Articles by Jennifer Fernandez

It’s a tale as old as time: you arrive at the departures gate, hoping to secure that all-empowering first-class seat, only to learn that your miles are no good here. Or you’re preparing to cash…

With its ancient ruins, carefully preserved cathedrals, and rolling countryside, it’s no wonder Italy tops most travelers’ wish lists. But if the idea of rubbing elbows with hordes of tourists at the Coliseum has you…

There are few more diverting pleasures than whiling away an afternoon on a perfect stretch of sand. Whether it’s a powder-white beach with aquamarine waters ideal for swimming or a moody, windswept landscape dotted with…

It’s often said that there’s no place like home for the holidays, but we’re making a case for ditching the family—at least the extended ones—and hopping the next flight out of town. From Christmas markets…

If the doldrums of seasonal affective disorder have you wishing you were hopping the next flight out of Dodge, there’s no better time to start planning a restorative cold-weather escape. The good news: There’s a…

The media may have named Portugal the It destination of the last three years, but there are still plenty of off-the-beaten-path places to explore if you know where to look. Let the masses have Lisbon…

A day at the beach always seems like a good idea—until someone with the voice of a horse racing commentator plants his umbrella practically in your lap. But there are still some swaths of sand…

The seaside pleasures of Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard aren’t lost on anyone looking to escape the sweltering confines of the Northeast for a breezy summer getaway. But there’s more to New England than…

Every year, the best small towns in America draw tourists—and new residents—to their streets in droves. They are, after all, reminders of a simpler way of life, where mom-and-pop shops are the norm, everybody knows…

From old favorites to emerging destinations, here are the countries that are topping our Europe travel itineraries this summer. Italy There are far too many reasons to visit Italy—the wine, the dolce vita culture, the…