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Days in 2023 When All U.S. National Parks Are Free to Enter
All units managed by the U.S. National Park Service waive entrance fees on 5 days in 2023.
Go to Disney Parks for Free Any Day of the Week—the Streamer Army Will Take You
Some Disney fans broadcast live streams of the rides and shows of Walt Disney World or Disneyland for hours every day. Here are a dozen of the best ones on YouTube.
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Door County, Wisconsin
Waterside outdoor adventures, lighthouses, fish boils, and other fun ways for families to fill their days on this Wisconsin peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan
Hertz to Pay $168 Million to Falsely Arrested Customers—From Its Insurance
We have an update to the ongoing scandal involving the Hertz Corporation, which was accused by hundreds of customers of reporting them to police for stealing cars that were lawfully…
French Baguettes and Cuban Light Rum Get UNESCO Heritage Status
Anyone who has ever bit into a fresh baguette in France already knows that crunchy-chewy creation counts among the exceptional achievements of humanity. But now UNESCO has made it…
The End of Tourism in Bali? Indonesia Outlaws Sex Outside Marriage—For Visitors Too
The slow creep of religious supremacism in world government has claimed a new victim: one of the planet's most beloved tropical destinations. On Tuesday the parliament of Indonesia,…
"Czar of Noir" Eddie Muller's Surprising Thoughts on the World's Best Place for Film Noir
TCM's Eddie Muller, a leading film noir scholar and preservationist, talks about how the genre inspires travel and cultural exchange.
Auf Wiedersehen, Airplane Mode! Europe Allows Smartphone Use on Flights
Passengers on flights within the European Union will soon be able to use their cell phones with no restrictions, thanks to a decision by the European Commission, the 27-nation bloc's…
Alaska Airlines Launches Electronic Bag Label: See How it Works
Alaska Airlines has started rolling out a new electronic bag tag that eliminates the need for printed destination labels for checked luggage. The new devices, which were announced…
Frontier Airlines Hangs Up on Customer Service by Phone
Frontier Airlines, the carrier so cheap it won't even allow most passengers to recline seats without fees, has found a new way to cut costs and further contribute to the indignity of…
In Spain, Cheap High-Speed Rail Is Now the Norm
Spain's golden age of affordable high-speed rail has arrived. Last week a new company called Iryo launched fast train service between Madrid and Barcelona, with routes to Valencia,…
Hilton to Evict Global Tiki Icon Trader Vic's London on Dec. 31
The London Hilton on Park Lane has reportedly notified the management of Trader Vic's, a historic icon of tiki bar culture, that its last day in business will be December 31, 2022, a…
What's the TCM Classic Cruise Like? Like the Most Fun I've Had at Sea in Years
It was evident that this cruise wouldn’t be like any other when someone’s phone rang in the middle of the pre-departure lifeboat drill—and it was Elton John calling on FaceTime. “He…
Verizon Gooses Its International Data Benefits to Be More Competitive
Earlier in 2022, smartphone service giant T-Mobile, which gobbled up competitor Sprint in 2020, flexed the power of its post-merger muscle by increasing the speed and data available to…
Bar Harbor, Maine, Votes to Limit Cruise Passengers, Setting Stage for a Fight
Amid all the U.S. election news earlier this month, you might have missed a development that could have a significant impact on travelers. Voters in the picturesque town of Bar…
The Year's Best and Worst U.S. Airports Named in New Ranking
Northern California has the best airports in the United States and the New York City area has the worst, according to a new ranking from the Wall Street Journal. San Francisco…
Washington Metro Finally Connects D.C. with Dulles Airport and Virginia Wine Country
After four long years of delays, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s long-awaited Silver Line extension finally opened to the public on Tuesday, November 15,…
PHOTOS: The Most Beautiful Churches in Paris
Badly damaged by fire in 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen in time for the city's turn hosting the Summer Olympics in 2024, French government officials insist . But even…
Holiday Dazzle: The USA’s Most Spectacular Winter Light Displays
Wanna go on a holiday lights safari this winter? You have plenty of options. When the weather turns chilly, gardens, zoos, racetracks, caverns, city parks, resorts, and mansions across…
Disney Prices Are Climbing Again: Strategies for Making the Parks Cheaper
If you’ve ever read anything about D-Day, you know about the intense planning, subterfuge, and calculation that went into pulling off that epic World War II landing. With Walt Disney…
Pat Boone Secretly Forced South Africa to Suspend Apartheid for His Concerts
The 88-year-old singer and movie star discusses taking a stand early in his career.
New BattleBots Live Show to Bring Metal Mayhem to Las Vegas
Among the performers you can see in Las Vegas next year: Keith Urban, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, and a murderous fleet of robots fighting to the death. Discovery's BattleBots TV show is…
10 Great Places to Vacation Where Your Kid Can Learn How to Ski or Snowboard
It's an unforgettable family experience: Carving tracks on a run and catching air in a terrain park are fun for all ages, especially when everyone learns how to do it together. Ten…
Airbnb Is Making It Easier to See Hated Cleaning Fees Earlier in Search
Airbnb is at last bringing more—though not complete—transparency to how rental prices are displayed. In December, the company will begin rolling out a feature that lets users of the…
A Rare Fee Reduction! The TSA Trims the Cost of PreCheck
You don't see this very often these days: prices going down. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration and its enrollment partner IDEMIA, eager to get more travelers signed up…