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Dogs Now Welcome at Four Disney World Hotels
Pluto and Goofy are no longer the only dogs welcome at Walt Disney World (Goofy is supposed to be a dog, right?).The family entertainment mecca in Central Florida is now allowing…
WATCH: Drone Footage Takes You Soaring Over the Swiss Alps
As any Instagrammer will tell you, it's not easy to capture the majesty of the Swiss Alps with a camera. But a new short film made from drone footage sure comes close. Dubbed…
Same-Sex Couples Can Now Get Married on Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises will soon begin offering legal weddings for same-sex couples aboard ships in international waters, the company announced on October 11 (which, not coincidentally, was…
Hotel Chain Brings Real-Time Sign Language Interpretation to Guests
Travelers who are deaf or hearing-impaired can now make use of a cool new free service at Room Mate Hotels, a Spain-based chain with 22 properties in cities around the world, including…
Turkey Suspends Visas for Americans
A diplomatic spat between the United States and Turkey has spun out of control and resulted in the suspension of tourist visas in both directions. Tensions have been growing between…
After Las Vegas, Should Airport Security Measures Now Be Applied to Hotels?
The recent horrific shooting in Las Vegas has touched off a number of articles and proposals by travel writers on the relationship of hotel security measures to acts of…
One Key to a Successful European Vacation Is Planning Several Months Ahead
When is it best to begin planning your trip to Europe? Though some of the experts disagree, the majority of them say just after the start of the new year, when airline tickets tend to…
If You Crave a Caribbean Vacation, Many Areas Escaped Storm Damage: A List
This coming winter, many thousands of Americans will agonize over whether they can enjoy tropical vacations in the Caribbean of the sort they once knew. Should they even bother to…
If Morality Won’t Persuade U.S. to End Gun Violence, How About Economic Damage?
Because this blog is about travel, not politics, I am prevented from discussing the issues of gun control raised by the recent shooting in Las Vegas. But I very definitely am entitled…
Starting Oct. 13, Drive California's Highway 1 from Carmel to Big Sur Again
With the completion of the new Pfeiffer Creek Bridge in Big Sur, California, a key portion of the state's spectacularly scenic Highway 1 is set to reopen on October 13. The original…
Date Set for Last Virgin America Flights
Your last chance to fly with Virgin America is April 24, 2018. The award-winning and much-loved carrier was acquired by Alaska Airlines for $2.6 billion in late 2016. Alaska later…
Norwegian Cruise Line Drinks Package Now the Priciest at Sea
Norwegian Cruise Line has raised the price of its Ultimate Beverage package, covering all alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks that a passenger consumes while on board the ship (except…
Icelandair Joins the Basic Economy Crowd
Icelandair has joined the major U.S. airlines in rolling out a new stripped-down fare. "Economy Light," Icelandair's version of Basic Economy, comes with zero checked baggage…
Upper Levels of Rome's Colosseum Reopening for Tours
The upper tiers of the Colosseum in Rome are reopening to the public for the first time in four decades. The renowned architectural marvel—which dates to the first century A.D. and is…
Waterfront Entertainment Complex in D.C. Set to Open Oct. 12
A soon-to-open waterfront development in Washington, D.C. is set to offer visitors a bunch of new dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation options just south of the National…
California Desert Caves Soon to Reopen to the Public
The only limestone caves in the California state parks system will soon reopen to the public, the Los Angeles Times reports. Located in the remote Mojave Desert in the southeastern…
The Shortest Flight in the U.S.
United Airlines has begun operating the shortest commercial flight in the United States. Zipping between San Francisco and Santa Rosa in California's Sonoma County wine region three…
Hot Tips on Hotel Stays from Top Travel CEOs
So what do the masters of the travel universe have in store for us vacationers? I attended the Skift Global Forum, an industry conference, and in between the speeches on marketing and…
Arthur Frommer: Resort Fees are Immoral, But More Hotels Are Imposing Them
At a large and growing number of U.S. hotels, final room prices have recently risen by thirty to sixty dollars because of "resort charges" billed to hotel guests. This has happened…
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: How to Take This Bucket List Trip on a Budget
A trip to see African gorillas in the wild isn't cheap. But there is a way to bring down costs as much as possible.
American Historical Sites People Think Are Real—But Are Actually Fake
You probably went to one of these on vacation or a field trip. You probably thought you were walking in the same rooms as the great figures in United States history. You were wrong.…
Texting Is Now Free on Delta: Here's How It Works
Delta Air Lines has announced that starting this weekend, passengers on 90% of its flights will be able to use the carrier's in-flight Wi-Fi network to text with people on the ground…
Now Is the Best Time to Apply for or Renew a U.S. Passport, Says State Department
If you need to apply for or renew a U.S. passport, the best time to do so is right now, according to the U.S. State Department.Processing times are shortest between September and…
Florida Keys to Reopen to Tourists October 1
The Florida Keys will reopen to tourists on October 1, government officials there have announced.The archipelago just off the southern tip of Florida was hit with extreme force by…
U.S. Airlines Are Making a Fortune from Checked Bag Fees
Two recent government reports have underscored the huge revenue-generating power of checked bag fees at the airport. First, a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study found that…