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Just Back from Barcelona with the Family
Revisiting some old haunts and discovering some new ones, I found some tips and experiences that anyone heading to Gaudi's city would enjoy.
San Francisco's T2: America's Best New Airport Terminal?
If your flight has to get delayed, you might as well hope that you're stuck in San Francisco's new airport terminal. T2, which is shared by American Airlines and Virgin America, offers…
6 Ways to Deal With Pushy Street Vendors
Aggressive vendors at street markets and bazaars can overwhelm you with all sorts of unwanted attention and schemes. Here is how to deal with street vendors who use overaggressive…
Moo Deng Dupes: U.S. Zoos Where You Can See Pygmy Hippos
To see the young pygmy hippo–turned–internet sensation Moo Deng (pictured above) in real life, you'd need to travel to Thailand, where the charismatic star resides at Khao Kheow Open…
Airline Refund Rules: What You’re Owed for a Canceled Flight
With the busy holiday travel season fast approaching, a new Department of Transportation rule designed to protect U.S. airline passengers has gone fully into effect. As of Monday,…
What You’ll See on the Newly Expanded, More Interactive Tour of the White House
While we all stress out over who will move into the White House in January, one of the building's current occupants has unveiled some long-in-the-works upgrades to how visitors…
The Vessel in New York City Reopens with Entry Fee and More Security: Is It Worth Visiting?
In 2019, when the multiuse complex known as Hudson Yards opened in New York City , the centerpiece was a 150-foot-tall climbable sculpture called The Vessel. Designed by British…
5 Ways to See the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska
Heading to Fairbanks during aurora season? Here are the best ways to spot the northern lights during your visit.
Do Top of the Rock’s New Rooftop Rides Make It the Best Observation Deck in NYC? Our Review
Since 1933 visitors have been flocking to the observation deck at Rockefeller Center in New York City . In the early days, they could lounge on Adirondack chairs in an area painted to…
How to Find Out if a Cruise Port Will Be Crowded When You're There
Cruise ships keep getting bigger and bigger, but the delicate historic sights of Europe and the Caribbean remain the same size. When locals complain about overtourism, cruise ships are…
Hotel Noel! The Jolliest Hotel Christmas Decorations and Traditions
Lots of hotels across the United States get festive each December with lobby Christmas trees, visiting carolers, and enough twinkling lights to rival a stargazing park. But the…
Recent Art Vandalism Makes Visiting Museums Tougher for Travelers
London's iconic National Gallery, which receives some 3 million visits a year, has announced new security measures that will require more advance planning from travelers—and other…
What Not to Bring on a Cruise: Surprising Prohibited Items
Packing for a cruise? It's important to know what not to bring—and some common items banned by cruise lines may surprise you.
Flying with a Nut Allergy? You Might Be Freaking Out About the Wrong Thing
A team of scientists from the U.K. has released a new study debunking a widespread belief about how nut allergies work on airplanes. The common perception is that air travelers with…
Disney's New Lightning Lane Premier Pass: How to Access It for Less Money
Ever since the pandemic, one of the biggest annoyances at Disney theme parks has been the monetization of lines for rides. A few years ago, Disney invented a way to trick customers…
New United Flights to Greenland, Mongolia, Bilbao, and Beyond
We may look back at 2024 as the year when overtourism reached a breaking point. In many of the world's most visitor-clogged destinations, local governments enacted new restrictions and…
$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…