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.
Do You Need a Passport to Go to Cancun, Mexico in 2023?
Where Can You Buy Beer and Alcohol in Magic Kingdom?
How to Get From Disney World to Universal Studios
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 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.
Major U.S. Cities Americans Avoid Traveling to at All Costs Survey 2023 – Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, & NYC Top the List
Labor Day Travel Survey & Trends 2023 – 57%+ Intend to Travel (4% More YoY); Best & Worst Days to Travel
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
Travel Tips
Read through an assortment of travel tips on topics such as making a packing list, coming up with a vacation budget, & more.
Can You Wear Makeup in a Passport Photo?
What’s the Passport Photo Dress Code? What to Wear for a Passport Photo
What is Glamping? Glamping Tips, Pros, Cons, and FAQ
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TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry vs. CLEAR – Which is Better? (September 2023)
Passport Processing Times Right Now (How Long You Will Have to Wait in September 2023)
How to Check Your Passport Application Status & Renewal Status Online (September 2023)
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 2023 – 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
How to Get a Global Entry Interview Appointment Faster – Zoom Calls & In-Person Advice for New Applicants & Renewals (September 2023)
8 Best Beaches in South Carolina – Maps of the Top Family Locations Near Charleston, Savannah, Myrtle Beach & More (September 2023)
10 Best Beaches in Florida – Maps of the Top Family Locations Near Orlando, Key West, the Gulf Coast & More (September 2023)
Mobile Passport Control App 2023 – Tutorial, Airports, & Tips
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
