vacations
The Best Airbnb Alternatives, From Italian Villas to Fancy RVs
There are just as many treehouses, mid-century homes, and birthday-worthy pads on certified Airbnb alternatives including Vrbo, Plum Guide, and more.
The Best Airbnbs Near National Parks, From Yellowstone to Joshua Tree
Craving some time away from the bad screen? These nature-soaked rental homes with stargazing hot tubs and crackling fireplaces will heal your brain.
How to Go on a Romantic Getaway Without Hating Each Other
Yes, it's possible to nail the romantic holiday – if you play your cards right.
19 Unforgettable Ways to Make Up for Lost Time With Friends This Summer
Do a little matchmaking. Spring for corny souvenirs. Have a massive birthday party for everyone who missed theirs.
Newly Vaxxed Travelers Are Overrunning Seasonal Destinations
Low season is the new high season, as a wave of former stay-homers are crashing down on beaches, camp sites, hotels, and restaurants.
Airbnb Owners are Now Flipping Their Successful Properties for a Premium
Listings bragging about built-in, ‘passive’ Airbnb income, sometimes as high as $6,000 per month, are on the rise.
Inside the Lavish, Secret Vacations Celebrities Are Taking During COVID-19
Luxury travel agents told us just how opulent—and expensive—their ultra high-profile clients' trips have been during the pandemic.
'I Only Lived Because I Was Wasted’: People Share Their Worst Spring Breaks
Stories of misadventures in Cancun, Rome, and other cities terrorized by American co-eds.
How Virtual Reality Could Offer Vacations Without Leaving The House
Virtual Reality can take us to places we’ve never been, but it can also give us a preview of our dream vacation without ever booking a ticket.
These New Startups Are Aiming to Fix the Sharing Economy’s Discrimination Problem
Companies like Innclusive are hoping to create a community where users can "travel with respect, dignity, and love, regardless of race, sexual orientation, [or] gender identity."
This Woman Has Been on Vacation for Three Years
We asked Dutch woman Maartje Smit how she managed to win at life.