Travel Guides
Destinations
Read our recommendations for the best destinations to travel to in the United States and around the world. Also includes things to do and planning advice so you can save the most money possible when planning your dream vacation.
8 Best Beaches in South Carolina – Maps of the Top Family Locations Near Charleston, Savannah, Myrtle Beach & More (March 2023)
10 Best Beaches in Florida – Maps of the Top Family Locations Near Orlando, Key West, the Gulf Coast & More (March 2023)
20 Best Things to Do in New Orleans (March 2023)
Best Travel Products
Find the best travel products for your next vacation. Expert recommendations from The Vacationer on key items like neck pillows, luggage, clothing, document holders, & more.
12 Best Waterproof Boots for Men and Women 2023 — What to Look for in Waterproof Boots
8 Best Leather Duffel Bags for Travel 2023 — What to Look for in a Leather Duffel Bag
10 Best Travel Neck Pillows 2023 — Travel Pillows for the Airplane, Car, Train, Bus, and More
Family Travel
Everything related to family travel, including documents children need to fly, ways to save money on a vacation with kids, flying with a lap child, & more.
How Old Do You Have to Be To Fly Alone? Airline Unaccompanied Minor Policies and Fees in the US
Flying with a Lap Child Guide — How to Manage Flying with an Infant on Your Lap
What ID and Documents Does My Child Need To Fly? (March 2023)
Travel Surveys
Read various expert travel surveys conducted by The Vacationer's Eric Jones, who is a Mathematics and Statistics Professor at Rowan College South Jersey. Topics include holiday travel, flying, road trips, popular destinations, things to do, & more.
Summer Travel Survey 2023 — Nearly 85% to Travel, 42% to Travel More than Last Summer, More than 54% to Fly on a Plane, 100 Million to Road Trip Over 250 Miles
Christmas Travel Survey 2022 – Nearly 43% to Travel; 41% Say Inflation is Affecting Travel Plans; 33% to Spend $501+ on Travel; Gift Exchange Most Hated Tradition
Thanksgiving Travel Survey 2022 — 43%+ to Travel; 66%+ Say Inflation is Affecting Plans; 29% to Spend $501+ on Travel; Cranberry Sauce Most Hated Food
Travel Tips
Read through an assortment of travel tips on topics such as making a packing list, coming up with a vacation budget, & more.
The Ultimate Travel Packing List – What to Pack For a Vacation in 2023 (Printable Checklist)
Beach Vacation Packing List for 2023 – What to Pack for Your Next Family Trip
How to Make a Travel Budget – Budgeting for Your Next Family Vacation (2023)
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How to Get a Global Entry Interview Appointment Faster – Zoom Calls & In-Person Advice for New Applicants & Renewals (March 2023)
Mobile Passport Control App 2023 – Tutorial, Airports, & Tips
Global Entry Program 2023 – Application, Cost, Renewal, & Airports
TSA PreCheck 2023 – Cost, Renewal, Locations, Application, Airports, & Airlines
Labor Day Travel Survey 2022 — 53%+ (137 Million to Travel), 50%+ Say Gas Prices to Affect Plans, Nearly 53% to Still Road Trip
Kayak – Guide to Booking Cheap Travel (Flights, Hotels, & Rental Cars) in 2023
Best Amazon Prime Day Travel Deals 2023 – Luggage, Headphones, Electronics, Vacations, & Other Essentials for Travelers and Vacation Home Owners
Solo Trip Survey, Tips, & Things to Do – Nearly 50% Have or Will Take One in 2022 (34% Are in a Relationship)
Fourth of July Travel Survey 2022 — 55%+ (143 Million to Travel), 50%+ Say Gas Prices to Affect Plans, 52%+ to Still Road Trip, 41% Say BBQ Most Likely Activity
20 Best Ticket Websites for Booking Tours, Activities, Excursions, and Attractions (March 2023)
Memorial Day Travel Survey 2022 — 60% of Americans to Travel (118% Increase YoY), Nearly 54% Think High Gas Prices Will Affect Their Plans, Despite This 57% to Road Trip, 58% to BBQ
