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Barcelona to Ban All Vacation Rentals by 2028
Although the announcement may seem surprising to outsiders, people familiar with Barcelona will recognize this has been a long time coming—and will likely be a harbinger of future…
Bags Stolen From Baggage Claim: The Airlines' Big Luggage Security Problem
Many travelers won't know or remember this, but there was a time when airline passengers had to to present a claim check in order to pick up their luggage after flights.Until the early…
JetBlue Basic Economy to Allow Carry-Ons—Which Airlines Still Charge for Overhead Bins?
JetBlue passengers with the airline's cheapest class of tickets, known as Blue Basic fares, will be allowed to bring a carry-on bag onto the plane at no additional charge, the carrier…
Where The Best Beaches in Europe for Water Quality Are
Weather forecasters say it's gonna be another summer of brutal heat waves in Europe—maybe the hottest season ever, according to some predictions. But at least there's some reassuring…
The Best Packable Backpacks: These Day Packs Fold Up for Easy Travel
Now that many travelers are cutting costs by packing only a single carry-on bag, a new problem arises: What should you carry around for a day of touring, or what bag can you use in the…
Not All Kids' Car Seats Are Approved for Airplanes: Know the Rules
Don't assume that you can automatically use your child's car seat on an airplane. It depends on the seat you own.
The Real Reason Cruise Ship Cabin TVs Don't Carry the Big Networks
The minute you step aboard a cruise, you're entering a bubble. Your phone calls cease, your e-mails go unchecked, and day-to-day pressures can't reach you. A good cruise is like a…
A Home Rental Exec Reveals His Best Hack for Finding Cheap Vacation Rentals
Sick of the high vacation rental fees on Airbnb and VRBO? A guy who founded one of the big home rental sites shares a huge tip for getting around them.
Online Passport Renewal is Back in the U.S.! Here's How to Get In On It
All right, Americans. Ready? This is online passport renewal, take two. The U.S. State Department today announced that it is once again accepting applications for online passport…
This Airline Is Mining Your Personal Information to Sell Things to You In Flight. Stop That!
Welcome to the spammy skies. United Airlines has launched a new ad serving platform that will exploit the personal travel information of its customers gathered from bookings, and the…
You’re Not Going to Like What Drinking Alcohol on Flights Does to Your Body, Per New Research
For the many travelers out there whose strategy for getting through long-haul flights is a one-two punch of boozing and snoozing, some German scientists have some bad news. A new…
What's It Like to Fly SATA Azores Airlines? Our Review
Though SATA Azores Airlines is among the least expensive carriers flying Transatlantic it is not an upstart. The carrier has been in business since 1990, first under the name Ocean…
Would You Climb This Scary Ladder "Floating in Thin Air" Above Norwegian Fjords?
As climate change pushes Southern Europe's summer temperatures past the proverbial boiling point, many travelers have begun to look northward to Scandinavia for outdoor vacation…
Find Vacation Rentals—But From Someone You Know: Meet Trustr, A New Rental Site
According to the National Association of Home Builders, there are 7.5 million second homes in the United States, which is 5.11% of the total number of homes. Yet even in this age of…
TSA Confirms Real ID Will Be Mandatory to Fly Starting May 7, 2025
This post was originally published in December 2022 and contains updated information.The deadline for all Americans to be using Real I.D., the strengthened identification format that…
Silver Nova Cruise Ship Review: What Silversea's All-Inclusive Luxury Cruising Is Like
Compared to mainstream cruises with their upcharges and theme-park-esque gimmicks, all-inclusive luxury cruises definitely have their charms. The staff knows your name and preferred…
11 Ways to Find a Cheap Cruise: The Secrets of Cruise Discounts in 2024
We’ve got the lowdown on how to make your hard-earned cruise vacation cash go even further. Here are 11 methods for booking a cheap cruise.
What to Do in Marseille—and Planning Pitfalls to Avoid
As one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, the port city of Marseille in southern France has a long and colorful history—and for a good chunk of that time,…
Where is Everybody? "Humanless” Customer Service is Dominating Travel. Can We Be Heard as Consumers?
Companies have been eliminating customer assistance and denying consumers help with increasing frequency, and now the problem is nearly ubiquitous. Why isn't this a national…
American Airlines Raises Bag Fees, Will Ban Some Booking Sites from Points Eligibility
This news post was updated with new information after its original publication.It's almost as if the corporations dominating our lives are determined to make back whatever they missed…
Deal Alert: Hawaii Hotels Are Up to 30% Cheaper Than Normal Right Now
If you've ever wanted a vacation on Maui's famed Ka‘anapali Beach, this is the year to go. Occupancy and prices are down some 20–30% in the popular West Maui resort area, but those…
Flying With Wine: Packing and Legal Tips You Need to Know
Packing wine to fly? We asked an expert about customs laws, airline policies, and avoiding luggage disasters.
How to Get U.S. National Park Reservations if They're Sold Out
The most popular national parks in the United States now require advance reservations for entry in peak season, and those often book up months in advance. Here's how to get into a…
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…
5 Ways to Get Airport Lounge Access Even Though You're Flying Economy
So what if your airline ticket was the cheapest one you could find? There are still ways to get into the airport lounge.