Travel Planning Guides
Practical advice for planning group trips, bachelorette weekends, and multi-city adventures.
Latest guides
How to Run the World Marathon Majors: A Traveler's Guide to the Star Medal
Chasing the Abbott World Marathon Majors Star Medal? Here's how the series works, how to get into each race, and how to plan the international travel around all of them.
Wimbledon Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2027)
Going to the Wimbledon Championships? Here's where to stay for easy access to SW19, how the ballot and famous Queue work for getting in, and what to do around your London tennis trip.
US Open Tennis Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2027)
Going to the US Open in New York? Here's where to stay for easy access to Flushing Meadows, how tickets and free Fan Week work, and what to do around your New York tennis trip.
How to Plan a Trip Around a Big Race or Sporting Event
Traveling for a marathon, F1 race, or major sporting event? Here's how to plan the trip around it — where to stay, how to handle race-day logistics, and how to build in recovery and sightseeing.
How to Plan a Multi-City Europe Trip: Itinerary, Routes & Tips
Planning a multi-city Europe trip? Here's how to choose your route, how long to spend in each city, how to get between them, and how to keep the whole itinerary organized in one place.
Miami Grand Prix Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2027)
Going to the Miami F1 race? The one thing to know before booking: the track is in Miami Gardens, not South Beach. Here's where to actually stay, where to eat, and how to plan your Miami race weekend.
The Masters Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do in Augusta (2027)
Heading to the Masters in Augusta? Accommodation is the real challenge — the city is small and books out a year ahead. Here's where to stay, how the badge lottery works, and how to plan your Masters week.
Marine Corps Marathon Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2027)
Running the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC? Here's where to stay near the start and finish in Arlington, where to eat, and how to plan your trip around 'The People's Marathon.'
Las Vegas Grand Prix Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2027)
Going to the Las Vegas F1 race? Here your hotel is your grandstand — the circuit runs right down the Strip. Here's where to stay for track views, where to eat, and how to handle race-weekend logistics.
Kona Ironman Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do at the World Championship
Racing or spectating the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona? Here's where to stay near Ali'i Drive, how to handle the heat and logistics, and what to do on Hawaii's Big Island around race week.
Kentucky Derby Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2027)
Going to the Kentucky Derby in Louisville? Here's where to stay (book early — the city fills up), how Derby Week works beyond race day, and what to do around 'the most exciting two minutes in sports.'
Cape Town Marathon Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2027)
Cape Town is the newest Abbott World Marathon Major. Here's where to stay near the Green Point start, where to eat, and how to plan your trip around one of the most scenic marathons on earth.
Boston Marathon Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2027)
Running the 2027 Boston Marathon? Because you can't walk or drive to the Hopkinton start, where you stay works differently here. Here's how to base yourself, where to eat, and what to do around race weekend.
The Best Destinations for a Running Vacation
Want to combine travel with running? Here are some of the best destinations for a running vacation — from bucket-list marathon cities to places with unforgettable routes — and how to plan the trip.
The Best Marathons to Travel For: A Guide to the World Marathon Majors
The Abbott World Marathon Majors are the world's most iconic races — Berlin, London, Chicago, New York, Tokyo, Sydney, and now Cape Town. Here's how they compare and how to plan a trip around each.
Tokyo Marathon Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2027)
Planning your trip to the Tokyo Marathon? Here's where to stay near the Shinjuku start and Tokyo Station finish, what to eat before and after, and how to plan a Tokyo trip around race day and tired legs.
Sydney Marathon Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do
Planning your trip to the Sydney Marathon — the newest World Marathon Major? Here's where to stay near the Opera House finish, what to eat before and after, and how to plan a Sydney trip around this scenic, hilly race.
Paris Marathon Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2027)
Planning your trip to the Paris Marathon? Here's where to stay near the Champs-Elysees start and Avenue Foch finish, what to eat before and after, and how to plan a Paris trip around race day and tired legs.
NYC Marathon Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2026)
Running the 2026 NYC Marathon — the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course? Here's where to stay for the finish, where to eat before and after, and how to plan a New York trip around race day and tired legs.
London Marathon Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2027)
Planning your trip to the London Marathon? Here's where to stay near the finish on The Mall, where to eat before and after, and how to plan a London trip around race day — including the one-off 2027 two-day format.
Chicago Marathon Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2026)
Running the 2026 Chicago Marathon? Here's where to stay near Grant Park for a calm race morning, where to eat before and after, and how to plan the rest of your Chicago trip around tired legs.
Berlin Marathon Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & What to Do (2026)
Planning your trip to the 2026 Berlin Marathon? Here's where to stay near the start, the best pre-race meals, and what to do before and after race day — from someone who thinks about race-weekend logistics for a living.
Planning guides
How to Coordinate Group Travel Without the Endless Group Chat
The group chat starts with excitement. "We should do a trip this year!!" — 47 likes, three fire emojis, immediate energy. Three months later, no one has booked anything, someone dropped out, and the group chat has gone quiet. Here's how to break the cycle.
How to Plan a Bachelorette Trip in 2026 (The Step-by-Step Guide)
You've been asked to plan the bachelorette trip. Congratulations — and we're sorry. Between gathering RSVPs, coordinating schedules across five cities, managing the "I'm flexible!" people who are secretly not flexible at all, and keeping the budget from spiraling, it's a lot. Here's the step-by-step guide that actually works.
The Complete Guide to Planning a Group Trip (Without Losing Your Mind)
Group trips are the best trips — until the planning starts. Between eight people's opinions, four different budgets, and two people who never respond in the group chat, what should be exciting becomes exhausting fast. Here's how to actually pull it off.
Destination guides
How to Plan a Group Trip to Europe (The Complete Guide)
A group trip to Europe is the pinnacle of friend group travel — and also the most logistically complex thing most friend groups will attempt. International flights from multiple US cities, multiple countries, train connections, and the coordination overhead of keeping 8+ people moving smoothly. Here's how to make it go right.
Planning a Group Trip to Madrid: The Complete 2026 Guide
Madrid is one of the best cities in Europe for a group trip. It's less crowded than Barcelona, more culturally rich than Ibiza, genuinely affordable by European standards, and has a nightlife culture that starts at midnight and doesn't stop until sunrise. Whether you're planning a bachelorette weekend, a birthday trip, or a friends' vacation, Madrid delivers.
Nashville Bachelorette Party Guide 2026: Where to Go, Stay & Party
Nashville has earned its reputation as the bachelorette capital of the US, and it delivers. Between the honky-tonks on Broadway, rooftop bars, world-class restaurants, and a city that genuinely runs 24 hours on weekends, it's one of the best destinations for a bachelorette trip at almost any budget. Here's how to plan it well.
Scottsdale Bachelorette Party Guide 2026: The Desert Party City
Scottsdale has quietly become one of the top bachelorette destinations in the country, and it's not hard to see why: pool clubs, rooftop bars, world-class spas, year-round sun, and a restaurant scene that punches well above its weight. Add easy flights from most US cities and reasonable prices compared to Vegas, and you have a destination that works for almost any group.
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