Eat Up: The Best Resorts for Foodies in the United States
"Resort food" is no longer just about bland, processed food served by the ton. Here are our favorite, destination-worthy, best resorts for foodies in the US
3 Adventure Trips to Track the World’s Most Elusive Wildlife
From the jagged peaks of India to the plankton-rich waters of the North Atlantic, here are three destinations to track the world’s most elusive wildlife.
Bucket List Travel: 3 Once-in-a-lifetime Adventures in the United States
Bucket List Trips: These U.S. destinations are no “hidden gems,” but seeing them in a new way — perhaps a new mode of transport — can make them even better.
Qatar Airways Launches the World’s Longest Flight: 17.5 Hours, 9,000 Miles
This week, Qatar Airways announced its first foray into New Zealand — and with the launch it becomes the Airline with the world's longest flight.
Upgrade Your Valentine’s Day Game at the World’s Kinkiest Love Hotels
From prison-themed overnighters to purpose-built fetish-friendly getaways, these are the world’s four kinkiest love hotels.
The Best of Providence: Big City Travel in the Country’s Smallest State
Great cocktail lounges, world-class beer bars, & a rich colonial history? Take in all this Rhode Island city offers with our guide to the best of Providence
The World’s Most Epic Small Ship Sailing Experiences
Here are three epic small ship sailing expeditions for intimately exploring the world’s last remaining, truly wild destinations.
The Best of Panama City, Panama: Central America’s Most Cosmopolitan Capital
Here is the best of the best of Panama City, Panama -- Central America's hippest, fastest-growing, most cosmopolitan capital city.
The Best of Key West, Florida
There’s so much more to see in the incredible island paradise of Key West than most visitors ever consider. Check out our picks for the best of Key West.
Best Boutique Hotels of the Dominican Republic
In the DR, there’s a distinct trend toward smaller, more personalized, hotels. Here are three of the best boutique hotels in the Dominican Republic.
The World’s Best Destinations to Dive for Sunken Treasure
From coastal Greece to the reefs of the Florida Keys, these are the world's top three dive spots to search for sunken treasure.
3 Websites That Prove Sleeping in a Stranger’s Bed is the Best Way to Travel
Here are the best peer-to-peer, Airbnb-style hotel alternatives websites for finding the perfect place to crash while traveling.
3 Threatened Destinations to See Before They’re Gone
The world's most beautiful, and threatened, destinations are disappearing before our eyes. See them now before they're gone!
Fly NYC to London in 3 Hours with Boom Supersonic
Boom Supersonic — a company with all the right gears behind the scenes — is working to revive supersonic commercial aviation. Here’s why it just might work.
Google’s Project Fi is the Only Data Plan You Need for International Travel
Google's Project Fi is cheap, simple, and works in nearly 140 countries, making the best data plan for international travelers.
The Best of British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast
British Columbia's Sunshine Coast is a stunning, isolated, rugged peninsula that feels like an ocean away from the downtown Vancouver.
3 Best Foldable Drones for Travel Photographers
Drones have long been impossible to travel with. These best foldable drones allow photographers to take the technology with them anywhere, anytime.
How to Eat and Drink Like a Local in Costa Rica
Here, we present the six best local Costa Rican food--including dishes and drinks. Eat and drink like a native with some of the freshest ingredients around.
Road Tripping California’s Stunning Highway 395
From ghost towns to national parks to breweries, California's Highway 395 offers just about everything one could hope for in a perfect road trip.
Never Travel Alone: 3 Matchmaking Services for Solo Travelers
Even the hardiest solo travelers get lonely at times. These three unique travel matchmaking services can connect you with other like-minded jetsetters.
How to Score a Dirt-cheap Holiday Flight This Year
Cheap holiday flights can still be had if you know how and when to buy — here are six tips for helping you score the cheapest airfare.
Airplane Hotels: 4 Destinations Where You Can Sleep in a Grounded Plane
It’s hard to argue the charm of sleeping in a vintage airplane re-purposed into a proper — even luxurious — suite at these four airplane hotels.
Check Out 3 of the Best Small Cities in the Eastern US
Whether it’s drinks, food, outdoor experiences, or arts & culture, here are three of the best small cities east of the Mississippi River.
