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5 great places to visit for fall leaf-peeping, festivals, and more

EF Go Ahead Tours reports on five stunning fall travel destinations, including New England for foliage, Japan for autumn colors, and Greece for warm weather.

Wanna travel?

7 great places to travel solo in 2027

EF Go Ahead Tours reports that top solo travel destinations include Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Scotland, Thailand, and Japan.

5 travel-planning tips for Gen Z to make the most of a vacation budget

EF Ultimate Break reports on five travel-planning tips for Gen Z to effectively budget for trips, emphasizing the importance of comparing inclusions, payment options, and seeking deals.

Top 10 trending travel destinations for 2027

Expedia reports that travelers are leaning towards off-the-beaten-path destinations for 2027, with interest surging in places like South Lake Tahoe, Hyogo, and Punta del Este.

Airfares rose in all 50 of the biggest U.S. metros, by as much as 25%

Engine reports that airfares in the U.S. rose nearly 16% from April to June 2026, with Detroit seeing the largest increase at 25%.

College towns and lakeside destinations are trending for 2027

Vrbo reports that travelers are shifting towards college towns and lakeside destinations, with notable interest in places like Bentonville and Winnipeg.

New lodging per diem rates for work travel are out. These cities stretch them furthest

Engine reports new federal per diem rates for lodging took effect on Oct. 1, 2026, with Aurora, CO seeing 96% of hotel rates under the cap.

Pack Your Bags

What to pack for 4 bucket-list adventure destinations, from desert canyons to Patagonian peaks

EF Adventures reports on essential gear for hiking in four stunning destinations such as the American Southwest, Norway, Italy's Dolomites, and Patagonia, emphasizing the need to adapt packing lists to local conditions.

5 tips for traveling when you have a chronic disease

(BPT) - Finding out you have a chronic illness is challenging, but it can be particularly traumatic when it happens far away from home. That's exactly what happened to Gretchen when she was 23 years …

Love classical music? Explore these top 5 Italian towns

(BPT) - If you love classical music and opera, Italy is more than a great place to hear it — because along with Germany, Italy is where Western music was born. When you hear "do-re-mi" or read …

The Best Places to go

Holiday airfare surges in 2026: How to find the best deals before it's too late

The Points Guy reports that holiday airfare in 2026 is up an average of 23% due to rising oil prices, with Thanksgiving flights increasing by 31%.

6 ways to plan fall and holiday travel after the hottest summer on record

Vogo reports that over 70% of U.S. travelers plan to adjust their fall and holiday trips to avoid extreme heat, focusing on cooler destinations and budgeting for comfort.

2027’s biggest hotel trend is the Gothic getaway, according to Hotels.com data

Hotels.com reports that the Gothic getaway will be a key hotel trend in 2027, with 65% of travelers seeking moody, atmospheric stays, including castle accommodations.

Tips for booking the best holiday travel deals, according to KAYAK data

KAYAK reports tips for booking holiday flights, highlighting savings from one-way tickets, best booking times, and lower airfares for long-haul trips.

How to find the best Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday travel deals for 2026

Expedia and Hotels.com report that Black Friday travel deals often start before Nov. 27.

How to create a budget-friendly travel itinerary for a family vacation

AAA Central Penn reports that budget-friendly family vacations are achievable with smart planning.

Bad travel advice from AI: From bogus bars to visa fails

Bodog reports on AI travel planner fails, cautioning against relying solely on chatbots for planning trips after examples of erroneous advice and dangerous recommendations.

Green Tourism

Hurricane Harvey dropped several feet of rain on Texas, stranding trucks, people and their pets.

How much rain can a hurricane make, and does the storm size matter?

Storms big and small can produce a lot of rain. What matters most is how fast they’re moving, as an atmospheric scientist and educator explains.

NJ data center emitted staggering amounts of air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened

Floodlight reports that a New Jersey data center emitted significant air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened, leading to a $1 million fine.

What the history of blue baby syndrome tells us about today’s fight for clean water

Sentient reports that blue baby syndrome, linked to nitrate pollution from agriculture, shaped water safety regulations.

Not every home needs the same backup power. Here's how to determine the best home battery backup for you.

(BPT) - Are you thinking about adding a home backup system to your house in the form of a solar generator or portable power station? If not, it's a good idea to consider sooner rather than …

What you need to know about the outage forecast before you buy power backup

(BPT) - Excited about Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days? How about finding deals that really matter, like backup power solutions for your home? More than 4 in 10 households have no generator, battery, …