Travel Guides
Read guides, surveys, studies, and tips to maximize your vacation and travel journey. Learn how to use popular trusted traveler programs like Global Entry and TSA PreCheck as well as find out the best things to do at popular destinations around the world. Also includes packing tips as well as how to save money when traveling.
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.
Can You Bring Food and Drinks into Disney Parks in 2025?
Which Disney World Park Has the Most Rides?
Should I Stay at a Disney Resort? Perks (and Downsides) of Staying at a Disney Resort (2025)
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 2025 — What to Look for in Waterproof Boots
8 Best Leather Duffel Bags for Travel 2025 — What to Look for in a Leather Duffel Bag
10 Best Travel Neck Pillows 2025 — 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 to Apply for a Child or Minor’s Passport
How Long Is a Passport Valid for Minors and Children?
How Old Do You Have to Be To Fly Alone? Airline Unaccompanied Minor Policies and Fees in the US
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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.
Christmas Travel Survey 2024 – 45%+ to Travel (117 Million Americans); 32%+ to Spend $1,001+ on Travel; 46% Expect Airline Delays/Cancellations; Gift Giving Most Disliked Holiday Tradition
Presidential Election Travel Survey 2024 – 64%+ Say, Depending on Who Wins, They Will Avoid Traveling to Certain US Cities Due to Potential Riots/Protests; 55% Would Prefer to Sit Next to Kamala Harris on a Flight Compared to 45% for Donald Trump
Thanksgiving Travel Survey 2024 – 51% to Travel (Up 5.75% YoY); 33% to Spend $1,001+ on Travel; 46% Expect Airline Interruptions; Turkey Most Disliked Food
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TSA PreCheck – Cost, Renewal, Locations, Application, Benefits, Airports, & Airlines in 2025
Global Entry Program – Application, Cost, Benefits, Renewal, & Airports in 2025
Here are the 8 Best Amusement Parks in Florida in 2025
Fourth of July Travel Survey & Trends 2023 – 60%+ to Travel, Nearly 64% Say Inflation Affecting Plans, Nearly 55% to Road Trip, Nearly 50% to Watch Fireworks
Memorial Day Travel Survey & Trends 2023 — Nearly 64% to Travel, Nearly 66% Say Inflation Affecting Plans, More than 61% to Still Road Trip, More than 60% to BBQ
Passport Book vs. Passport Card Differences: Which Do I Need in 2025?
How To Take Your Own Passport Photo at Home- Size, Examples, & Other Requirements in 2025
Redress Number: What Is It and Do I Need to Apply for One in 2025?
49 Best Travel Tips to Save Time, Money, & Stress in 2025
Known Traveler Number (KTN) – What is it and Should You Get One in 2025?
TSA PreCheck Renewal Guide 2025 – How Long Does a Membership Last?
TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry vs. CLEAR – Which is Better in 2025?
Sustainable Travel Survey, Report, & Trends 2023 – 82% Say it is Important; 71% Would Pay More to Lower Carbon Footprint; 74% Plan to Make More Eco-Friendly Travel Decisions
Beach Vacation Packing List for 2025 – What to Pack for Your Next Family Trip This Summer
Summer Travel Survey & Trends 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
