The Caribbean offers hundreds of tourist destinations across its many islands and coasts. Douglas Olivares/Shutterstock The US State Department rates destinations by safety and security risks. Advisor...
The author is grateful for the gift her grandfather gave her when she turned 21. Courtesy of Alice Draper For my 21st birthday, my grandfather gave me 21,000 South African rand (about $1,500 USD). How...
The author's kids enjoy making crafts out of duct tape and old tractor parts, including her son's robot Robesy, seen here. Courtesy of Bethaney Phillips In the Midwest, when it's cold all winter, I ke...
We try to spend our holidays in different places around the world — this year, we headed to Paris. Mar Yvette For the last five years, my husband and I have been spending the holidays apart from...
Living in Miami, Florida, is wonderful, but I still miss home sometimes. Crystal Bolin Photography/Getty Images I grew up in West Virginia but moved to Miami, Florida, as an adult. I've now lived here...
Going on international trips with my mom has helped us strengthen our relationship. Cameron McKeon My mom has walked the Camino de Santiago , a network of pilgrimage routes in Europe, nine times. I jo...
Victor Dyomin/Getty Images I married my husband, Scott, back in April of 2025. My grandmother wrote a letter with controversial advice before the big day. She warned me that married life isn't all ...
My siblings and I bought a fixer-upper in Vermont and have been renovating it this year. Bridget Shirvell Earlier this year, my two siblings and I bought a fixer-upper home together in Vermont. We've ...
Thailand is one of the countries with an expected tourist tax increase in 2026. Planet One Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Several destinations plan to raise or introduce tourism taxes ...
The author and her children have enjoyed the slower pace of living in a small town≥ Courtesy of Kathy Larson Moving from a big city to a small town brought both challenges and unexpected joys for my f...
Natalie McCarter's husband died in February 2019. Courtesy of Natalie McCarter Natalie McCarter is a 43-year-old mom to two whose husband died in February 2019. She is thankful to have so many photos ...
Spiti Valley captionTK Poonam Binayak As someone born and raised here, I've explored all of India and met many first-time tourists. I've also seen visitors make the same mistakes when planning and emb...
I tried looking for my dream home in various parts of the United States. Florida was great, but I eventually fell in love with the Midwest. Joe Opaleski After college in Florida , I spent time traveli...
If you're traveling solo for the first time, especially after a significant life event, I hope this helps you avoid some of the pitfalls I fell into. Melanie Gordon I took a one-way flight from the US...
My mom gives great advice and always reminds me to cherish the small moments in life. Alexa Mellardo I have a great relationship with my mom , and her advice has stuck with me throughout my life. She ...
I think Virgin Islands National Park is one of the best to visit in the winter. Emily Hart After traveling to all 63 US national parks , I've narrowed down my favorites to visit in the winter. Parks l...
Entrepreneur Jocko Willink starts his day at 4:30 a.m., a habit he picked up in the Navy SEALs. Courtesy of Jocko Willink Jocko Willink, a retired Navy SEAL and Brazilian jiujitsu black belt, said he ...
Louise Allen. Courtesy of Louise Allen Louise Allen started her career as a professional tennis player and is now the CPO at Planview. Her athletic background shaped her leadership style and approach ...
Celebrities over 50 share some common habits that help keep them healthy. Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Images; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Celebrities over 50 are often aske...
Meagan Drillinger travels for a living. Here's what she would never forget to pack. Courtesy of Meagan Drillinger Recent travel disruptions in the Caribbean show the importance of a comprehensive pack...