The 9 est items of portable fitness gear to stay fit while traveling
If you value your workout routine, even when traveling, it pays to be prepared with a compact workout kit. Here is the best portable fitness gear to stay fit.
The Most Versatile Pocket Knives and Multitools for Air Travel
If you can’t bear to be without your trusty multitool, these are the most versatile that pass TSA scrutiny.
All Aboard the World’s Best Dinner Trains
Dinner trains are destinations in their own right, providing top-tier dining and high quality wine in some truly memorable places.
The Best Valet Trays for Keeping Your Stuff Together
If your frantic, end-of-day routine involves coming home and dropping a Hansel-and-Gretel-style trail of keys, wallet, mail, phone, and gum wrappers throughout the house, you need a valet tray. The best valet trays are handsome, well-made, and guaranteed to keep yourself in check.
The 5 Best Countries to Live and Work Abroad
Every year, HSBC polls more than 22,000 travelers and digital nomads to uncover their picks for the world's best destinations for expats. Whether you need to make a radical change in your solo life or are looking to expatriate the entire family, here are the survey’s top five destinations.
S.O.S.! The Best Personal Locator Beacons and Satellite Messengers
The illusion of an always-on connection to society and the internet can easily land the less prepared among us in trouble. For adventurous travelers, packing a lightweight personal locator beacon or two-way satellite messenger could mean the difference between life and death.
Four TV-inspired Travel Destinations Worth Hopping a Flight for
The most binge-worthy TV shows feature some of the world’s most jaw-dropping backdrops. Here's where you can see them in the real world.
The World’s Best Destinations to Dive for Sunken Treasure
From coastal Greece to the reefs of the Florida Keys, these are the world's top three dive spots to search for sunken treasure.
How to Sleep Outdoors: The Best Gear for a Good Night’s Sleep
There is no one perfect backcountry sleep system. The top solution is the one that’s right for you. Find the best camping gear for a good night's sleep.
The 7 Best Remote Destinations in the United States to Escape to in 2021
Although it seems claustrophobic at times — like there’s nowhere left to escape to — there are still plenty of off-grid destinations in the U.S. to do just that.
3 Best Hotels for a Unique Getaway to Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Zihuatanejo, Mexico — a small town that deftly balances the needs of tourists with an authentic feel — is home to beautiful boutique hotels.
Where to Stay in Beautiful St. John, US Virgin Islands
St. John's tiny size means its list of on-island accommodations is quite brief. Here are the best boutique hotels on this tropical Caribbean paradise.
Rustic Luxury: 3 Best Hotels in South Lake Tahoe, California
In an area long known for its garish motels and charmless resorts, these three hotels in South Lake Tahoe offer surprisingly rustic chic alternatives.
The Best Boutique Hotels in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
San Jose del Cabo offers some of the sleekest, most beautiful, and charming boutique hotels in all of Los Cabos. Here are three of our favorites.
Where to Stay in the Smallest State’s Biggest City: Providence, Rhode Island
There are precious few boutique hotels in and around downtown Providence, Rhode Island, but the existing ones hit it out of the park.
The Best Hotels in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica’s Next Travel HotSpot
This tiny, oceanside, Costa Rican village is fast becoming a go-to destination for Americans. Here are the best hotels in Manuel Antonio.
The 3 Best Boutique Hotels in Indianapolis, Indiana
Travelers seeking relaxed, one-of-a-kind boutique lodging in Indiana’s capital city needn’t look further than these three options.
Avoid the Caribbean Crowds this Spring at the Best Boutique Hotels in the British Virgin Islands
If you’re not fond of loud, massive, cookie-cutter Caribbean resorts, there are plenty of boutique hotels in the British Virgin Islands where you can relax.
The Best Hotels in Boston, Massachusetts
With so many beautiful, historic accommodations to choose from, finding the best hotels in Boston can be a challenge. Here are our three favorites.
The Best Travel Credit Cards for Every Type of Traveler
Travel credit cards can be a confusing mess of terms and conditions that most ordinary folks don’t want to deal with. Let us make it easy for you. Whether you’re a business traveler, a frequent flyer, or looking to score the biggest cash-back reward, here are our picks for the best travel credit cards.
Multipurpose Hiking Gear: 8 Outdoor Tools That Do More Than One Job
Multipurpose gear lets you do more with less. The less junk in your trunk — er, backpack — the lighter it will be. The lighter it is, the happier you are.
4 Best Travel Gear Brands with Lifetime Warranties
We believe in paying more once for a well-built product rather than saving a few bucks at a time only to have to replace your gear every few years. With that in mind, here are four of our favorite travel brands with near-bulletproof lifetime warranties.
