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Article / Packing & Luggage

United Airlines Launches ‘Twilight Bag Drop’ at Chicago O’Hare

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Article / Travel Ideas

40 Years After 'Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,' You Can Still Visit the Movie's Chicago Locations

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Article / Hotels

Airbnb Reminds You That Its AI-Powered ‘Anti-Party Technology’ Is Keeping an Eye on You

Ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend, Airbnb is reminding prospective renters that “disruptive gatherings” are strictly prohibited. Moreover, the company is emphasizing its…

Article / Road Trips

PBS Star Darley Newman Discusses the Places Around the USA That Will Bring the American Revolution to Life

The following is a transcript of a recent interview featured on the Frommer’s Travel Show Podcast. Our guest was PBS TV star Darley Newman. The interview has been edited for length and…

Article / Videos

There's Now a Music Video for That Viral Puerto Rico Tourism Song You Can't Get Out of Your Head

That infernally catchy Puerto Rico song that has become a viral sensation rivaling circa-2016 "Baby Shark" now has an official music video. And it was shot on the Isla del Encanto…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Are U.S. National Parks Becoming Less Safe?

Some 350 people, on average, die each year in U.S. national parks. That number is small compared to the 300 million visitors who walk through park gates each year. But each death is a…

Article / Air Travel

Viral Air Travel Hacks: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Article / Air Travel

American Airlines Tried to Derail My Marriage

As my husband can tell you, I swing to the dark side pretty fast. The "P" my first name starts with could just as easily stand for "Paranoia." That tendency of mine was triggered this…

Article / Air Travel

This Group of Americans Can Now Get TSA PreCheck for Free

The Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program, which provides enrollees with faster and less onerous preflight security screenings, is already a good bargain at $76.75…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

The World's Safest and Most Dangerous Countries in 2026

The state of global peace in 2026 is pretty grim, according to an annual report. And according to your own eyes if you've followed the news lately. Each year, the Institute for…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Traveling with Sleep Apnea: Expert Recommendations for CPAP Gear, Finding Distilled Water, and Other Tips

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Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Californians Can Visit Their Glorious State Parks for Free All Year—Sign Up by July 6

Citizens of California! We interrupt your news feed's stream of bonkers headlines to alert you to actual good news of a major freebie that has been announced.In honor of the 250th…

Article / News

The Brand-New Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Other Stops on North Dakota's "Teddy Trail"

Though Theodore Roosevelt was a New Yorker, the Dakota Territory had a huge influence on the 26th president. His stint in the 1880s as a cattle rancher in what would soon become North…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Why U.S. Sunscreens Are Finally About to Get a Lot Better

Americans will soon be able to erase sunscreen off their lists of must-buy souvenirs when traveling to Europe and Asia. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently added…

Article / Theme Park

Disney Makes Shuttles Exclusive to Paid Guests—While Universal Opens Part of Epic Universe for Free

If you go to Florida's Walt Disney World for a drink or to soak in the resort's ambience, a new rule change in the transportation system may require you to pay up.The theme park giant…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

14 Hacks for Saving Money on Car Rentals in 2026

American travelers are getting squeezed from every side. Airfare is rising. So are fuel costs. And it's all happening while soaring inflation drains the few spare dollars in our…

Article / Credit Cards & Loyalty Points

What Are You Supposed to Do with Your Spirit Airlines Credit Card Now?

More than a month after the sudden and dramatic collapse of Spirit Airlines—which left thousands of travelers and former Spirit employees scrambling—Free Spirit Travel Mastercard and…

Article / Hotels

Are We Booking Hotel Rooms Too Far in Advance?

The "sweet spot" for booking a hotel room is just 8 to 14 days before travel, according to a new report from Hotels.com.The booking engine's 2026 Hotel Price Index—based on internal…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

These Are the Safest Parts of Mexico for Travel Right Now

Amid reports of a rise in violent crime, these are the safest parts of Mexico for tourists right now. 

Article / LGBTQ

The Safest and Most Dangerous Destinations for LGBTQ+ Travelers in 2026

The arc of the moral universe is long and (supposedly) bends toward justice, but it appears to be doing a loop-de-loop with regard to LGBTQ+ rights and safety worldwide.That’s the…

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Hourslong EES Airport Waits for 2 More Years?! EU Official's Outlook Not Very Reassuring

Those of us hoping for a resolution to the long waits at Europe's airports may be in for a, well, long wait. Implementation of the European Union's new biometric Entry/Exit System…

Article / News

Sagrada Família Reaches Its Final Height. Is Construction Complete at Last?

Construction projects are notorious for running behind schedule. As with your bathroom remodel, so with the Sagrada Família. Antoni Gaudí's fanciful basilica in Barcelona, Spain, has…

Article / News

We Toured the New Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Here's Our Review

Variously likened to a Tatooine Sandcrawler, a mausoleum, a Minecraft creation, and a giant thumb drive, the architecture of the long-awaited Obama Presidential Center has inspired no…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

These Are the Safest Caribbean Islands for Travelers, According to the U.S. Government and Other Sources

The safety situation for travelers in the Caribbean varies across the region's many islands, with crime rates improving here or worsening there based on economic conditions,…

Article / Air Travel

Summer Flights to These European Cities Are Still Under $650

Round-trip summer flights from the U.S. to European travel hot spots such as Paris, Rome, and London will currently set you back $1,700 to $2,100, according to a new analysis from…