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Hurricane Season 2025: What Forecasters Say Is in Store for Florida and the Caribbean

Looks like we're in for another "above average" Atlantic hurricane season, according to weather experts. Researchers at Colorado State University's Tropical Cyclones, Radar,…

Where to See F1 Races Live—And How to Save Money Getting to Them

Formula 1, the high-speed, unapologetically glamorous global motor racing series, is now one of the world’s most popular sporting events for travelers thanks not only to the presence…

This Summer Is Your Last Chance to Visit Oregon's Crater Lake Until 2029

After this summer, anybody who wants to take to the waters of Oregon's Crater Lake, whether as a swimmer or on a bout tour, is in for a long wait. Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal…

Don't Lose Your Phone on a Flight! They Might Turn the Plane Around

Misplace your phone during a flight and the pilot might turn the plane around. That's what happened on a recent Air France flight from Paris to the Caribbean. When a passenger and crew…

How to Spot Fake Reviews Written By AI, According to an AI Professional

Fake reviews of hotels, restaurants, and tours have been a problem for travelers since the earliest days of the internet. But now that sketchy businesses can use artificial…

Superman’s Cleveland: Filming Locations and Other Key Sites in His Creators’ Hometown

You've probably heard that Superman of Metropolis is originally from the planet Krypton by way of Smallville. But in point of fact, the Man of Steel—like Drew Carey, the gas mask, and…

America's Air Traffic Control Needs Fixing—Here's What to Do (and Not to Do)

About the author: William J. McGee is the Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel at American Economic Liberties Project. An FAA-licensed aircraft dispatcher, he spent seven years in…

Walt Disney World to Open All 6 Parks in Summer for the First Time in 6 Years

Walt Disney World is billed as offering four theme parks and two waterslide parks, but for the past half decade, customers were not allowed to access all of that on a single…

Save Money on Checked Luggage! The Best Carry-On Bags That Fit Under an Airline Seat

When airlines began charging to check bags, they also ushered in the era of "gate lice." That's modern slang for people who jockey for early boarding to their flights in order to score…

Inside the Renovated Frick Collection, NYC's Gilded Age Time Capsule

When first-timers visit the Frick Collection in New York City, they may not have any idea the place is fresh off a 5-year, $330 million renovation and expansion. Set to reopen…

Can You Really Get Water Past TSA by Claiming It's "Medical"? Fact-Checking Social Media

An Instagrammer says he figured out how to get full-size bottles of water past Transportation Security Administration checkpoints."Here's the greatest travel hack of all time,"…

Timely Topic of Human Migration the Focus of New Attraction in Fitting Spot

The issue of people crossing borders—whether as documented or undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees, deported migrants, or expats—has become one of the world's most…

5 Things Cruise Passengers Must Remember to Do—or Else Get Soaked for Thousands of Dollars

Put your smartphone in airplane mode.As TheStreet warns: "It’s not uncommon to hear horror stories of first-time cruisers who neglected to put their phones in airplane mode, only to…

Amid Measles Outbreak, Is a Vaccine Booster a Good Idea for Travelers?

An alarming outbreak of measles in West Texas and New Mexico continues to spread, and public health officials say the rise in cases could continue for several more months. As of this…

Visiting Greenland for First-Timers

A land of stark beauty and contrasts, Greenland can feel like a world apart. Selected as one of our Best Places to Go for 2025, it is the largest island in the world, roughly a quarter…

A Simple, Low-Cost Way to Get Lost Luggage (or Anything Else) Back—No AirTag Required

When it comes to preventing the loss of items on the road, most travelers know of just one tool: Apple's AirTag. The chubby, coin-sized device has become so ubiquitous that a number of…

"They’re Shrinking Our World": Trans Travel Freedoms Are Under Threat. Can Anything Be Done?

What’s it like to be a transgender American right now? “We’re scared, quite frankly,” Dr. Devon Ojeda, senior national organizer with Advocates for Trans Equality, tells…

Leaving Airbnb: How to Find a Safe, High-Quality Vacation Rental on Your Own

Even giants can fall if they grow too big. The problems with Airbnb are legion, and not getting much better.Many travelers want to find a new method for finding vacation rentals.…

Rocky Mountaineer's U.S. Scenic Rail Train Gets Easier, Cheaper, and a New Name

A well-received scenic rail service through the red-rock canyons of the American west will expand its service options in 2026, making it easier to use.In 2021, the Rocky Mountaineer,…

The Cheapest Countries to Travel to–and the Most Expensive

Amid growing fears of an economic recession, you might be looking for ways to tighten your travel budget. One fairly obvious way to do that: Pick a destination where your costs on the…

When Does ETIAS Start in Europe? New Entry Requirement and Fee Delayed Again

New entry requirements for traveling to Europe have been postponed again.The European Union eventually plans to roll out two related—but different—systems that will affect…

On This Beach, Nudity Is Mandatory

Beaches that allow nude sunbathing are often described as "clothing-optional," but clothing is not an option on the nude beaches of Rostock, Germany (the city's Warnemünde Strand is…

Wisconsin Supper Clubs: 7 of the Best Spots to Try the State’s Classic Dining Experience

Relics of the Prohibition era, Wisconsin’s distinctive supper clubs began as semi-illicit roadhouses and taverns where folks could linger over fish fry and a drink away from prying…

Which National Park Facilities Are Closed Because of Trump's Actions? How to Find Out

As you prepare to pay your federal income tax again this year, take special note of how much less you're getting from your government for your money now.The National Park Service (NPS)…

Arizona Road Trip Itinerary: Tucson to Grand Canyon in One Week

Few destinations connect as deeply within the American psyche as Arizona, and with good reason. The entire state is one giant road tripper’s dream. There’s a lot of rich territory to…