As rewards programs proliferate and shift to spending rather than miles flown, it has become harder to earn awards. We explain why, and help you plan a strategy to maximize your rewards.

President Trump’s order abolishing the “X” marker and recognizing only birth sex has caused confusion and anxiety for trans, intersex and gender-nonconforming travelers.

Brought back from the brink by devoted skiers and a new generation of a skiing family, Bolton Valley has cultivated a niche among Eastern ski areas as an affordable downhill and backcountry resort.

In the South American country’s Tarija region, little-known vineyards produce top-notch wines and spirits amid untouched wilderness.

White sand, coconut palms, a gently sloping strand? That idea of tropical paradise is often manufactured. Resorts around the world are now embracing beaches in their more natural states.

With 1,000 full-time employees out, and the fate of thousands more seasonal workers unclear, tours are being canceled and some wonder who will empty the trash.

Traveling alone overseas can be a much-needed, joyful break, but safety should be paramount.

The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.

Smitten with England before she became a regular visitor, the actress, who returns as Belinda in Season 3, tells us why London is “a good city to get nerdy in.”

Our Frugal Traveler tries out the bargain pass at frill-free resorts in Utah, Idaho and Montana.