Travel

Imagine yourself lounging on a patio, a chilled glass of Pacheca Branco Grande Reserve in your hand, overlooking the vineyards of a lush 18th-century estate and vineyard in the Douro Valley in Portugal.

Traveling can be pricey, but the getaway is worth it, no matter your budget. Some travel tips to cut costs:

Jet lag, the fatigue-inducing disruption of the body’s internal clock, can make or break a trip. Make the most of your next adventure by preventing jet lag’s effects on both your body and mind.

More than 50 pianos will become a public art show called Sing for Hope on display June 3-23 throughout New York City.

While you’re planning summer mini-vacations, consider visiting Sarasota. The sleepy downtown is now booming with things to do, but the arts scene remains a draw.

I’d always wanted to see Lake Okeechobee, but I hadn’t made the time to visit despite living only a few hours away for nearly 20 years.

Alaska is known for rugged mountains, towering glaciers, wildlife, knockout views and its eight national parks. Here are some of our favorites:

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I agreed to go on a weekend yoga retreat with my sister in central Colorado. Turns out, it was the perfect opportunity to unwind.

Traveling to another country is exciting, but there are a lot of factors to consider before booking an international flight.

Recently, The Travel 100 asked a crucial question of frequent fliers: Is it rude to recline your seat all the way on an airline? The options:

I’m sitting in Lonesome Valley Brewing in Prescott Valley, Arizona, with Founder Brian Cole, watching as he tests the gravity for a batch of beer. Beside him is a container of cinnamon soaking in rum and another full of locally sourced orange peel in vodka, which will be added to create signature Lonesome Valley seasonal brew selections.

We zipped along on our green scooters, passing the impossibly white sand dunes of the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Santa Rosa Sound on the other, enjoying the unspoiled beauty of Gulf Islands National Seashore in Navarre Beach.

Get a recipe for a prosecco mojito, tips on handling flight delays and a luggage tag that charges your phone. Find the best way to see Machu Picchu, go consignment shopping in Palm Beach and tour Ireland.

Traveling abroad is getting easier from the Tampa Bay area. Airlines have added a number of direct flights to international destinations from Tampa International Airport, including:

St. Augustine is the oldest city in the U.S. and a reasonable weekend road trip from the Tampa Bay area.

What’s there to do in the Los Angeles area when you’ve seen the Hollywood sign, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive and Santa Monica Pier? Turns out there’s plenty.

I recently visited my former college roommate in Washington, D.C., with no big weekend plans. Luckily, she planned a sightseeing adventure for us that’s well worth repeating:

A destination wedding combines a vacation feel and an intimate, smaller wedding into one package. Although it can be a big undertaking, here are ways to make the planning less stressful:

Before vacay this summer, equip your phone with these three great apps:

Here in Florida, we live where other travelers vacation – so why not check out your city through the eyes of a tourist? Staycations are the latest travel trend, and they save money while reducing travel stress.

We clung to the railing, our adrenaline levels rising as we approached the roaring falls during the 20-minute Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour, the powerful mists only partially held off by our ponchos. After visiting the attractions in Canadian Niagara Falls, we headed to Niagara-on the-Lake, a charming 19th-century village on the shores of Lake Ontario.

The Florida Keys are known for many things – gorgeous water, laid-back atmosphere, Jimmy Buffett. But for this sweet tooth, it means Key lime pie. Daily sampling should be a goal when you visit this string of islands.

If a daily high temperature of 45 degrees isn’t a disqualifier, traveling to Germany during off-peak times in the winter can have serious benefits. Over Christmas vacation, our family of three enjoyed a two-week vacation there for under $3,000.

The 2018 Valspar Championship is expected to feature star golfers such as Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, and with tickets starting at $39 a day, attending doesn’t have to break the bank.

One of my favorite laid-back vacation destinations is the southwest Florida island of Sanibel, where development is limited and nature reigns.

From a small courtroom in Sumner, Mississippi, where the Emmett Till murder trial was held, to the United States Supreme Court building, the location of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education, the new U.S. Civil Rights Trail covers more than 100 landmarks that played a role in the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s.

The Greek Islands are a popular tropical vacation destination. Santorini and Mykonos are two of the most visited islands, but if you don’t venture out further, you’ll be missing out.

If you’re like me and your New Year’s resolution is to travel more, consider a trek over the pond.