Cooking, Climbing and Exploring on My Custom Tour of Sicily Veronica thanks Perillo Custom Vacations for hosting this trip so she could write this detailed review of her experience. “More, more,” boomed Chef Antonio Castronovo, as I gingerly added olive… Veronica Stoddart , March 18, 2026
Traveling to Europe in 2026? What You Need to Know About ETIAS and EES I recently received a reader question about the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and potential travel disruptions in Europe. If you are planning a trip to the… Johnny Jet , March 15, 2026
Should You Book Flights Now? Rising Oil Prices Could Push Airfares Higher A reader just asked me a question that I suspect a lot of travelers are wondering right now: “I am going back to Burlington, VT on May 15th for my… Johnny Jet , March 10, 2026
U.S. News Reveals 2026 Best Hotels Rankings — Four Seasons Dominates Again Luxury travelers looking for inspiration have plenty of options to consider. The 2026 Best Hotels rankings from U.S. News & World Report, now in their 16th year, evaluated more than… Johnny Jet , February 17, 2026
Free Condoms at the Winter Olympics Ran Out in Just Three Days — the Real Sport Might Be Happening After Hours Ever since the Olympics began last week, I’ve been pretty much glued to the television. There’s something about watching the best athletes from all around the world compete for the… Johnny Jet , February 16, 2026
Apple Just Released AirTag 2.0 and It’s Even Better for Travelers This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Johnny Jet , January 31, 2026
Inside Argos in Cappadocia, a Fairy Tale Spot to Watch the Hot Air Balloons Ascend Like a dandelion puff, we floated above the Turkish fairytale landscape, famed for its otherworldly setting of fairy chimney rock formations, cave dwellings and ancient underground cities. As the fire… Melissa Curtin , January 30, 2026
Heathrow’s New Security Scanners Are Changing The Way You Travel One of my standard travel tips for anyone flying through London Heathrow (LHR) has always been simple: be prepared for strict, slow and often frustrating security. For years, Heathrow was… Johnny Jet , January 29, 2026
How to Book a Stopover and Turn One Trip Into Two (Sometimes With a Free Hotel) A reader asked: “I was just reading about how people can book stopovers on long flights to stay in midpoint cities for hours or days. Sometimes the airlines even cover… Johnny Jet , January 28, 2026
Stay Where History Is Close Enough to Touch in Milan and Rome Italy’s grand hotels often serve as portals into the country’s multi-layered history — places where centuries-old architecture meets contemporary luxury and where location is not just convenient but the focus… Veronica Stoddart , January 5, 2026
Inside Viking Vesta: Standout Experiences on Viking’s Newest Ocean Ship Leaving the port town of Canakkale, Turkey, near the ancient settlement of Troy, the Viking Vesta slipped through the sunny strait just beyond the Aegean Sea, with the sunset swirling… Melissa Curtin , January 5, 2026
From Athens to Istanbul: Unforgettable Moments on the New Viking Vesta While living your best cruise life from the Mediterranean Sea to the Aegean, witness the origin of civilization on Viking’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta. From ancient Athens to… Melissa Curtin , January 5, 2026
Phone Hacks to Save Time and Money on Your Next International Trip There’s no doubt the most powerful travel tool on a trip is your phone. I wish we had these when I first started traveling since it would’ve taken a lot… Johnny Jet , December 12, 2025
Luxury Goods Theft Targeting Travelers Is Increasing—Here’s What to Know If you’re planning a luxury getaway, a new assessment highlights why extra caution is needed. According to UnitedHealthcare Global and Solace Global Risk, high-value items such as watches, jewelry and… Johnny Jet , December 5, 2025
Haggling 101: Tips for Getting Fair Prices in Markets Around the World One of the questions I get most often from readers after international trips is: “How do you bargain at local markets?” Obviously, in a department store or mall, prices are… Johnny Jet , December 4, 2025