What You’ll See at the Darkest Park in the Eastern U.S.
Many East Coasters will never know the beauty of a truly dark sky. But, we visited one park in rural Pennsylvania where it's possible to do just that.
How to Stay Connected Anywhere in the World
International travelers have dozens of options for staying connected while traveling. Here are three of our favorite international data plans.
Train Travel: 3 of the World’s Most Epic Rides
Train Travel: “Epic” isn’t always about going the distance. With these 3 train rides, it's more about where the journey takes you, rather than for how long.
Upgrade your luggage to avoid sky-high airline baggage fees
Today's "low" airfares often gloss over a bevy of hidden fees and surcharges. Here are five ways to avoid sky-high airline baggage fees.
Dark travel: 5 destinations you should (probably) never visit
With terror levels at sixty-year highs, millions of displaced refugees, &record battle deaths, these are the world's most dangerous countries.
How to score a first class upgrade for (almost) nothing
Sometimes scoring a free (or dirt cheap) first class upgrade comes down to flexibility, dumb luck, and being willing to ask for what you want.
3 Ways to Blow Through Airport Security Like a Pro
If you’re willing to shell out a bit of cash upfront, it’s still possible to eliminate most of the headaches and frustrating wait times at airport security.
Ziplining, desert islands, and blue agave: Explore the best of Mazatlan, Mexico
With fascinating history, beautiful beaches, & a protected location on the Sea of Cortez, here's The Manual's guide to Things to Do in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Escape to these 3 stunning, remote U.S. campgrounds this summer
It’s not difficult to find remote outposts to camp in almost every state. You just need to know where to look. Here are the top 3 best US campgrounds.
4 Stunning Caribbean Islands that You’ve Never Heard of
There are plenty of brand-name islands in the Caribbean. But the best ones are those you've never heard of. Here are four of our favorites.
Europe’s 4 most wallet-friendly destinations in the wake of Brexit
Whichever side of the Brexit debate you fall on, the downturn of the British pound has brought a bevy of dirt-cheap European vacation options to travelers.
Explore Belize: jaguars, whale sharks, and untouched Mayan ruins
There's a lot more going on in Belize than just what's under the water. Here are a few of our favorite places to play, eat, and sleep.
Cheat airline baggage rules with this “wearable luggage”
Whether you’re looking to stick it to the airlines, to stop lugging multiple carry-ons, or a little of both, “wearable luggage” may be the solution.
4 of THE best burgers in the United States
Just ahead of this year’s National Hamburger Day, we bring you four of the best burgers in the country.
Bulletproof traveler: the only 3 things you need to keep your valuables safe on the road
Here are three ways to protect your valuables and your most sensitive information on the road.
You can pay to drive a tank through a house in Minnesota
With just one visit to Minnesota, you can unleash your inner badass with tanks, bulldozers, guns, and plenty of top-notch craft beer.
Is this the world’s most technologically advanced luggage?
Raden's recently released pair of stunning suitcases hints at the future of modern luggage tech.
3 All-in-one Tools Every Professional Traveler Needs
Here are three online tools that actually take (most of) the headache out of the travel planning process.
Hike the deadliest mountain in Martinique
Here are a few of the best places to play, eat, and sleep in France’s tropical island gem, Martinique.
3 High-tech Water Purifiers for Travelers
Check out these high-tech options to help eliminate your plastic bottle waste while maintaining a healthy water supply anywhere in the world.
Earth Day Travel: Visit 4 of the World’s “Greenest” Hotels
These days, travelers expect much more from hotels claiming to be “eco-conscious”. Here are four of the world’s most stunning green hotels.
Get Lost at the World’s Most Remote Luxury Lodges
It’s easy to forget just how massive our planet is, but there are still wild, remote outposts in little-discovered corners of the world.
4 of the World’s Strangest Cocktails
Here's a handful of cocktails from around the world that even locals will tell you are downright strange.
4 Amazing Destinations You Need to Visit in 2016
It’s not too late to lock in your 2016 travel plans. Here are four countries you need to check out this year.
What Every American Traveler Needs to Know About REAL ID
With new enforcement of the decade-old REAL ID Act, some Americans may need a passport to fly domestically. Here's what you need to know to keep flying.