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Why You Definitely Shouldn't Eat Pretzels on an Airplane
Salty snacks such as pretzels and potato chips are especially ill-suited to flying. Here's why—and what to eat instead.
Just How Much Have Travel Costs Risen? Shocking Stats on Summer Travel
Prices for travel have been climbing at a breakneck pace in 2022—and they're about to get even worse, according to the travel booking and cost-tracking site Hopper. The company's…
PHOTOS: 13 of the World’s Most Spectacular Theaters
Some theaters are showstoppers before the show even starts. The architecture and interior design can supply plenty of spectacle and splendor independent of the dramas unfolding…
Amtrak Offers Summer Service from NYC to the Berkshires. Will It Be Worth It?
The picturesque mountains, charming villages, and top-notch performing arts venues of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts are only about 150 miles from New York City. But the…
Don’t Fall for This Online Airfare Scam—Here’s What to Watch Out For
Found an airfare booking site with incredibly cheap plane tickets? Read this before you book.
Now Rentable on Airbnb: The Childhood Home of the Beatles’ George Harrison
You can now spend the night—and we hope for your sake it's not a hard day's night—in the childhood home of George Harrison of the Beatles. The future Fab Four…
What’s New in New Orleans? Appetizing Picks from the Authors of Our New Guide
Have you ever seen those video clips of cows leaving their barns in spring? Encountering green pastures again after months of winter, the animals jump and play, looking as happy as…
Aruba Wants to Pay You Back for Airline Baggage Fees
As if soft sands and turquoise waters aren't incentive enough to visit Aruba, the Caribbean island has now launched a promotion to reimburse visitors for their airline baggage…
A Historic Pennsylvania Railroad Is Turning 150—and You Can Ride Again
One of the oldest narrow-gauge railroads in the United States is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year—and tourists can ride the historic rails again after a 10-year hiatus. The…
Start-Up Breeze Airways Launching Cross-Country Flights to West Coast from New York
UPDATE, April 27: Since announcing the below routes, Breeze Airways has released plans to add daily nonstop service to its 30th destination—Orlando, Florida. The flights will commence…
Where You Can Still Book Short-Term Rentals Under Honolulu's Strict New Law
Honolulu is changing the rules for what qualifies as a short-term vacation rental on the Hawaiian island of Oahu—and the term isn't very short. By a vote of 8–1, the Honolulu City…
TCM's Alicia Malone on Great Movies that Used Their Locations Brilliantly
Turner Classic Movies host Alicia Malone is a student of the world, and her main method of study is film. "I've always watched films to travel," Malone says. "And being from…
American Roadsides: Acclaimed Photographer Captures Rural Strangeness and Beauty
There was a time when driving across the American heartland meant encountering a steady parade of weird and wonderful roadside scenes—fire-and-brimstone billboards, idiosyncratic art…
Say Aloha Again to Hawaii with These Expert Picks from the Latest Frommer's Guidebook
After finally lifting some of the pandemic's strictest domestic travel restrictions, Hawaii is undergoing what Frommer's author Jeanne Cooper calls a "semi-return to normal." And just…
U.S. Extends Mask Mandate for Travel, But Only By Two Weeks
Update, April 18: The TSA announced that as of April 18, it will no longer enforce the mask mandate during its last few remaining days. Some airlines and travel facilities have…
How to Take a Road Trip Through Harriet Tubman's Maryland
The Eastern Shore of Maryland contains numerous sites connected to the courageous Underground Railroad conductor and freedom fighter.
Airlines Might Lose Your Seat Fees When You Change Flights—How to Get Refunds
Covid brought the world a lot of conflict and consternation, but it also brought one change that made travel much easier: the end of airline change fees. But don't be fooled. The…
The U.S. Has 8 of the 10 Busiest Airports in the World
Eight of the world's 10 busiest airports are located in the United States, including the busiest of all: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). That's according to an…
Which U.S. Airports Have the Longest Security Wait Times?
If you need to fly out of South Florida at any point this summer, you might want to leave for the airport now. Miami International Airport (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood…
Car Renters Force Customers to Bring Fuel Receipts—but It's Not Always in the Contract
American rental car companies have been doing it for more than a decade now. When customers rent vehicles, clerks frequently say that if the car is returned with a full tank of gas,…
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts Add Tons of New Stuff for Families
As the pandemic doldrums of the previous two years lift, this summer is shaping up to be a major one for family-friendly recreation. We've already told you about the new theme parks…
6 Crucial Things Parents Can Do to Childproof a Vacation
Even places that welcome kids don’t necessarily childproof their units. That’s up to you.
The Icky Truth About That Chlorine Smell in Swimming Pools
Let's just say you're gonna wanna take a shower after swimming. And maybe after reading this.
The Best Travel Gift Cards: Just the Ticket When You Need Presents for Travelers
Forget socks or toasters. Giving the gift of travel ensures that lifelong memories will be made. Here are some of our favorite gift certificates and gift cards that were designed…
San Francisco’s New Answer to NYC’s High Line Promises Prime Views of Golden Gate Bridge
A hotly anticipated new outdoor attraction in San Francisco finally has an opening date. Presidio Tunnel Tops, a 14-acre addition to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, will…