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A tiny RV with peeling paint. Next Avenue, bad accommodation, vacation rental nightmare

Misled About a Vacation?

Here are some tips on how to get money refunded if a resort or other hospitality company fails to deliver what it promised
May 15, 2024
A quilt painted on the side of a barn. Next Avenue, barn quilts, vermont

Following a Trail of Painted Quilts

Driving across America, you'll find buildings adorned with giant, colorful quilt blocks
April 23, 2024
An older couple who traveled abroad going on a bicycle ride through a city. Next Avenue, international travel

Foreign Travel Costs Are Poised to Soar

All signs suggest that adventures abroad will be pricier as airlines, hotels and cruise lines bounce back from the COVID pandemic
April 19, 2024
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A woman smiling and standing in front of her RV. Next Avenue, RV

Mom Bought an RV?!

I freaked upon learning that, at 82, she bought an expensive motorhome on a whim, but it became a precious purchase for both of us
April 9, 2024
A giant panda sitting down eating bamboo. Next Avenue, wildlife conservation, travel

Love Animals? Consider a Vacation with Them

Paying to participate in a 'conservacation' project is a do-good alternative to a week at the lake or the beach
April 4, 2024
A person posing with a chunk of glacier ice. Next Avenue, reverse snowbird

Reverse Snowbirding

“Sunbirds” flock to cooler climes when home gets too hot in the summer
March 28, 2024
Various paper maps at a tourism center. Next Avenue

Paper Maps: My Lost Love

My discovery of an Alabama paper map at a rest stop instantly provoked happy memories of wandering, exploring and getting wonderfully lost
March 11, 2024
A woman flying in the air during a skydive. Next Avenue, tough broad

One ‘Tough Broad’ Urges Older Women to Embrace Outdoor Adventures

Caroline Paul’s new book, 'Tough Broad,' cites the value of stepping out of your comfort zone
March 5, 2024
A large waterfall. Next Avenue, travel to Iceland

Iceland for Introverts

Traveling alone gives a puffin-peeper unfettered freedom to explore off-the-ring-road corners of the strangely beautiful island nation
February 29, 2024
A cat sitting on a side table inside a hotel. Next Avenue, cat friendly hotels

These Hotels Are the Cat's Meow

Purrfect ideas for traveling with your feline friend
February 29, 2024
A group of people standing outside celebrating the solar eclipse. Next Avenue

From Texas to the Northeast, Celebrating the 2024 Eclipse

While some live in the path of totality, other science and sky lovers across the country will travel to see this lunar event
February 20, 2024
Two people playing fusball outside on a farm. Next Avenue, farm holiday

Farm Stay Getaways Are Relaxing, Eco-Friendly and Fun

For those looking to connect with nature and the countryside while unwinding and eating fresh local produce, a farm stay may be a perfect, if not underrated, option
February 20, 2024
Friends saying cheers while out to eat. Next Avenue

Married But Traveling Solo: More Common Than You Might Think

"It would be an atrocity to not travel because your spouse doesn't like it," a solo traveler told us
February 19, 2024
A pile of vintage handwritten postcards. Next Avenue

How My Mother's Postcards Forged Connections Across Generations

Each postcard brought me onboard my widowed mother's 100-day cruise and I cherished her joy of exploration
February 8, 2024
Three quilts on a tree branch. Next Avenue, quilting

Quilt Shop Hopping

Make new friends and buy more fabric at these quilt 'shop hop' stops across the country
January 23, 2024
A photo collage of people wearing fashionable outfits. Next Avenue, fashion, photography

A Passion for Fashion

A professional photographer has documented news events and political campaigns, but she has a secret enthusiasm for the runways of the street
January 12, 2024
A vintage station wagon packed with road-trip supplies. Next Avenue

The Sharing Economy Goes on Vacation

Service providers make it easy to rent what you don’t want to schlep, from playpens to wheelchairs
January 3, 2024
A cityscape of Porto, Portugal. Next Avenue

Utopia Upended

What happens when your sunny life as an expatriate retiree abroad turns into a hazy shade of winter?
December 26, 2023
A group of people being read to at a local library. Next Avenue

Book It

Why a local library should be top on the must-do list of every traveler — and not just bibliophiles
December 25, 2023
A man smiling at the top of a mountain. Next Avenue

Getting High in a Different Way

The story of a quest to hike the high points of all 50 states. Some true high points — the joy of cross-country travel, being outdoors and conquering challenges.
December 18, 2023
Silhouettes of people in line to get on an airplane. Next Avenue

Air Travel Will Lift You Up

Experts tell us that travel is good for the soul, although hectic airports aren't. The key is to plan ahead.
December 13, 2023
A group of people on a bus during a group travel trip. Next Avenue

Traveling Solo on a Group Trip Can Change Your Life

You may go by yourself, but you won't be alone — and the experience could easily be one you treasure for a lifetime
December 4, 2023
Holiday lights and decorations in Charleston. Next Avenue

5 Idyllic Towns for a Winter Vacation

Some places are simply unforgettable in winter, offering distinctive experiences and traditions. Here are 5 of our favorites, both snowy and non-snowy.
December 1, 2023
A person smiling in front of various ceramic vases. Next Avenue, france

In Good Health and Traveling Again

Following my treatment for leukemia, I learned adapting to your changing health is critical to a successful journey
November 27, 2023
A person standing inside a covered voting booth in a community center. New Hampshire, primary, Next Avenue

Primary Colors in New Hampshire

Peak leaf-peeping has passed but you can still spend time in the Granite State watching democracy in action on a very personal scale
November 24, 2023
Next Avenue, A Christmas Story House Tour

Through Ralphie's Eyes: 'A Christmas Story' House Tour

Fans of the holiday film flock to this Cleveland house for an A+++ experience
November 20, 2023
Exterior of a circular building with a ramp up to a green roof. Next Avenue, national veterans memorial and museum

Honoring the Average G.I.

A new museum and memorial in Columbus, Ohio, recognizes and respects all of the men and women who have served the country
November 9, 2023
Police wearing military-style uniforms and riot gear standing in front of a building. Next Avevnue

When a Popular Retirement Destination Goes South

Gang violence and drug cartels in parts of Ecuador offer a cautionary tale for prospective U.S. expats
November 6, 2023
Customers approaching stands in an open air market. Next Avenue

Visiting Montreal for the Italian, Chinese, Portuguese — and but of Course — French Culture

There are many things that will call me back to Montreal — the bakeries, the historic buildings, the bike routes, the subway stops announced only in French
November 3, 2023
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