Tagged: 2024

Should the Eiffel Tower Olympic Rings Stay Up Permanently?

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris had a lot of memorable moments. That cringey Australian breakdancer alone provided enough fodder for several highlight reels. But we've all moved on…

Hurricane Season Forecast: 2024 Could Get Most Storms Ever

This post, originally published April 22, has been updated with new information.The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is going to be a rough one, according to weather forecasters. For…

Missed by No One, Brazil’s Visa for U.S. Citizens Is Returning

This post has been updated with new information.Just a few years after visiting Brazil got easier for Americans, traveling to the South American nation will get harder again. On…

Which National Parks Require Reservations in 2024?

Overcrowding remains a problem at the most popular U.S. national parks. Just ask the folks at Yosemite. After dropping the California preserve's timed-entry permit for summer 2023,…

Entrance Fee–Free National Park Days in 2024

More than a quarter of the 425 sites managed by the U.S. National Park Service charge entrance fees, ranging in price from $10 to $35. But on a few select dates each year, the federal…

Paris Métro Tickets Set to Double and Hotel Rates to Quadruple During Summer Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are shaping up to be très cher for spectators. That's French for "a big fat rip-off." This week local authorities announced a plan to nearly double…

Where to Stay for Edinburgh Festivals in 2024 When You Can’t Find a Hotel

Each August, the Scottish city of Edinburgh hosts five—count 'em, five—major arts and culture festivals dedicated to the performing arts, the visual arts, books, and military…

How Much Is a Hotel Room Gonna Cost in 2024? Where Rates Are Rising Fastest

Hotel room rates in many major cities around the world are expected to continue their skyward climb in 2024—rising by double-digit percentages in many places, according to the Hotel…

Amtrak Gulf Coast Train to Restore Service (Finally!) Between New Orleans and Mobile

Amtrak rail service between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, has been suspended since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. A long-in-the-works project to bring Amtrak trains…

Where to Catch the Total Solar Eclipse in North America in April 2024

They don't come along very often. Have you seen one?No, we're not talking about Star Wars sequels that will stand the test of time. We mean a total solar eclipse—one trip to the Dark…

Are Travelers Overloaded By Social Media?

Mary Gallagher recently received an e-mail from the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau offering "hot deals." But there was a catch: In order to receive them, she had…