Travel

Ditch the overpriced hotel chains.

Gotta fly or drive after your race? You can do more than throw on compression socks and hope for the best.

So much gear, so little space. Here’s how to make it all fit.

There’s no better way to satisfy your wanderlust—while gaining some serious fitness—than a multi-day bike trip.

Four triathletes share their top "uh oh" travel moments. Learn from their mistakes!

Will Kelsay has lived out of a van to chase triathlons twice.

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There’s no better way to boost fitness, learn stuff and meet like-minded people than by going to a training camp.

Two Ironmans in eight days and a whirlwind tour of Europe.

Tips and tricks for transforming travel lemons (broken treadmill in the hotel gym?!) into lemonade.

Once you swim in one of these gems, you'll never want to train anywhere else.

Gone are the days when you’d have to pore over paper maps to find killer training routes in new places.

Palm Springs’ Monkey Tree Hotel caters to active travelers who see vacation as an opportunity to pack in the miles.

We explore Aruba’s swim, bike and run options, plus numerous carefree pastimes and culinary delights.

Venture beyond Kona’s Ali’i Drive and discover a whole other island.

Tune in to a lively multisport scene in this vibrant music capital.

Traveling for a race is one of the most exciting and rewarding gifts that this wonderful sport has to offer.

This Down Under destination offers something for everyone.

These U.S. cities are all home to some stellar swim, bike and run training venues and terrain, as well as vibrant multisport cultures.

Just like training at home, the key to success is having a schedule and the discipline to stick to it!

Create your own altitude camp in this Eastern Sierras training haven for endurance athletes.

An insider’s guide to swimming, biking, running—and refueling—in the footsteps of the many pros based here.

We're compiling a list of the Best Places to Live for Triathletes!

Stay fresh while traveling to a race by wearing lower body compression.

This quiet, pristine barrier island in southeast Georgia makes for a peaceful training escape or a fun family-friendly getaway.

Learn about this training paradise—plus, enter to win a trip to the stunning island.

We’ve compiled a collection of useful tips and tricks to make your next wheels-up adventure simple and stress-free.

With some of the most scenic training routes you’ll ever encounter and a lively foodie culture, Oregon’s high desert is a huge draw.

It’s the awe-inspiring locations, not the races themselves, that I remember most about my racing career.

The glamorous French Riviera is also one of the best places to tackle a challenging triathlon.

Nothing beats sightseeing via bicycle, and the California coastline is the perfect place to stockpile some miles heading into 2015.

Make plans to extend your race season and relax afterward on this active, tropical Mexican island.

Check out these three must-do’s as you consider planning a future trip to this Southeast Asian paradise.

Dispatch columnist Holly Bennett reaches out to a few globetrotting pros to learn their healthy travel habits.

Where do you go at the end of the season? These pros came to the Bahamas for some R&R (relaxing and racing).

A selection of U.S. destinations that are worthy of traveling to for a week (or more!) of triathlon training.

A world-class race venue in a modern Midwestern metropolis: Chicago is our kind of town.

Find out what to do over a weekend in this lively city in northern Alberta, Canada.

A cyclist’s wonderland awaits at Rich and George Hincapie’s boutique hotel in Travelers Rest, S.C.

This Central American country is a tropical playground jam-packed with adventure, casual camaraderie and a focus on eco-tourism.

Will Kelsay and Jennifer Fredrickson shares their tips for overcoming obstacles and learning to break out of a comfort zone.

This French Canadian village will host this year’s Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

Professional triathlete Will Kelsay shares photos and a rhyme from his adventures in Europe.

Ready to take on an international adventure (complete with an endurance race)? Will Kelsay shares his top tips.

Professional triathlete Will Kelsay and his partner Jennifer Fredrickson kicked off their adventure at the Lost Worlds Tuscany Crossing 50K.

Once-in-a-lifetime trips should happen more than once in a lifetime.

This vibrant, triathlon-loving city has spectacular scenery, adventurous opportunities and outstanding food and wine.

Well known throughout South America as a holiday retreat, the lakeside town of Pucón is equally famous among endurance athletes.