The World’s Best Mountain Hotels for Elevated Getaways
Whether it’s on a remote Asian beach, a private island getaway in the Caribbean, or a high alpine hotel without a hint of Wi-Fi, there’s nothing more refreshing than a proper digital detox. If you’re looking for the latter, here are four of the world’s most stunning mountain hotels.
The Best Minimalist Backpacks to Organize Your Everyday Carry
The right bag can help keep your everyday carry in check. Sometimes just paring down the size of your pack can minimize overpacking. These minimal backpacks offer streamlined designs with just enough room to carry everything you need and nothing you don't.
The 8 Best Luggage Pieces Under $50 for Men on Amazon
Savvy travelers can shop tremendous deals on rollaboards, carry-ons, and other best luggage under $50 for men on Amazon.
The Best Lightweight Travel Laptops for 2018
Modern nomads demand everything from their laptops — they need to be lightweight and powerful, with a capable battery. aA number of manufacturers now offer ultra-portable workhouse laptops that won’t break the bank. Here are four of the best travel laptops for 2018.
The Best Language-Learning Apps
If you’re looking to jumpstart your language learning before arriving in a new country, there are plenty of smartphone apps to do just that.
The 4 Best Eco-Lodges for a More Sustainable Vacation
We believe that an environmentally friendly ethos should extend beyond just recycling your beer bottles and "leaving no trace" in the outdoors. For your next vacation, consider these eco-lodges, which are among the most beautiful, unique, and sustainable hotels in the world.
Travel gear upgrade: The 3 best wheeled backpacks on the market
These premium wheeled backpacks are three of the best, most versatile we've ever tested.
The Best Fixed-Blade Knives for Camping, Carving, and Cutting
The best fixed-blade knives sit near the intersection of utility and survival. Bring one along whenever you camp, trek, or push for the summit.
The Best Cast Iron Camping Cookware
Cooking over an open flame in the woods isn’t everyone’s specialty. Aside from fire and beer, the next crucial thing you’ll need is a proper pan. For that, there’s nothing better than good old cast iron. Here are five of the best cast iron pans for campfire cooking and beyond.
10 Best Waterproof Tents for Camping in the Rain
You can’t dodge the rain, of course, but you can keep mostly dry with the right tent. These are the best waterproof tents for backpacking and camping in 2021.
8 Best Cabin Rentals for Large Groups in the U.S.
We scoured the best vacation rental sites for seriously big cabins with enough room for you, your squad, the family, and the dogs, too.
The 10 Best Bug-Out Bags to Prep for Survival
Packing a bug-out bag can be tedious. For the survival-challenged, these pre-packed survival bags offer everything you need and nothing you don’t.
The Best Bug Out Bag Essentials
Bug-out bags are self-contained survival kits that include all the essentials the average person needs to survive the first 72 hours after a natural disaster.
Inside the World’s 5 Sleekest Capsule Hotels
Most hotels attempt to woo travelers with a long list of amenities. Japanese-inspired capsule hotels instead take a different tact. They provide clean, modern, and most importantly, cheap accommodations provided guests are willing to sacrifice on space — a lot of space.
The Best Binoculars for Birding, Backpacking, and Beyond
No matter what you’re planning — hiking, stargazing, embarking on your first safari — a good set of binoculars can make all the difference. Here are four affordable picks of compact binoculars with excellent viewing.
The Best Damn Whiskey Bars in the United States
It’s hard damn work crafting the perfect whiskey bar. One might argue that they’re not, in fact, made but rather evolved over time. From the dive-iest dive bars to one-stop bar & bottle shops to upscale, pre-Prohibition-inspired gastropubs, these are the 10 best whiskey bars in the U.S.
Beachfront in Belize: Three of the Best Hotels Right on the Water
From popular Placencia to the impossible beauty of Ambergris Caye, these three boutique stays are some of the best beachfront hotels in Belize.
Every Bag in Nixon’s Latest Collection Is Made from Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic
We're killing our planet, but there's still time to save it. Nixon's innovative H20 Yeah! recycled bag collection proves our future needn’t look so grim.
Stay Ready With The Best Websites and Apps to Pack for an Outdoor Trip
We round up the best online resources to keep you organized outdoors, whether you're hiking, backpacking, or camping.
5 Amazing All-inclusive Resorts for Anyone Who Hates All-Inclusive Resorts
If you’re a frequent reader of The Manual, all-inclusive resorts probably aren’t your thing. However, these five amazing, destination-worthy retreats in places like South Africa, Chile, and Arizona will challenge your notion of a typical all-inclusive vacation.
7 International Destinations for Vaccinated Americans to Travel Safely Right Now
Here are a few of the best international destinations that vaccinated Americans can safely travel to right now.
12 Most Over-the-Top Hotel Pools for Extravagant Views
From an infinity pool high above Santorini to a two-story waterhole in the rainforests of Bali, these are the best hotel pools across the globe.