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That Tempting Travel Deal Could Be a Rip-Off. Tips for Spotting a Real Bargain
Promoted travel deals are often just marketing—and sometimes scams. Here's how to find the actual values.
Famous Thai Beach from Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Reopening After Three Years
Thailand's Maya Bay, the speck of paradise that played the title role in the Leonardo DiCaprio movie The Beach (2000), is reopening to tourists after a three-year-long…
For Better or Worse, Booze Will Soon Flow Again on All Major U.S. Airlines
United Airlines has resumed selling hard liquor in the economy cabin on flights of at least 301 miles. Like many other carriers, United went dry during the early weeks of the pandemic…
Float Over Dubai in the World’s Highest Infinity Pool with Wraparound Views
You can now take a soak while soaking in limitless views of Dubai's over-the-top skyline at a new infinity pool suspended more than 650 feet above the United Arab Emirates…
This Thanksgiving Season's Busiest Airports—and When They'll Be Most Crowded
When should you get to the airport to fly home for Thanksgiving this year? A lot depends on which airport you'll be flying from. Which is why we're thankful for Hopper. The…
Warning: Time May Be Running Out on Your Covid Flight Credits
Forget free champagne in first class. Starting in spring 2020, the most coveted amenities for air travelers became a flexible cancellation policy and flight credits that could be used…
The Best U.S. National Parks to Visit in Winter
Winter doesn't have to mean hibernation for nature lovers. In fact, at certain U.S. national parks, winter is the season when a visit is most rewarding, either because crowds diminish…
Accidentally Traveling with Cannabis: Does Anyone Care Anymore?
If you forget you left a marijuana product in your luggage, what will happen if it's found at the airport? The answer is changing—and changing fast.
How Soon Can You Fly with a Baby on an Airplane?
Airline rules and early health concerns to consider before getting on a plane with your newborn
What's in the New Infrastructure Bill for Travelers? Lots of Great Stuff We Need
Travel in the United States is about to get a lot more safe, convenient, enjoyable, and—possibly—less expensive. And it's all thanks to the just-passed infrastructure bill. Officially…
New: A Literary Walking Tour of the Great Writers of Amherst, Massachusetts
Seeing as how Amherst, Massachusetts, produced Emily Dickinson, the Pioneer Valley college town's literary reputation is pretty solid already. But the most perceptive and inventive…
List of Airlines Requiring All Passengers to Be Vaccinated for Covid-19
These airlines have made Covid-19 vaccination mandatory to fly on some or all routes—sometimes independent of the policies in destinations.
After 50 Years, England Reopens Train to Dartmoor, Delighting Campers
There's a reason most tourists to England stick to the country's cities and don't visit some of its most spectacular scenery: It's not easy to get to rural places anymore. Until the…
These Rentable Cabins Are So Gorgeous, They’re Part of a Coffee Table Book
Salt Lake City–based JJ Eggers has a thing for the outdoors and a passion for charming, cozy cabins. A few years ago, he started posting photos on Instagram of his favorite hideaways…
"House of Gucci" Filming Locations You Can Visit in Italy
Ridley Scott's movie about the troubled marriage of a Gucci heir puts stars Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in vintage fashions and fabulous places. Here's where the film was made.
Get Yourself to Europe Quick: River Cruises Are Up to 50% Off
Starting on November 8, Americans are going to see a whole lot of something they haven't seen much of in ages: Europeans. That's because November 8 is the day the restrictions on…
Which New York City Skyscraper Observation Deck Is the Best?
If Edge is for adventurers, then this new-in-2021 deck is for Instagram fans, visual artists....and stoners. I don't mean that as a diss. This is, without argument, the city's most…
Which U.S. Airline Is Safest for Pets? Government Data Shows Top Dog
Each year, U.S.-based airlines transport hundreds of thousands of pets, and the vast majority of those dogs and cats reach their destinations with no trouble. When something goes wrong…
Thailand Returns for Full Tourism with New, Easy-to-Follow Rules
Update: As of December 21, 2021, Thailand has temporarily brought back mandatory quarantine for tourists again.For the first time since near the start of the global pandemic, Thailand…
How Much More Expensive Is an Airbnb Than a Hotel Room? New Data
This time last year, I wrote a blog post about a survey that showed that a new winner had emerged in the long-standing battle between the hotel industry and Airbnb. Thanks to social…
Why Your Dog Can’t Fly into the U.S. from More Than 100 Countries Right Now
Pandemic lockdowns prompted a surge in pet adoptions as Americans stuck at home scoured the internet for furry friends to relieve the monotony. When local shelters don't have any dogs…
JetBlue's Current Flash Sale Is Impressive—But Has Big Limitations
OK, I'm writing this blog post quickly since this sale ends soon—at midnight on Friday, October 29, to be precise. But if you can get your fall/winter plans in order by that time, you…
Is It Safe to Choose Southwest Airlines This Holiday Season?
On the weekend starting October 8, Southwest Airlines went into an operational meltdown, resulting in a shortage of pilots and flight attendants that, the airline says, necessitated…
In New York City, You Can Climb Up the Exterior of a 1,200-Foot Skyscraper
The cityscape of New York is a breathtaking sight. But to see it from the most elevated spots, Manhattan's five observation decks will charge you around $40 a pop. Consequently, most…
If You Need a Covid Test to Fly, Be Careful—Timing Is Everything
Update: As of December 6, 2021, the United States now requires the test to be taken no longer than one calendar day before travel to the United States begins. In many cases, that will…