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.
![Epcot Spaceship Earth and Monorail](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/epcot-spaceship-earth-and-monorail-380x295.jpg)
Can You Bring Food and Drinks into Disney Parks in 2024?
![Most Rides in Disney World](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/most-rides-in-disney-world-380x295.jpg)
Which Disney World Park Has the Most Rides?
![Should I Stay at a Disney Resort?](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/should-i-stay-at-a-disney-resort-380x295.jpg)
Should I Stay at a Disney Resort? Perks (and Downsides) of Staying at a Disney Resort (2024)
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.
![Waterproof Boots](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/waterproof-boots-380x295.jpg)
12 Best Waterproof Boots for Men and Women 2024 — What to Look for in Waterproof Boots
![KPL 21 Inch Vintage Leather Duffel](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/kpl-21-inch-vintage-leather-duffel-1160-380x295.jpg)
8 Best Leather Duffel Bags for Travel 2024 — What to Look for in a Leather Duffel Bag
![Bcozzy Chin Supporting Pillow](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bcozzy-chin-supporting-pillow-380x295.jpeg)
10 Best Travel Neck Pillows 2024 — 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](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-apply-for-a-child-or-minors-passport-380x295.jpg)
How to Apply for a Child or Minor’s Passport
![How Long Is a Passport Valid for Children?](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/how-long-is-a-passport-valid-for-children-380x295.jpg)
How Long Is a Passport Valid for Minors and Children?
![How Old Do You Have to Be To Fly Alone?](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-fly-on-a-plane-alone-380x295.jpg)
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.
![2024 Summer Travel Survey](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-summer-travel-survey-380x295.jpg)
Summer Travel Survey 2024 – 82% to Travel (Down 3% YoY), 75%+ to Road Trip, 52% to Fly on a Plane, 25% to Travel Internationally
![Holiday Travel Survey 2023](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/holiday-travel-survey-2023-380x295.jpg)
Christmas Travel Survey 2023 – 50.44% (131 million American adults) to Travel for the Holidays; 59%+ Expect Airline Delays & Cancellations
![Which People Do You Tip Survey](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/which-people-do-you-tip-survey-2023-380x295.jpg)
Workers Americans Usually Tip Survey 2023 — Bartenders, Waitpeople, & Food Delivery Drivers Top the List
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![Memorial Day Travel Survey 2023](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/memorial-day-travel-survey-2023-285x221.jpg)
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](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/passport-book-vs-passport-card-differences-285x221.jpg)
Passport Book vs. Passport Card Differences: Which Do I Need in 2024?
![How to Take Your Passport Photo at Home](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/how-to-take-your-passport-photo-at-home-285x221.jpg)
How To Take Your Own Passport Photo at Home- Size, Examples, & Other Requirements in 2024
![Do I Need a Redress Number?](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/do-i-need-a-redress-number-285x221.jpg)
Redress Number: What Is It and Do I Need to Apply for One in 2024?
![Best Travel Tips to Save Money Time & Stress](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/best-travel-tips-save-money-time-stress-285x221.jpg)
49 Best Travel Tips to Save Time, Money, & Stress in 2024
![Known Traveler Number](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/known-traveler-number-285x221.jpg)
Known Traveler Number (KTN) – What is it and Should You Get One in 2024?
![TSA PreCheck Renewal Guide - How Long Does Membership Last?](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/tsa-precheck-renewal-guide-how-long-does-membership-last-285x221.jpg)
TSA PreCheck Renewal Guide – How Long Does a Membership Last?
![TSA PreCheck or Global Entry - Which is Better](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/tsa-precheck-or-global-entry-which-is-better-285x221.jpg)
TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry vs. CLEAR – Which is Better in 2024?
![2023 Sustainable Travel Survey](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-sustainable-travel-survey-285x221.jpg)
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](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/beach-vacation-packing-list-285x221.jpg)
Beach Vacation Packing List for 2024 – What to Pack for Your Next Family Trip This Summer
![Summer Travel Survey 2023](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/summer-travel-survey-2023-285x221.jpg)
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
![How to Get a Global Entry Interview Faster](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/how-to-get-a-global-entry-interview-faster-285x221.jpg)
How to Get a Global Entry Interview Appointment Faster – Zoom Calls & In-Person Advice for New Applicants & Renewals in 2024
![Top South Carolina Beaches](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/top-south-carolina-beaches-285x221.jpg)
8 Best Beaches in South Carolina – Maps of the Top Family Locations Near Charleston, Savannah, Myrtle Beach & More in 2024
![Best Beaches in Florida](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/best-beaches-in-florida-285x221.jpg)
10 Best Beaches in Florida – Maps of the Top Family Locations Near Orlando, Key West, the Gulf Coast & More in 2024
![Mobile Passport App Guide](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mobile-passport-app-guide-285x221.jpg)
Mobile Passport Control App 2024 – Tutorial, Airports, & Tips
![Christmas Travel Survey 2022](https://thevacationer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/christmas-travel-survey-2022-285x221.jpg)