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?
Which Disney World Park Has the Most Rides?
Should I Stay at a Disney Resort? Perks (and Downsides) of Staying at a Disney Resort (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 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 2023 – 50.44% (131 million American adults) to Travel for the Holidays; 59%+ Expect Airline Delays & Cancellations
Workers Americans Usually Tip Survey 2023 — Bartenders, Waitpeople, & Food Delivery Drivers Top the List
Major U.S. Cities Americans Avoid Traveling to at All Costs Survey 2023 – Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, & NYC Top the List
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 a Passport Use Your Maiden Name?
How Much Does a Passport Cost?
Tipping Rules, Etiquette, & Survey Data at Home & While Traveling – How Much to Tip in America & Around the World (2023)
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20 Best Ticket Websites for Booking Tours, Activities, Excursions, and Attractions in 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
Sustainable Travel Survey 2022 — 87% Say It’s Important, 82% to Make More Eco-Friendly Travel Decisions, 78% Pay More to Lower Carbon Footprint
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Travel Survey — 40% to Reconsider 2022 Travel Plans, 36% of Americans Feel Less Safe Traveling Since Russia’s Invasion
The Ultimate Travel Packing Checklist for 2023 and the Best Vacation Packing Tips (Printable)
Summer Travel Survey 2022 — Nearly 81% to Travel, 42% to Travel More than Last Summer, Nearly 51% to Fly on a Plane, 80% to Road Trip
20 Best Things to Do in New Orleans in 2023
How to Make a Travel Budget – Budgeting for Your Next Family Vacation (2023)
Best Carry-On Suitcase Luggage Bags for 2023 — What to Consider When Shopping for New Carry-On Luggage
Flying with a Lap Child Guide — How to Manage Flying with an Infant on Your Lap
The Best Travel Insurance – Guide to the Top Companies, Cost, & Buying Tips in 2023
