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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24 Best Things to Do in Nashville — Music, Arts, Outdoors, With Kids, Historical, Sports, At Night, Day Trips in 2025
Labor Day Travel Survey 2021 — How Many People Will Travel, Mode of Transport, Activity Choices, Spending, COVID-19 Concerns
36 Best Things to Do in Miami — Free, Outdoors, With Kids, For Couples, At Night, On a Budget, Day Trips in 2025
Sex Travel Survey 2021 — Better or More on Vacation, One-Night Stands & Standards on Vacation, Sex on Public Transportation
Alcohol Travel Survey 2021 – Always Drinking on Vacation, Travel Decisions Based on Alcohol, Go-To Drink, How Many Drinks, Regrets
Summer Travel Survey 2021 — Comfort Level, Mask Wearing, Ideal Vacation, Activity Importance, Pets
Fourth of July Travel Survey 2021 — How Many People Will Travel, Spending, Activity Choices, COVID-19 Concern & More
Disney Parks Travel Survey 2021 – Is It Worth It? + Face Mask Opinion, Safety Thoughts & Travel Plans
Sustainable Travel Survey 2021 – Importance & Sentiment to Fight Climate Change When Booking Travel
Summer 2021 & Revenge Travel Survey — Nearly 68% To Travel This Summer; 25% Will Revenge Travel
COVID-19 Vaccine Travel Survey
Holiday Travel Survey 2020 – Thanksgiving and Christmas
SENTRI Trusted Traveler Program Guide 2025 – Applying, Cost & Tip
NEXUS Trusted Traveler Program Guide 2025 – Cost, Locations & Tips
Disney’s Hollywood Studios FastPass+ Strategy, Tiers & Tips for 2025
