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Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: How to Take This Bucket List Trip on a Budget
A trip to see African gorillas in the wild isn't cheap. But there is a way to bring down costs as much as possible.
American Historical Sites People Think Are Real—But Are Actually Fake
You probably went to one of these on vacation or a field trip. You probably thought you were walking in the same rooms as the great figures in United States history. You were wrong.…
Texting Is Now Free on Delta: Here's How It Works
Delta Air Lines has announced that starting this weekend, passengers on 90% of its flights will be able to use the carrier's in-flight Wi-Fi network to text with people on the ground…
Now Is the Best Time to Apply for or Renew a U.S. Passport, Says State Department
If you need to apply for or renew a U.S. passport, the best time to do so is right now, according to the U.S. State Department.Processing times are shortest between September and…
Florida Keys to Reopen to Tourists October 1
The Florida Keys will reopen to tourists on October 1, government officials there have announced.The archipelago just off the southern tip of Florida was hit with extreme force by…
U.S. Airlines Are Making a Fortune from Checked Bag Fees
Two recent government reports have underscored the huge revenue-generating power of checked bag fees at the airport. First, a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study found that…
$5/Day One-Way Car Rentals to Florida Right Now
It's time for the Great Florida Drive-In. Each autumn, the major rental car brands need to shift inventory to their parking lots in Florida to meet winter tourist demand. Normally,…
A Tragic Backpacker Death Teaches an Important Travel Lesson
What happened to Kit Mallinson was the nightmare every parent has when they send their child away on a trip.Last December, the 18-year-old backpacker from Dorset, England, boarded a…
2018 Inca Trail Permits Will Sell Out Early Because of New Rules
If you were thinking of making 2018 the year you finally realize your dream trip of hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you'll need to start planning right now.Normally, Peru's…
We Attended a Sitcom Taping in Hollywood: Here's What to Expect and How to Get Tickets
We attended a TV sitcom taping—and we actually had fun! Here's what the experience is like, and here's how to get tickets for your next vacation.
India Ashram that Inspired the Beatles to Re-Open, 50 Years Later
If you were alive in 1968, you remember it: The Beatles dropped out of Western society, fled Beatlemania, and tuned in at an Indian ashram the well-known guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.…
Two New, And Quite Appetizing, Culinary Travel Books
The old cliché "I live to eat" has a new corollary: "I travel to eat." More vacationers are letting their taste buds decide where their feet (and wallets) will lead them. To aid with…
Introducing the Perfect One-Day Walking Tour of Rome
Forget the old cliché of Rome not being built in a day. If you’ve only got a day to spare, you can absolutely see the best of Rome. Unlike other European capitals, Rome has a touristic…
One U.S. Virgin Islands Resort Stands a Good Chance of Reopening First
Back in July, it was announced that a new management company had taken over the unique tented community known as Cinnamon Bay on the gorgeous island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin…
Toronto’s Remarkable 'Classical Pursuits': Apply Early for A Memorable Vacation
The "learning vacation:, a summer week or two of serious reading and discussions, is usually organized by a great, English-language university. Oxford, Cambridge, Cornell, and St.…
A Major Battle is About to Erupt Over Marijuana Tourism
Last year, California, Nevada, Maine, and Massachusetts joined five other states in legalizing the recreational use and sale of marijuana. The action taken by California is…
Not All of the Caribbean was Devastated by Irma: Don't Neglect the Rest
Our hearts go out to those island nations that suffered so badly from recent storms—St. Martin, the Virgin Islands, Barbuda, among them. But by assuming that all such islands were…
The Undeniable Drop in Incoming Foreign Tourists Will Gravely Affect Our Economy
Disturbing reports from a number of reliable sources have shown, beyond doubt, that the number of incoming foreign tourists to the United States has fallen dramatically in the past…
After the Storms: What You Need to Know If You Have Booked Travel to Impacted Regions
Harvey's and Irma's effects will be felt for months to come. What the airlines, cruise lines, hotel companies, and other travel industry entities are—and aren't—doing to…
Rental Car Rates Could Zoom Sky-High Thanks to Lobbyists
Today, the American Car Rental Association (ACRA), a lobbying group for the car rental industry, is wrapping up its annual Washington, D.C. "Legislative Conference," during which it…
Motel 6 Accused of Sending Guest Lists to ICE
Phoenix New Times, an Arizona newspaper, reports that at least two local Motel 6 properties stand accused of violating customer privacy by sending guest lists to the United States'…
10 Top Portuguese Wine Experiences
For a small country, Portugal produces an astonishing variety of wine: fresh and frisky “green wines” from the far north, sultry Port and Madeira dessert wines, wonderful reds and…
Up-to-the-Minute Online Tool Finds Wisconsin's Best Fall Foliage
New England states get all the attention when it comes to fall foliage, but there are other leafy places worth peeping during Pumpkin Spice Latte season.One of the best in the Midwest…
Canada Completes World's Longest Hiking Trail
After 25 years of trying, officials in Canada have managed to stitch together a network of hiking, biking, and paddling trails that stretches across the breadth of the country from…
Non-Flyers Now Allowed Into Secured Areas at Pittsburgh Airport
We've got good news for airport shoppers, chaperones, and prolonged goodbye-sayers.For the first time since 9/11, an American airport is allowing people without tickets into secured…