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Can I Use a Driver's License to Drive Into Mexico or Canada?
Here's what's required of U.S. citizens to cross by land into Mexico or Canada.
This Himalayan Kingdom Is Adding a Tourist Tax of $200 Per Day
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan will finally reopen its borders to tourists on September 23, following an extended closure due to the pandemic. But the government has thoroughly…
Do Kids Need Their Own Memberships in Global Entry?
Do children need to enroll in Global Entry, or can they simply tag along on their parents’ memberships?
The Disney Wish Cruise Ship: Our Photos and an Honest Review
The Disney Wish is the fifth custom-built ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet, joining the smaller Disney Magic (1998), Disney Wonder (1999), Disney Dream (2011), and Disney…
Can't Get Global Entry? Skip Airport Lines with Mobile Passport Control—It's Free
With airports busy again, travelers are seeking ways to dodge cumbersome lines. Some of the worst queues stack up at the Border Protection desks at entry points to the United…
Deserted: Eerie Photos of Abandoned Islands Around the World
By definition, islands are cut off from other places. Maybe that's why deserted islands that show signs of once having had human inhabitants feel especially eerie and forlorn. Floating…
In Florida You Can Get a Ticket for Playing Loud Music from Your Car
A new state law in Florida affects everyone who gets behind the wheel there—and that includes tourists on road trips, in rental cars, and anywhere else except maybe Tomorrowland…
White House Tours Are Back. How to Snag a Spot and What You’ll See
A full schedule of White House tours will resume in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, July 19, the Biden administration has announced. As the Associated Press reports, free tours of the…
What to Know About Costa Rica’s Red Taxis So You Don’t Get Ripped Off
A quick guide to understanding Costa Rica's government-regulated red taxi system—and avoiding paying too much for a "pirate" ride.
Glow in the Dark! Dazzling Bioluminescent Attractions—and How to See Them
Glowworms, fireflies, and marine life put on magical light shows in these lagoons, caves, and forests in the U.S., Caribbean, and beyond.
An Easy New Way to See Redwoods in the San Francisco Bay Area
A newly opened hiking trail in the San Francisco Bay Area supplies a wide-ranging survey of California's scenic wonders, all within a manageable distance and on easily traversable…
European Vacations Went Cashless Fast. Are You Prepared?
I spent all of May in the United Kingdom. And as incredible as it sounds, I didn't go to an ATM once. When I entered the country, I had £40 in my wallet, plus a little loose change. I…
Canada Gets New Airline Refund Rules (They're Better Than America's)
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) announced this week that as of September 8, 2022, its regulations governing passenger protections will be expanded.Until now, flyers on…
Better Pack Light! Mishandled Checked Luggage Spikes at Airports
You can add lost luggage to the long list of problems plaguing air travelers in this summer of canceled flights, hours-long airport lines, and soaring ticket prices. U.S. airlines are…
Airlines Messed Up 2022. All Your Travel Plans Should Be Cancellable Now
However you slice it, the airlines messed up this summer. They overpromised and can't deliver, and we're the ones paying the price.More than 14,000 U.S. flights were canceled or…
The Best Way to Prevent Traveler's Diarrhea, According to Scientists
Watching what you eat doesn't always work. But this safe, affordable solution has been proven effective in scientific studies.
Seeing ABBA Voyage in London: Getting There, Best Seats, Saving Money
When I first heard about the concept of ABBA Voyage , I was deeply dubious. I think a lot of us were. The show, which opened in the spring of 2022, is a dynamic, buoyant,…
Would You Take a 70-Day Bus Trip from India to the U.K.?
A bus trip that covers more than 12,000 miles, crosses into 18 different countries, and lasts 70 days will take place next year if all goes as planned. India-based tour operator…
Yellowstone Is Partly Closed: Here's How Getting in Works Now
Update, July 1: Yellowstone National Park will reopen significant sections of the North Loop Road on July 2. Check the park's official site (linked below) for the latest changes in…
T-Mobile Boosts Free Perks for Travelers: Roaming, Flight Wi-Fi, Gas Discounts
If you want to feel old, tell the children in your life that not so long ago it was too expensive to use your smartphone on vacation. Back then, if you forgot to put your phone on…
The Orient Express of the Fjords? Upgraded Cruises Coming to Norway’s Coast
Hurtigruten Norway, the ferry/cruise line/shipping service that has been schlepping local Norwegians, international tourists, and cargo along the coast of Norway since 1893, is…
Does Universal Orlando's Private VIP Experience Tour Deliver What It Promises?
How much would you pay to have a theme park all to yourself? Pretty much no one has the kind of cash it takes to buy out a theme park—no one you'd probably want to hang out with for…
Grand Canyon National Park Opens First New Hotel Buildings in Five Decades
Grand Canyon National Park has brand-new hotel lodgings on park grounds—the first ones in more than 50 years, according to the hotel's operator. The freshly constructed and…
How to Spend Two Days in Strasbourg, the Proudly French City That Looks Like Germany
Let’s say you’re visiting Paris and you’d like to see another side of France—or even another country in Europe—but you don’t have a lot of time and you don’t want to take a plane. The…
Family Vacation in Puerto Rico! These Resorts are Good with Kids
Puerto Rico is back! After Hurricane Maria’s devastation and Covid’s exclusion, the best hotels have been rebuilt, refreshed, and reopened—and families are returning. Some popular…