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Uber and Lyft Cleaning Fee Scams: Beware Nauseating Vomit Fraud
Uber and Lyft cleaning fee scams can add up to $150 to the price of a ride. Don't lose money if you didn't lose your lunch.
Asheville History: New Black Heritage Trail Honors a Rich Legacy
In travel journalism, Asheville, North Carolina, is often praised—and rightly so—for its Blue Ridge Mountains scenery, artsy sensibility, numerous craft breweries, and architectural…
Carnival to Cruisers: You Know We Can See You Naked, Right?
If you're naked on a cruise ship balcony, can anyone see you? Carnival Cruise Line weighs in.
Cheap Cruises in 2024: Fewer Discounts Than Usual, but Here Are 9 Strategies for Deals
The cruise industry is reporting record-breaking bookings this year, with many ships sailing at full capacity. Executives at cruise line after cruise line, including the multiple…
Are Hotel Room Safes Safe? The Surprising Truth Behind Online Fears
In-room safes lock, but do they stay locked when we leave the hotel? Recent viral videos on TikTok have travelers worried about theft, but is there cause to be?
The Best Airport Livestreams: Now Landing All Day on a Screen Near You
These YouTube plane spotters make a living by livestreaming jet airplane takeoffs and landings from airport runways around the world.
Waterfall Lovers, This Is Your Year: California's Snows to Bring Gushers Worth Traveling For
Two years ago, California's rivers ran so dry that outdoor tour companies that depend on the state's waterways had to close shop in midsummer. But in 2024, the cyclical weather pattern…
Most Reliable Airlines? The U.S. Carriers with Fewest Cancellations and Delays
The 10 largest U.S. airlines canceled just 1.29% of flights last year, according to final figures for 2023 released by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The government notes the…
Visiting Sunnylands, Palm Springs's Luxury Getaway for Presidents and Royalty
Even democracies have their kingmakers. And in the United States, there have been few more powerful than the Annenbergs. You may not have heard of them, but the people who govern the…
Just as We Predicted, Delta Air Lines Raises Checked Bag Fees
We knew this was coming. Though U.S. airlines swear they're in competition, they actually tend to raise baggage fees in a group.Two weeks ago, we saw bag fee increases from American…
The Best Disney World Hotels and Resorts That Are Close to the Theme Parks
Disney resorts will never be worth what Disney charges for them. The idea of spending $600–$900 a night for a room with laminate floors, basic platform beds, and not even bathrobes…
Countries That Drive on the Left Side of the Road: The Complete List
All the countries and territories in Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and the South Pacific where you'll need to drive on the left side of the road
Disney World Introduces a Slew of Consumer-Unfriendly Changes
At this point, complaining that Disney World is a money pit is a little like complaining Las Vegas has dice. We know, we know. But as long as vacation sellers come up with new ways for…
Planning a European Road Trip? The Safest and Most Dangerous Countries for Driving
The ease and affordability of train travel in Europe make a strong case for riding the rails to get around the continent as a tourist rather than renting a car. Plus, trains are better…
What Is the Legal Drinking Age in Mexico? Liquor Laws Tourists Should Know
Get to know Mexico's alcohol consumption laws—including the legal drinking age and bans on where you can drink—before you visit.
$99 Deal Alert! Cheap Flights to Amsterdam, Other European Cities on Sale for Leap Day
We only get a Leap Day once every 4 years, so how are you going to seize the day on Feb. 29, 2024? How about by booking an affordable flight to Europe? (Speaking of stuff rarely…
A Two-Fer Trip to New Zealand and Tahiti, with Hotels, That Costs the Same As Airfare Alone
A good deal saves you money.A really good deal does that, but also solves a problem.I'll put the surprisingly generous deal I found today in the second category. It's for travel from…
No, That Norwegian Cruise Line Ship Never Had Cholera Aboard
You might have seen headlines like this earlier in the week about Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Dawn, which reported that some 20 passengers were feeling ill:"Thousands stranded on…
How to Get a Refund from or Complain to Any Travel Company: Which Government Agency Oversees What
So you want to go after your travel company for a refund, poor service, or mistreatment? Here are the parts of the government that oversee travel businesses, including car rentals,…
Disney World to Give Free Water Park Tickets in 2025! But There's a Big Catch
You might have seen some breathless proclamation this week about Walt Disney World's newly announced freebie."Guests staying at Disney World’s resort hotels to get free water park…
Cruises with Concierge Levels: What Do You Get? And Is It Worth the Splurge?
For a price, cruise lines let you elevate your experience at sea with "concierge-level" accommodations. Here's what you'll get—and which lines are worth the splurge.
United Airlines, Matching Its Competition, Hikes Checked Bag Fees
What's the point of having "competition" among airlines if they all raise prices in lockstep?Perhaps United Airlines believed that it could minimize news coverage of the deed by…
Why Digging Holes at the Beach Is So Dangerous, Especially for Kids
A 7-year-old girl was killed on a Florida beach this week when the sand hole she and her brother were playing in collapsed on the children, who were vacationing with their…
Disney's Lightning Lane Is a Scam. Why Do People Keep Buying It?
Disney's Lightning Lane paid line system has some fatal flaws, and guests are exposing them online. If more people refused to pay for Genie+, the problems would resolve.
Now JetBlue Has Hiked Bag Fees, Too—Quietly and by a Lot
Yesterday we told you that American Airlines decided to spring another fee hike for checked baggage on travelers.Well, airlines tend to raise fees in packs. JetBlue has also surprised…