being phased …
Winter is fast approaching in the Alps, and to me, that can only mean one thing. Well, a couple of things. Cozily curling up on a sofa by a panoramic window in a lakeside chalet, book in hand, as I watch a flurry of snowflakes falling over the lake outside, or gliding down winding ski …
Planning a winter beach escape usually comes down to the exact same debate in every American household. Do you head south of the border to Mexico, or do you island hop in the Caribbean? With flight prices climbing and resort rates at an all time high, nobody wants to spend thousands of dollars only to …
Every fall, while the rest of the travel industry is busy pumping out sugar-coated “Where To Go” lists, the travel experts at Fodor’s drop the reality check we all need: The No List. It’s one of the most important pieces of travel journalism published all year. The No List isn’t a permanent ban or a …
If you’ve been considering hopping across the pond to the Nordics this winter for husky safaris, Northern Lights dancing in a pitch-black night sky, and cozy chalet retreats reading a good Scandi thriller by the fireplace, we’ve got just the place for you. Rovaniemi in Finland is the capital of Finnish Lapland, and it leaves …