It’s finally summer, and that means everybody is dreaming of a beach vacation. But before you head to the coast, you need to decide what to pack. I’ve rounded up all the things to pack for a beach ...

It’s not an overstatement to say that the beach is my absolute favorite place — after spending my childhood summers in the Bahamas and my adult life chasing beach destinations for every birthday, ...

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Taking a summer vacation is relaxing—but packing for one is anything but. For about a week before I even step on the plane for a big getaway, I am tormented by thoughts of organizing my suitcase. What ...

I grew up on the Outer Banks (yes, like the TV show), and when the beach is a 10-minute walk from your front door, you end up spending a lot of time there: for family outings, work events, ...

With so many "top 10" lists and travel influencers hyping up their favorite spots, it can feel like every country is being called the perfect destination, making it easy to forget that the perfect ...

You know how people say, “Family vacations bring everyone closer”? Well, I wish that were true. When my daughter-in-law (DIL) ...

When you take time to meticulously plan your next beach vacation, the last thing you want is for some unexpected hardship to go wrong and completely derail your trip. These days, with climate change ...

Dear Annie: Every summer, I plan a trip. I picture my family on a peaceful beach, laughing together, toes in the sand, drinks in hand. But the reality? Total chaos. I’m the one who books the flights, ...

Short cruises can pack a full vacation’s worth of fun into a midweek getaway or long weekend, and cruise lines are upping their game.

Friends and couples are using TikTok to showcase the planners (and non-planners) in their travel groups. One woman booked the flights and hotel for a trip to the Dominican Republic while her partner ...

DEAR ERIC: I am planning a getaway with my best friend from grade school. We live in different parts of the United States but keep in touch and see each other when we can. We want to celebrate each of ...