Awesome apps, awesome trip! The one thing most people keep close on vacation—other than their favorite travel buddy—is their smartphone. And sure, you can use it to snap pics for your Instagram or keep in touch with everyone back home. But you can also use your phone to make travel a breeze, thanks to travel…

Deciding to take a holiday trip is an easy win: visiting family, using up remaining PTO, or simply celebrating the holidays out of town. Packing, on the other hand, can be a bit more complicated. Especially if you’re packing for a holiday trip to the West Coast! You’ll have to do more than just pack…

Because even Santa’s on a budget Fasten your sleigh belt, because the holidays are approaching fast! And no one knows that better than your dwindling bank account. From your secret cookie ingredients to gifts for the extended fam, the very idea of holiday savings might seem like a Christmas miracle. But wait! Before you reach…

Stress free holiday strategies Cooking. Traveling. Dealing with a houseful of relatives. Even if you absolutely love Thanksgiving, the holidays always bring a certain amount of stress. But we’ve got you! Our Thanksgiving survival tips will help you get through the holidays with your smile, sanity, and inner peace intact. Before you dig into your…

Checked baggage. Whether you love it, hate it, or are resigned to paying for it, one thing is undeniable: it’s an extra cost associated with travel that no one relishes. And if you’ve noticed that cost is steadily rising year over year, you’re not alone: thousands of travelers are seeing it, too. It’s not just…