As the end of the year approaches, Christmas markets are a surefire way to put you in a festive mood. While Europe has a longer-standing tradition, these magical markets have gained popularity in the U.S. thanks to their Instagram-worthy displays, an abundance of spiced wine, and a large selection of handcrafted toys and ornaments. Christmas…

Everything about Alaska is supersized. Staggering in beauty and scale, the state offers 36,000 miles of glacier-strewn coastline. Lakes outnumber people. Bears, caribou and moose roam the wilderness. You’ll also find North America’s tallest peak, Mount Denali, as well as the country’s largest bald eagle population. A coastal cruise will bring you face-to-face with whales,…

We all know how the story goes: You get to the airport and have to find your way to your airline check-in desk, show your ID and drop your checked bags off. Then, you find your way to the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint, place all your belongings on the scanner, retrieve them and find your…