Americans are traveling abroad in droves. The number of U.S. citizens flying to international destinations reached nearly 6.5 million passengers in March, according to the International Trade Administration. That鈥檚 the highest March total in over five years and shows that the post-pandemic 鈥…
Checking your bags has become more expensive across multiple major airlines. American Airlines this week announced that domestic bag fees would increase by as much as 33%. For domestic flights, the old $30 fee for the first checked bag is now $35 if purchased online or $40 if purchased at th…
Elliott Brown had booked a two-night stay at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square.鈥淚 booked the room with points, so I had the expectation there would be no payment at all,鈥 he says. But upon arrival, he learned of a $25 nightly 鈥渄estination fee.鈥 The fee purports to cover am…
While the 2024 Paris Olympics will rely on purpose-built venues to host some sports, as well as an Olympic Village and media village, these Olympics are set to feature the city鈥檚 heritage.
As Jessica Malerman was enjoying a meal on board a Royal Caribbean cruise in October, another passenger noticed her T-shirt from Taylor Swift鈥檚 Eras Tour. The two struck up a conversation, and Malerman says they connected immediately.鈥淭hat's when it hit me,鈥 Malerman says. 鈥淭his is the perfe…
All-inclusive vacations can conjure images of food under heat lamps, too many poolside pi帽a coladas, and being trapped on resort grounds. But sun-soaked packages are not the only type of all-inclusives. Sure, sprawling mega-resorts exist 鈥 and their numbers are growing. All-Inclusive by Marr…
An estimated 330,000 people will be headed to Las Vegas for the upcoming Super Bowl, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Whether you are one of those football fans or you鈥檙e a traveler planning to live it up on the Strip sometime this year, there鈥檚 plenty to do in S…
An estimated 330,000 people will be headed to Las Vegas for the upcoming Super Bowl, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Whether you are one of those football fans or you鈥檙e a traveler planning to live it up on the Strip sometime this year, there鈥檚 plenty to do in Sin City on...
Are you ready to escape the winter blahs? This is your lucky day. With the cruise industry鈥檚 WAVE season deals, which run until the end of February, typically, you can snare some of the best deals of the year.
Vacations to popular destinations can sometimes feel like you鈥檝e been sucked into a tourist trap rather than immersed in a new culture. Given that, you might seek a vacation spot that has a track record of tourist appeal, but remains off the mainstream鈥檚 radar 鈥 for now.American Express Travel's 2024 Trending Destinations list offers a...
Think back to summer 2021, as COVID-19 restrictions began to loosen and travel started to bounce back. Remember how difficult it was to book a vacation rental on platforms such as Airbnb or Vrbo?Now, those problems are long gone, according to a report from AirDNA, an analytics company that tracks Airbnb and other short-term rental...
You've probably seen a lot of stories explaining why you need travel insurance. They concentrate on speculating about all the really bad stuff that might happen before or during your trip. Although the bad stuff is important, focusing on it is misdirected: You need travel insurance for only one reason 鈥 money.
Though I initially visited Norway to see relatives 鈥 three of my grandparents grew up there 鈥 nature is the real draw here, even for those with family ties. It's a land of intense beauty, with famously steep mountains and deep fjords carved out and shaped by an ancient ice age.
Filmmaker Park Inje made the most of his recent trip to the United States to attend the Critics Choice Awards, where his Disney+ K-drama 鈥淢oving鈥 was nominated for Best Foreign Language Series. 鈥淎fter I arrived, I went to the Guitar Center in Hollywood,鈥 the director said in an interview over Zoom. 鈥淚 was really excited to see all the guitars used by legendary artists, including the guitar that Eddie Van Halen used to use. My wife and I are going to explore L.A. a bit and we are kind of interested in seeing Las Vegas and places like that. And the Grand Canyon. Then we鈥檒l head back home to South Korea.鈥 Prior to directing the superhero series, Park had helmed season two of the Netflix hit series 鈥淜ingdom.鈥 This interview was conducted in Korean and translated into English.
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2023 was a turbulent year for airline elite status. A few major airlines announced significant loyalty program changes 鈥 many of which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. In most cases, it鈥檚 made a more challenging path with higher spending requirements to earn airline elite status.Some of the most notable and drastic shifts happened...
