Travel Tips + Etiquette

From what to pack to which apps to download, experts share their best travel tips to make your next trip go smoothly.

Beyond the Handshake: How People Greet Each Other Around the World
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How People Greet Each Other Around the World
cruise ship deck with the sea and sunset in the background
Cruise
Do You (Really) Need Cruise Travel Insurance?
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Tips for Visiting the Eiffel Tower Without the Crowds
The aurora borealis could be visible in the Lower 48 through September 30 through October 3.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Look Up: You Might Be Able to See the Northern Lights Tonight
Why Mobile Passport Is the Best-Kept Secret Among International Travelers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Why Mobile Passport Is the Best-Kept Secret Among International Travelers
nighttime image of the White House in Washington, D.C.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
U.S. to End Vaccine Requirement for Inbound International Travelers
An Essential Guide to Tipping in Italy
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Tip in Italy? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give
total solar eclipse above a mountain range
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Hoping to See the Total Solar Eclipse in 2024? You’d Better Plan Now.
Interior shot of a luxury suite on a train.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Royal Scotsman Belmond Train Unveils New Grand Suites—and They’re Every Bit as Lavish as You’d Expect
Tipping 101: When and How Much to Leave in Spain
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Essential Guide to Tipping in Spain
North window in Arches National Park
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Exploring U.S. National Parks Just Got Easier With This New Google Maps Feature
row of colorful older buildings in Havana, Cuba, with two vintage cars parked on the street in front
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Yes, Americans Can Travel to Cuba in 2023. Here’s How
Surprising Countries Where U.S. Citizens Need an Advance Visa
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Surprising Countries Where U.S. Citizens Need an Advance Visa
view from below an airplane flying through sky with clouds
Air Travel News
How to Track the Status of Your Flight in Real Time
Manchester Town Hall seen from across the street at dusk
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This English City Just Became the First in the U.K. to Implement a Tourist Tax
Person with a rolling suitcase at an airport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Is a Passport Card—and Can It Replace a Passport?
Global entry card and a passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Get Global Entry Faster, Thanks to This Hack
Everything You Need to Know About the TSA’s Liquid Limit
Air Travel News
Everything You Need to Know About the TSA’s Liquid Limit
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