The Ultimate Vacation-Planning Resource Guide

Jan 23, 2017
2017 travel goal: Leave no vacation days on the table.

Unfortunately, Americans have created a stockpile of 658 million unused days. If we let this no-vacation trend continue, Americans will take zero vacation days by 2046.

Jan. 31 is National Plan for Vacation Day, and to help us all meet our travel goal this year, we've compiled our favorite travel how-tos, tips and hacks to help you get to the business of planning -- and taking -- vacations in 2017.


Secrets to Booking Cheap Flights: 12 Do’s and Don’ts


Top 10 Things To Consider When Booking a Cruise


Debunking Myths about Escorted Tours


If You’re on a Budget, This is When You Should Travel


20 Tips Before Traveling Internationally


Travel Packing Lists for All Types of Vacations


30 Ways to Use Your Smartphone When You Travel


What to Know Before Buying Travel Insurance


The Ultimate List of Ways to Get a Hotel Upgrade


The 5 Times You Should Use Your Miles Instead of Paying Cash


The Ultimate Airport Time-Saver: Tips for Enrolling in TSA PreCheck or Global Entry


The Cheapest Way to Get to Anywhere in Europe


The Life-Changing Magic of Packing Light


Flying with Young Kids? A Mom Reveals Her Top 23 Survival Tips


Passport Rules and Tips


4 Reasons to Let Your Kid Plan Your Next Vacation


RSVP now to join our conversation Jan. 31, at 4 p.m. ET with Samantha Brown on Facebook Live.

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