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If Your Bank Freezes Your Card, Here's How to Get Money from It Anyway
When a bank puts a fraud hold on an account, it can be a nightmare for travelers. But there's a way to withdraw cash despite a frozen card.
The Sightseeing Train to the Spectacular Summit of Pikes Peak Is Back on Track
After a nearly four-year-long closure for renovations, the historic sightseeing railway that climbs Pikes Peak in Colorado is once again taking tourists to the same view that inspired…
New Analysis Shows Most Popular Cocktails in All 50 U.S. States (and Across the World)
Americans drank a lot at the height of the pandemic. That's no secret. But what kinds of drinks shifted dramatically, with hard liquor sales growing far more than beer or wine sales,…
Hikers Can Now Explore California’s Epic, Unfinished Bay Area Ridge Trail
If all goes as planned, California's ambitious Bay Area Ridge Trail will some day give hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders an unbroken, 550-mile multiuse path along the hills and…
The Prices for Disney's New Star Wars Hotel Are Out of This World
Disney’s groundbreaking Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel sounds like the coolest idea in hotels since pillows. Starting next spring, the new luxury hotel, which was recently…
Havana Blues: Photo Book Celebrates Cuba’s Vibrant Capital
Visiting Cuba remains a complicated endeavor for U.S. travelers, owing to the six decades of strained relations between the two countries. But a new coffee-table book from luxury…
3 Ways Disney's New Paid FastPass System Is Problematic
Update, August 24, 2021: After this story was published, Disney expanded paid FastPass to its theme parks in the United States. For coverage, read Disney Officially Kills FastPass,…
What to Do About Canceled Flights in This Summer of Airline Meltdowns
When American Airlines went through a rocky period early in June, when it canceled 10% of its flights during a fraught Father's Day weekend, I warned that the company's problems would…
Where to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in the U.S.
The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks in mid-August in the Northern Hemishere. Here's how to see the show in the United States.
New York City's Pro-Vaccine Rules Could Make It the Favored Destination for Many
[Updated August 3: New York City will now require proof of vaccine to dine inside a restaurant or go to a gym or stadium. Complete details here.]In the last week or so, New York City's…
34 Natural and Cultural Wonders Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Europe's historic spa towns, a railway that crosses two Iranian mountain ranges, a prehistoric Peruvian calendar, an Indian temple, a French lighthouse, and a collection of Arabian…
9 Ghost Towns to Explore During Road Trips Through the American West
To the triumphalist tale of America’s westward expansion, ghost towns offer a chilly rejoinder: Sometimes things don’t work out. The gold mine runs out of gold, the train begins…
Which Countries Allow Visitors Who Have Been Vaccinated?
Country by country, these places are open to travelers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19—but watch out for other restrictions and requirements.
Scam Alert: Passport Processing Swindles Are Booming
We've been warning you about the immense backlog of passport applications facing the U.S. State Department—up to two million people are now reportedly waiting for processing. It…
Delta Air Lines Battles Call Wait Times by Easing Basic Economy Rules
If you've had to call an airline's customer service number in 2021, then you already know: Wait times are extreme. In fact, you might still be on hold right now. For a lot of messy…
Miss Mrs. Maisel? Tour the Show’s NYC Locations in a Vintage Studebaker
The Covid-19 pandemic delayed season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, but the hit Amazon Prime series is definitely returning. Star Rachel Brosnahan announced on Instagram earlier this…
New Covid Testing Kits Can Be Packed and Used to Reenter the U.S.
The United States still requires everyone who enters to produce a negative Covid-19 test result that's no older than 72 hours. The rule applies even if you're vaccinated, and the…
Enchanted Trail Attraction Takes Would-Be Wizards Into Harry Potter’s Forbidden Forest
Harry Potter fans will soon get the chance to take a magical stroll through the Forbidden Forest, the wooded habitat for Hippogriffs, centaurs, unicorns, Nifflers, and other creatures…
How Americans Can Obtain Proof of Vaccination for Travel
Your vaccination card might not be enough. Here's how to make sure you have the documentation you'll need to travel freely in other countries.
As Disney World Strips Away Its Perks, What Will Replacing Them Cost You?
This week, it was confirmed that Disney Parks will receive a $580 million tax break from the state of Florida to relocate about 2,000 key workers from Southern California, where the…
Wait, a New Ranking Says the Best U.S. Airline Is . . . United?!
Lately, United Airlines has been experiencing something unusual for the Chicago-based company: good publicity. Just this week, United ranked higher than any other U.S. airline on the…
Berlin’s Huge New Cultural Museum Finally Opens After Years of Controversy and Delay
Berlin's Humboldt Forum, a massive museum complex located along the Spree river in the city's center, finally opened to the public this week. Construction delays and the Covid-19…
This Low-Cost French Airline’s Flights to Paris from NYC Are Très Cheap
The Paris-based low-cost airline French Bee, which debuted in 2016, has launched its first route to and from the East Coast of the United States—and the fares are incroyable. (Or, to…
How to Avoid Being Fooled by Greenwashing on Vacation
Is that travel business as eco-conscious as it claims to be? Here's a beginner's guide to figuring out which ones are just full of hot air.
Historic Hudson Valley Brickyard Transformed Into Luxury Resort
Pillow menus, a social hour with wine in the lobby, goldfish in guest rooms—in the last decade or so there's been an arms race among hotels over which can create the most original…