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Key West Bans Common Types of Sunscreen
In a late effort to revive its rapidly dying coral reef system, the island city of Key West, the crown of the Florida Keys, will ban sales of all sunscreen containing the chemicals…
10 Top Alaska Vacation Packages
You already know that Alaska is a big state. But if you want to take a trip to it, you probably don't know where to start. Don't worry—Alaskans know their home is rangy and wild, and…
Hong Kong Disneyland's Hotels, Rides, and Food: Worth a Visit?
Unlike other Disney resorts, Hong Kong Disneyland is a breeze to manage. In fact, it's probably the world's easiest Disney park to visit. Not only is it connected to town by a simple…
The Celebrity Edge: A Tour of the New Pinnacle of Cruise Ship Design
The Celebrity Edge is, in the words of its parent company, "game-changing." The truth of that remains to be determined as the game goes on, but there's no doubt this new vessel is…
Ultra-Rare Images of Early Disneyland
When Walt Disney pitched his idea for an amusement park on his ABC TV show in 1954 (pictured), he could never have predicted that his Disneyland would one day be one of the most…
Is This the King of Airfare Search Sites? The Aggregator of Aggregators
For years, we've been telling you that the best places to find cheap airfare are often the "aggregators," which are search engines that scan prices from dozens of different…
Switzerland Just Won the Gondola War (If That Exists) With This Crazy Tramway
Temperatures that plummet 20 degrees below zero. A hostile, windy crag 2.5 miles (4,000 m) high, totally devoid of trees. Air so thin that people can only wheeze, creeping around at…
A Brand New V&A Design Museum Opens This Week
The world-famous V&A museum, founded as an offshoot of the Great Exhibition of 1851, is one of London's most popular attractions, bringing in about 4.4 million visits a year. This…
Your African Dream Trip Is Now Cheaper Than Ever
In the past six months, the value of the South African rand has tumbled some 40% against the U.S. dollar. In March, one greenback would get you a bit more than 11 rand. Today, you get…
Drive to Florida in a Rental Car for Only $7.99 a Day
Winter is coming, and in Florida, so are the tourists. Each year, the major car rental companies shift their inventory to where the business is, and now that summer is ending, Hertz…
Eat on Florence's Streets and You Could Be Fined $580
Lots of people choose to visit Italy because they respect the cuisine, but now, eating it with dignity is the law. On September 4, Florence instituted a new penalty for tourists who…
JetBlue Increases Baggage Fee, Leading Way for Copycats
It's like a cautionary fairy tale. There once was a fun-loving, egalitarian airline that wanted to revolutionize the industry. All seats were given personal TVs, there was only one…
Do I Need Car Insurance When I Rent a Vehicle? Maybe Not
Should you buy CDW coverage when you rent a car? You may be surprised to learn that you can save the money—because you're already covered.
Why Airlines Like to Annoy You with Credit Card Pitches—and Why It's About to Get Worse
A researcher has calculated how much money U.S. airlines are making from in-flight credit card sales pitches, and the number isn't good news for peace and quiet.
My Hotel Is Overbooked! What Did I Do Wrong?
It happens all the time. Guests with reservations are sent somewhere else because there are no more rooms. Here's how you can avoid getting bumped when a hotel is full.
Can We Talk About Those Ridiculous Game Show Vacation Prices?
When it comes to the cost of a vacation, the price is not right on TV game shows.
Epic New Zealand Rail Line to Reopen After Quake
New Zealand's gorgeous Coastal Pacific rail service, which runs between Picton and Christchurch on the South Island's east coast, announced it will return on December 1. KiwiRail's…
The 'Mamma Mia!' Sequel is a Lie: That's Not Greece!
You may remember—or perhaps you studied it in your Great Achievements of World Cinema class—that the first Mamma Mia! movie was set in Greece. Based on the hit Broadway musical, the…
How Far in Advance Should I Book Flights?
Next to the tax code, there may be nothing more confusing than airfare. Dynamic pricing, capacity-controlled rate tiers, seasonal shifts—how is anyone supposed to know the best time to…
A Deadly End for the Yellowstone Daredevils
Two years ago, in the spring of 2016, a few young Canadians created an international scandal by treading into forbidden, protected areas of Yellowstone National Park and recording it…
For These European Sights, You Should Reserve Tickets Ahead
Because travel has become so affordable, the world's favorite tourist attractions have never been more crowded. Some of them are so overrun that you could spend as many hours outside…
After 700 Years, Westminster Abbey Opens Secret Attic to Visitors
It took five years and $30.5 million (£22.9 million) to make it happen, but Westminster Abbey in London has just made a spectacular new addition to one of Europe's top tourist…
U.S. National Park Fees Leap Higher Overnight
When Americans woke up this morning (June 1), they discovered it would cost them a lot more to enter their national parks.Nearly all the major parks hiked their entry rates by a hefty…
Bad News for the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Pearl Harbor's world-famous memorial (pictured above) that straddles the submerged wreck of the USS Arizona has been closed indefinitely.The trouble began May 6, when cracks were…
Avoid Extra Bag Fees with This Fiendishly Clever Packing Hack
You don't have to check a second bag. Here's a smart tip for when you've bought more souvenirs than you can fit in your luggage.