With sunny days, mild temps and a thriving triathlon community, San Diego County, Calif. can't be beat as a winter training spot.

Blur the lines of vacation and training with one of these epic, brag-worthy bicycling trips.

Athens, a college town with Georgia charm, is home to a trendy music scene, unique restaurants and a thriving cycling community.

There's plenty more to do in this mountain town than just skiing.

Endless training routes and epic scenery keep triathletes coming back to New Paltz, N.Y.

Head to taiwan or vietnam for a unique race experience and stay for a mix of luxury, adventure and cultural immersion.

Destination races are a wonderful aspect of triathlon, but there are some important health risks to be aware of.

Get a look at 15 breathtaking swim courses from around the world.

Headed to USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals this weekend? Get ready with advice on where to eat, sleep, play and train.

This New England resort town is home to miles of pristine beaches, heaps of nostalgic charm and a scenic Rev3 triathlon.

Endless single-track, temperate weather and scenic vistas make Chattanooga, Tenn., an ideal training destination.

Active lifestyle meets relaxing retreat in this all-inclusive Florida resort.

The quiet roads, serene lakes and endless running trails make St. George, Utah, a hot spot for a weekend of training or racing.

Hoi An was bustling with a mix of wandering international tourists, moped and bicycle riding locals, street vendors and even the occasional rooster.

Holly Bennett shares the contents of her carry-on bag ahead of her trip to Asia.

Interested in a unique triathlon experience? Try these tips for training, racing and exploring in and around Phuket, Thailand.

With temperate weather during the winter months and diverse running venues, Palm Springs, Calif. offers the perfect desert destination.

Need advice on open-water swimming, running biomechanics or your current nutrition strategy? Consider traveling to these specialists.

Attention single ladies: You might want to consider a European racecation.

Cyclists, foodies and adventure seekers won’t be disappointed on this tropical island.

Thinking about planning a training camp once the winter’s over? Flagstaff, Ariz. may be the perfect spot for it.

Looking for an iconic iron-distance race? Challenge Copenhagen may be just the event for you.

Destination races can be exhilarating yet exhausting. These tips will help you race your best when you travel far.

The ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Auckland, New Zealand, will feature challenging climbs, stunning views and strong spectator support.

With its foodie (and microbrew!) scene, outdoorsy ethic and urban energy (all that coffee?), Seattle is an easy draw for triathletes.

The stunning Riviera Maya region of Mexico makes for a beautiful, laid-back race destination.

With awesome training facilities, terrain and weather, Stellenbosch, South Africa, is quickly becoming the triathlon destination of choice.

This sleepy playground for New England’s well-heeled boasts a lively triathlon culture.

From tough triathlons that are worth the hurt to scenic ones that are worth the trip, we’ve rounded up the top swim-bike-run races.

Stellenbosch, South Africa is quickly becoming a travel destination of choice for triathletes.

Tropical weather, beautiful beaches and a challenging half-Ironman have drawn triathletes to St. Croix for decades.

This triathlon-friendly Caribbean island makes for a wonderful winter getaway.

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How to travel to and around Flagstaff, Ariz.

Check out one of these travel agencies to remove some of the hassle of traveling so you can focus on racing (or spectating).

Whether you want to race through the lava fields or relax in paradise, experience the best of the Big Island at the luxurious (and triathlete-friendly) Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows.

No focus groups. No formal polls. Just a bunch of tri-obsessed editors debating the most desirable cities and towns for triathletes. Whether it’s agreeable weather, stunning scenery, unbeatable training spots, lively culture or low cost of living, these cities have it.

Senior editor Jené Shaw recently drove across the U.S. to explore the thriving communities of triathletes in all parts of the country. If you ever plan to take a road trip, there are a few things she recommends for the drive.

Colorado's Peak-to-Peak Highway bike ride is a popular route for triathlon celebrities such as Craig Alexander and Chrissie Wellington.

Colorado's Peak-to-Peak Highway bike ride is a popular route for triathlon celebrities such as Craig Alexander and Chrissie Wellington.

Our top five picks for the best locations across the world to do an open-water swim.

This country has a rich history, unique beauty and a growing triathlon community.