Planning a trip to Universal Orlando Resort is exciting, but daunting, even for the savviest of travelers. This guide will streamline the process by answering a first-time visitor's most common questions about accommodations, ticket options, timing and more. Universal Orlando Resort is comprised of two theme parks -- Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.

Tucked into a remote inlet on the southwestern tip of the island is Port Renfrew, known as Canada's Big Tree Capital. The sleepy town occupies the ancestral lands of the Pacheedaht First Nation, whose name translates to “children of the sea-foam.”

California's Pacific Coast Highway gets the bulk of road trippers’ attention, but the 363-mile journey south down Oregon's U.S. 101 rivals the Golden State's beauty. This five-night trip starts in Astoria, which is about a two-hour drive northwest from Portland (home to Portland International Airport, for those flying in for the journey).

Don't be surprised if your first glimpse of Zion National Park (ZNP), with its vast red rock canyons and towering sandstone temples, feels a bit like a spiritual awakening. You wouldn't be the first person moved by its majesty. The Southern Paiute called it Mukuntuweap, meaning “straight-up land.”.

If you’ve canceled summer travel plans this year (and we bet you have), your child’s reaction likely included a pout, a couple of eyerolls, or maybe even a few stomps. That’s understandable. Fortunately, there’s an old-fashioned way for kids to keep their travel dreams alive—writing postcards. “Dreaming, planning, being curious, and imagining themselves in the future helps kids feel energized and excited when they’re struggling,” say Sarah Sumners, associate director of the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development.

A global effort to eradicate novel coronavirus has put our country’s culture of handshakes and high-fives on indefinite hiatus — but here's some inspiration for your next (socially distanced) greeting.

For winter adventurers looking for an experience that counters the pre-fab alpine ambiance at Mont-Tremblant, the smaller, less-trodden mountains of the Laurentian region — home to the largest concentration of ski areas in Eastern Canada — are the answer. The Laurentians have an intriguing ski history, one that began in the early 20th century when a smattering of ski clubs popped up throughout the region.

These South Florida surfers have a mission to wipe out ocean plastic.

A perfume that will keep your mind coming back to Florence

This Angeleno holds the key to helping the homeless.

San Juan hums with vibrant energy fueled by beautiful beaches, colorful neighborhoods, and a fiercely creative spirit that bolsters everything from arts and culture to the culinary scene.

Ancient traditions help Maya women forge a path to empowerment on Lake Atitlán.

This upstate New York cider maker turns jilted fruit into liquid gold.

Nature defines the day on Dominica - especially for adventure travelers.

Maui, with its abundant nature, vibrant culture, and rich history full of sugarcane and cowboys, has earned top marks from Travel + Leisure readers eight years in a row.

Walking across the steamy tarmac, I look up at the big red letters emblazoned across the front of the tiny airport terminal. “Welcome to the Conch Republic,” they announce, and I have a moment of panic thinking that I forgot my passport. That's when I remember that I'm still in the United States.