If your summer trip plans include a few days in a big city, chances are you'll be using public transit to navigate the area. And if you do, it's a good idea to arrange in advance for whatever special discounts and visitor tickets you might use, so you're ready to get going right away and don't waste time figuring out your transit needs. If you haven't traveled in a while, you might be surprised at two basic trends among big U.S. cities:
Three-time Grammy Award-winning a cappella group Pentatonix recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They also earned their fifth Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for 鈥淗olidays Around The World鈥 鈥 a 12-track collection that includes collaborations with a range of artists, including Broadway star Lea Salonga and classical musician Lang Lang. Pentatonix鈥檚 Mitch Grassi took time out during the group's recent tour to talk with us about the Grammys, how he stays healthy and some of his favorite places in the world. To keep updated on the group, check out their website at https://www.home.ptxofficial.com/.
If any European capital knows how to enjoy the good life, it鈥檚 Vienna. Compared to most modern urban centers, the pace of life here is slow. Locals linger over pastry and coffee at caf茅s. Concerts and classical music abound. And chatting with friends at a wine garden is not a special event but a way of life.
Maybe your idea of fun in the snow is cozying up to a fire with a good book. Maybe the idea of a moonlight snowshoe hike intrigues you. Perhaps a decadent dinner on the mountain that requires a sleigh or snow cat ride. How about racing the kids down a multi-lane tubing hill, ziplining, or a luxuriant day (or two) at the spa while the kids are busy taking ski lessons. Maybe it鈥檚 exploring a national park entirely differently.
This time last year, Choice Hotels wasn鈥檛 even a contender in NerdWallet鈥檚 annual analysis of hotel brands and their loyalty programs. In past years, we didn鈥檛 collect data on Choice because its award search didn't show enough availability. (As part of our analysis, we collect data on bookings eight months from the time of search.)...
Remote and hybrid work has affected many industries, from commercial real estate to downtown restaurants. And it has impacted how many workers, unfettered by office attendance requirements, plan their travels. Some call it 鈥渂leisure travel,鈥 鈥渓aptop lugging,鈥 鈥渨orkations鈥 or simply 鈥渂lended travel.鈥 The gist is the same: Remote and hybrid employees extend work trips to...
Despite all the reports you see about the need for additional travelers' rights, here in the U.S., airline travelers already enjoy a reasonably robust set of rights as things stand. If you want a quick refresher course on your rights as an airline traveler, the best place to start is the current Department of Transportation (DoT), "dashboard," a set of three tables that show the main promises from all the big airlines. The dashboard covers the 10 largest U.S. airlines: Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta. Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, and United. Entries are based primarily on each line's contract of carriage, which is the controlling document in your transaction with an airline.
As everyone knows, Pisa has the famous tilted tower you can climb, but lesser-known Lucca is encircled by an unspoiled Renaissance wall you can bike. These two Tuscan towns, near Florence and each other, make for an easy day trip from Florence. But if you have time for more than a touristy quickie, each offers great Italian city scenes 鈥 offering visitors the chance to savor Pisa's rich architectural heritage, and bask in Lucca's genuine charm.
Shoji Morimoto鈥檚 international bestseller 鈥淩ental Person Who Does Nothing鈥 ($21.99, Hanover Square Press,) is finally available in the United States. The Japanese author became an accidental sensation after offering his Rental Person services on Twitter (now renamed X). The married father offers nothing inappropriate or illegal. Some clients will ask him to accompany them for a meal, so they don鈥檛 have to eat alone. Another will ask that he watches them as they write, so they won鈥檛 procrastinate. Morimoto has worked as a dependable and nonjudgmental stranger since 2018.
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The surge in inflation may have slowed, but the cost of everyday items is still high enough to put a strain on your travel budget. If winter already has you dreaming of a luxury beach vacation, it's worth finding a destination where the U.S. dollar delivers more bang for your buck. Fortunately, there are several...
The travel industry is expecting a big year in 2024 鈥 maybe too big. Most of the signs are good, but the industry's expansion plans may be overestimating just how good.
After starring opposite Sydney Sweeney in 鈥淓uphoria鈥 and Kaley Cuoco in 鈥淭he Flight Attendant,鈥 Alanna Ubach will next be seen in Seth MacFarlane鈥檚 Peacock comedy series, 鈥淭ed.鈥
With just two million people, tiny Slovenia is one of Europe's most overlooked yet unexpectedly delightful destinations. Located where the Germanic, Mediterranean, and Slavic worlds come together, Slovenia has an intimate capital city, eerie caverns, breathtaking mountains, historic villas, and a unique tradition at a lake that prompts grooms to hit the gym and build some muscle.
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