Travel Archives

Guideposts staffer and NYC tour guide Brett Leveridge outside of Pete's Tavern, where O. Henry wrote Gift of the Magi

A Christmas Stroll Through New York City History

Christmas got its start in Bethlehem, but as a Guideposts staffer who doubles as a tour guide explains, many Yuletide traditions were born in the Big Apple.

Life Lessons: How to Make Good Days Last

By Ansley Roan7 min read

A Guideposts staffer travels solo to Rome, Italy, and learns a few valuable lessons along the way.

A young girl lounges on a float in a swimming pool

3 Tips for Fun Family Vacations

By Michelle Cox2 min read

3 key tips to make big family vacations fun, not frustrating.

A Blue Star road marker in Long Island, NY.

What Is a Blue Star Memorial Highway?

By Edie Melson2 min read

Next time you’re taking a drive across the country, look for Blue Star Memorial highway markers, a recognition of the sacrifices made by our military and begun by the National Garden Clubs, Inc., in 1946.

Pray on Vacation

By Bob Hostetler4 min read

How to keep your prayer routine going strong while you’re on vacation.

Daily Devotion: Get in Sync with God

By Sharon Hinck2 min read

A kayaking trip delivers a powerful spiritual lesson.

A view of the installation 'The Floating Piers' on the Iseo Lake by the Bulgarian artist Christo

Christo’s Art Helps Us See Hidden Wonders

By Adam Hunter2 min read

The “Floating Piers” art installation by Christo in Lake Iseo, Italy, was full of miracles and wonder, like walking on water.

Special discounts and offers for military families this summer

Finding Military Discounts and Special Offers

By Edie Melson2 min read

For military families there are special discounts and offers from museums, parks, restaurants, movie theaters and more.

6 Tips for Having a Stress-Free Vacation

By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read

Tips from Dr. Norman Vincent Peale to prepare your spirit for your time away from home.

10 Cultural and Religious Sites You Have to See in Rome

By jtoomer5 min read

From the Coliseum to the Vatican, hidden libraries and ancient temples, here are some cultural and religious sites you have to see when you book your next trip to Italy.