Travel insights and tips on some of the top attractions and best cities in the world

Like LEGO Batman impatiently waiting for his lobster thermidor to reheat—two minutes of brilliant character development bathed in the banal glow of a revolving microwave tray—we've been anxiously counting down the days, minutes and seconds to the grand opening of The LEGO® Movie™ World at LEGOLAND® California Resort. And it's finally happening!

Stingray Reef is one of my favorite exhibits at the Downtown Aquarium. The rays seem nearly tame and appear to enjoy being petted gently by the human visitors gathered at their tank.

Visiting Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is a magical experience. Some of us have been lucky enough to visit over the years, whether as children or more recently with our own families. We thought we would share some tips, favorite rides and good advice for visiting these iconic parks.

Classrooms and textbooks are one way to learn, but education can happen outside the classroom, too. If 2020 has taught us anything, it's how to adapt. With many families choosing to do at-home learning, in-person museum and other attraction visits can supplement Zoom classrooms and help cure cabin fever.

Houston is a contemporary, cosmopolitan destination and the fourth-largest city in the United States. That Texas-sized sprawl can make navigating "Space City" a bit daunting. But, no worries, we've got some tips to help you hit the highlights.

It's been a strange and difficult year for travel, but it's a great time to gear up for the next adventure. If you need gifts for the travelers in your life, we have a few suggestions.