Beyond the mayhem of Bourbon Street and the festive atmosphere around the French Quarter, the city of New Orleans offers a wealth of attractions and activities that cater to families. Kids, teens and toddlers can enjoy educational activities at area cultural sites, museums and attractions around the city during your Louisiana getaway. Here are just a few G-rated family activities to add to your itinerary when visiting New Orleans.

In recent years, London’s culinary scene has undergone a radical makeover. Once snubbed by discerning diners, today London is known as one of the best cities to eat in the world, complete with authentic ethnic eateries, fish and chips shops and ubiquitous pubs to satisfy even the biggest appetites.

For every nature-loving traveler who longs to get away from the big city and its glaring lights, there is an urban aficionado whose idea of perfect scenery is a view of a city skyline from an ideal vantage point.

Street food is either fodder for travelers’ dreams or the source of their nightmares. On one hand, tasting new, perhaps exotic flavors and sampling the local cuisine at a place halfway around the world is one of the best aspects of international travel. On the other, street food—from pushcarts, market stalls or sidewalk eateries—is a source of concern. This unfamiliar street-side system raises questions: Is it fresh? Clean? Will I satisfy my taste buds now but double over with stomach troubles later?

It’s never impossible to navigate airports, what with on-site maps, information desks signage and the like directing passengers to the appropriate terminal, concourse and gate. However, some airports (especially those listed below) are more baffling than others. Wrong turns at such oddly laid-out venues are a common problem and the stress level of latecomers rises as departure time approaches. Luckily there are numerous online tools, smart-phone applications and hard copy resources that can alleviate said stress and give you the knowledge to have an enjoyable time navigating your way from ticketing to the gate.

South Africa will be the center of the world’s attention when it hosts the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament this summer. While South Africa’s cities will be the main focus, there are other under the radar attractions for tourists to explore. The safari scene in South Africa, and especially neighboring Botswana, offers surprisingly high-end experiences. While places like South Africa’s Kruger National Park are known for their population of oft-photographed safari wildlife, Botswana is perhaps a better option for travelers who want a truly classic and luxurious safari.

Last weekend in Indio, California, 75,000 fans headed en masse to the Empire Polo Field, where the Coachella Arts and Music Festival took place. Hundreds of musical acts, including Jay-Z, Muse, the Gorillaz and Thom Yorke/Atoms for Peace performed at the three-day event, which photographer Olivia Hemaratanatorn captured. Take a look at LowFares’ photo roundup of the event below.

Spirit Air’s announcement that it will charge a fee for carry-on luggage was met with criticism by just about everybody. The hefty fee, $30 for one carry-on, is a bit ridiculous. It might be the last gasp of a hopelessly in-the-red airline trying to create a profit-earning miracle. Spirit, like most airlines, also charges for checking bags, so passengers will be caught between two fees and forced to pay something extra (unless they simply want to fly with the clothes on their back).

Instead of giving your mom the usual bouquet of flowers and home pampering products for Mother’s Day, why not take her on a weekend getaway? Traveling together would afford you and mom to spend quality time with one another while exploring the sights and sounds of a city. From Chicago to New York City, here are just a handful of places where you can treat mom on her special day.

As pollution and global warming continue to make headlines around the world, more and more tourists feel that it is necessary to green their travels. There are several ways to go about this. One option is to visit a remote eco-resort and live in a tent or cabin while spending your days hiking through the forests. Such nature-themed adventures are becoming more and more popular and resorts catering to this type of rugged travel are popping up throughout the tropical Americas.