Planning a national park summer vacation? We’ve rounded up some of the best national parks to visit in summer. From the forests of California to the canyons of Utah and the rivers of West Virginia, these uncrowded national parks have the perfect weather for outdoorsy activities like boating and hiking.

These bucket-list summer road trips in the United States stretch from the deserts of California and the mountains of Colorado to the beaches of the Florida Keys. Whether you’re looking to escape city life for national parks and the great outdoors, or just want to cruise down some of the most famous scenic routes in the country, these U.S. road trip vacations will not disappoint.

Home to North America’s tallest mountain and more than 6 million acres of wilderness, Denali National Park and Preserve serves up a full slate of outdoorsy pursuits and breathtaking vistas in Alaska. Use this guide to help plan out things to do in Denali, including adventurous hiking trails, nature walks, wildlife watching, and tours of epic Denali Park Road.

This Alaska itinerary for 10 days includes options for road trips, cruises and national parks in the Last Frontier. See the tallest mountain in North America, sweeping glaciers, and winding fjords on the perfect 10 days in Alaska itinerary for your first time in the state. Plus, pick up tips for what to pack, where to stay, and when to visit.

These romantic staycation ideas for couples aren’t your ordinary date night — they inspire you to up the romance, adventure and creativity for a special weekend together. Most of these staycations for couples don’t even require leaving the house but some work as mini getaways, too.

Soaring mountains, vast canyons, gushing waterfalls and geysers — it’s no wonder these are the 10 most popular national parks in the United States. Use this list to pick where to go and where to avoid if you don’t want to deal with crowds. Stretching from the coast of Maine to the canyons of the West, these are some of the country’s greatest treasures.

For many people, summer is the most convenient time to travel, but this means that vacation destinations see inflated crowds during the season. How do you avoid hoards of tourists during a summer holiday? Look no further than these quiet summer destinations recommended by travel bloggers around the world.

At the start of 2020, I made a statement that I have now come to regret, “I need to take a couple of months off traveling.” Wishes really do come true! Enjoy this recap of all the places I “traveled” in 2020.

This step-by-step travel planning guide and checklist will help you start booking your own trips without the help of a travel agent. It follows the exact steps I’ve taken to plan my vacations in 20 different countries, as well as tips to save money and stress less.

Trade in the concrete jungle this summer for nature-filled escapes. These outdoorsy summer destinations feature waterfalls, lakes, mountains and forests. Plus, they’re just a short drive away from the most populated cities in the United States. Think of them as a step up from a staycation with much better views and plenty of space to avoid the crowds!

So you’re stuck at home instead of off traveling. That doesn’t mean that a fun vacation is totally off the table. These travel-themed staycation ideas cost little to nothing, can fit into a day or weekend, and don’t even require you to leave the house. Make it a spa day for two or a big outdoor adventure for the whole family.

Did you know that Canada is home to the smallest desert in the world? All the important details about the weird little wonder are in this guide — from how to get there to what other breathtaking natural scenes await nearby.

You don’t need a travel agent or huge budget to see the world. These websites and apps will alert you to airline sales, give you insights on the cheapest flight dates and destinations, and help you sort through accommodations for your holiday. Check out these 8 travel tools I use to plan my trips.

It costs good money to pay for plane tickets and bucket list experiences like glacier boat rides in Iceland and helicopter tours in Kauai. So how do we travel to places like Switzerland, Italy and Hawaii without going totally broke? We prioritize travel in our budget! Get some ideas on where to cut back from these 21 things I don’t spend money on to afford my travel habits instead.

Outdoor kitchens full of fresh flavors, stunning garden displays with shrubs in the shape of princesses, and entertainment for every age makes the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival one of the best times to visit this Disney World theme park.

What obstacles keep you from traveling more? Chances are, the answer is time or money. With work, family obligations, bills and more, it just never seems to be the right time to book that plane ticket. These 10 tips will help you brainstorm ways to find more time and money and travel more.

If you want to escape the heavy tourist spots in Iceland, look no further than this scenic inland day trip to the Thjorsardalur Valley, where just a few miles from the popular Golden Circle you’ll find an untouched landscape of waterfalls, rivers and plains

I’ve spent the holiday season in three countries and all over the United States, so Christmas has meant coats, flip-flops, and everything in between. But despite many changes in scenery and climate over the years, a few traditions prevail.

From colorful rows of evergreen trees to dazzling icicle forests, the holiday vibes are strong in Huntsville, AL. This is a Southern destination that doesn’t often get painted in wintry white, so fostering a festive atmosphere is especially important.

This year, I saw the Northern Lights in Iceland, dancing across the dark night sky in fluorescent shades of green. I experienced a different kind of light show standing in the middle of Times Square in New York, on a long-time-coming trip to a city I once I thought I'd live in, but still hadn't visited years later.