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$9 Chocolate Milk! $34 Club Sandwich! $200 Ticket! Disney's Prices Are Officially Nuts
Newly posted prices at Disney resorts are positively shocking. Has the famous storytelling company lost the plot?
Can I Fly Without an ID? TSA Rules for Lost or Stolen ID Cards
Your ID is lost, stolen, or forgotten, and you need to catch a flight. Will the TSA let you through airport security?
The Best Food Halls in Paris: Affordable Food Courts for France's Modern Style
The budget-minded food court concept is sweeping Europe, but but in a gastronomic capital like Paris, food courts have adopted a French flair with special accents on culture,…
Can You Really Fly with a Gun in the USA? Or Bring a Toy Gun on an Airplane? We Hate to Tell You...
In the first 9 months of 2024, the Transportation Security Administration intercepted more than 5,000 firearms at airport security checkpoints across the United States, the federal…
10 Great Fall Foliage Family Trip Ideas in 10 Different U.S. States
Think differently about family getaways this autumn. Instead of looking at leaves through a car window, find new ways to surround yourself with the brilliant colors of September,…
iPhone's Satellite Feature Can Help Travelers with No Power or Signal
Did you know Apple has a system that lets travelers send emergency texts via satellite even if there's no cell phone signal? Knowing how to use this tech could save your life.
Is "Skiplagging" Illegal? And Does the Controversial Airfare Hack Even Save Money?
The controversial airfare trick known as "skiplagging" will soon go on trial in federal court. The purportedly money-saving hack involves booking a flight with a connection, but then…
Ghost-Hunting in Galena, Illinois: Finding Hidden Haunts in the American Heartland
In the Midwestern town of Galena, Illinois, once the stomping ground of Ulysses S. Grant and Mark Twain, intrepid ghost-hunters detect spirits among the old brick buildings. Would I…
America's Scariest Haunted Hotels: Even More Inns for Supernatural Sightings
What do bank robbers, butchers, ballroom dancers, a schoolmarm, prostitutes and a lumberjack have in common? They're some of the long-dead characters who famously haunt hotels across…
America's Top 10 Haunted Hotels, Part One
As the air turns crisp and fall gets into full swing, consider spending a night or two at one of these haunted hotels and inns in Charleston, Savannah, New Orleans, Austin, and more.…
Discounts for Disney Due to Softer Bookings: See the Current Sales
Everyone knows a Disney parks vacation costs a lot. Disney was once a byword for whimsy and quality, but it seems like in our era, "expensive" has replaced "magic" as the single…
Wait Times for U.S. Passports Haven't Been This Short in Years!
In the first half of 2021, the United States State Department had an epic backlog of 2 million passport applications. As the Biden Administration began, the wait time for a new…
Online U.S. Passport Renewal is Now Fully Available! Here's All You'll Need
After a two-year period of beta testing, digital passport renewal is now a full reality for American travelers. Here's how it works and how long it takes.
These Travel Apps Gobble Up the Most of Your Phone's Mobile Data
Depending on your smartphone's service plan, the expense of data while you're roaming abroad can be one of the ugliest surprises in a travel budget. Forgetting to use the correct…
When to Start a Renewal of a U.S. Passport
Mail-in processing of passport renewal takes as long as three months, so it's crucial to know how soon you can apply to renew. The good news: A new digital renewal process is on…
How to Bike Normandy’s D-Day Beaches: A Car-Free Side Trip from Paris
Beyond their historical significance, Normandy’s D-Day beaches are quite simply beautiful. The stark and ever-changing light on the vast water creates a palette of colors that makes…
Exclusive: TSA Chief Reveals Huge Changes for Faster Airport Security—And Some Are Already in Place
With no fanfare, and with little public comment, one of the most dreaded aspects of air travel got faster, less intrusive, and far more pleasant. I’m talking about airport security,…
Alaska by Ferry: See Incredible Places for a Fraction of What Cruises Cost
I honestly don't know what made me open my eyes. Traveling aboard one of Alaska ’s state ferries from Juneau to Petersburg, I'd dozed off in the outdoor solarium—enjoying the mix of…
Will Southwest Keep Checked Luggage Free? We Finally Have an Answer
Every budget-minded air passenger in the United States already knows that longtime no-frills kingpin Southwest Airlines is in bad trouble. The list of woes is daunting: Repeated…
Oakland Airport's Name Change is Causing "Traveler Confusion" in San Francisco
The city of San Francisco says a recent name change at Oakland's OAK is unlawful, disorienting, and is tricking passengers into going to the wrong airport
Boston’s Fenway Park Tour: The Cheapest (and Most Fun) Way to See the Baseball Landmark
We took the official tour of Boston's Fenway Park and found that it's even better than attending a Red Sox game for going deep into the landmark's secrets.
If you wanted to fly to the San Francisco area's Oakland airport, which airport code would you use during booking?If you said SFO, short for San Francisco Oakland, you'd be flying to…
Airline Miles Programs Are Essentially Pyramid Schemes Now
They started out well. But here are 5 key ways airline loyalty points schemes are screwing you now.
Don’t Have TSA PreCheck? In Boston, There’s a $3 Trick to Skipping Airport Lines
A blessing and a curse for travelers to and from Boston is that the city’s international airport is pretty much smack-dab in the middle of the action. Buttressed against the Atlantic…
Unplugged! Royal Caribbean Bans a Popular Item That Many Cruisers Pack
Royal Caribbean has revised its list of forbidden items to ban a useful travel tool that many cruisers pack as an essential item. Even though the change "was not communicated to…