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'Paddington in Peru' Filming Locations: Follow the Beloved Bear's South America Adventure

In the third Paddington film (premiering in U.S. theaters Friday, Feb. 14), the beloved bear and London expat travels back to his native Peru to visit his Aunt Lucy, now living in the…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Monkey Attacks on the Rise at Tourism Hotspots—How to Stay Safe

Something has changed the natural behavior of the monkeys living around the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia. The APSARA National Authority, which manages the famed archaeological…

Article / Winter Sports

Cheap Ski Lift Tickets: 15 Mountains You Can Access for Under $100

A ski trip ranks among the most expensive types of vacation you can take, with single-day lift tickets now costing around $300 at the big-name resorts in the Rocky Mountains. And…

Article / Theme Park

Disney World's Purge Begins: Last Chance to See These Things Before They're Destroyed

When the Walt Disney Company proudly announced that it planned to spend an estimated $60 billion over the coming decade to "accelerate and expand investment" in the company's theme…

Article / Cruise

Celebrity Cruises Announces It’s Getting Into Small-Boat European River Cruising

Celebrity announced that it has ordered 10 ships that will ply European rivers starting in 2027.The line has already booked berth space, but it did not announce where.Celebrity’s…

Article / Arts and Culture

Mona Lisa Getting a Room of Her Own in Major Louvre Overhaul

Big changes are coming to the Louvre museum in Paris. Chief among them: The Mona Lisa will get her own room. Leonardo da Vinci’s famed Italian Renaissance painting, known as La Joconde…

Article / Passportable

Long Hiking Tradition Ends As Canada Closes Border on the Pacific Crest Trail

Canada closes its connection to the Pacific Crest Trail, a landmark for international hikers, in response to changes in U.S. policy.

Article / Passportable

Understaffing Could Make National Parks a Real Mess This Summer

A government hiring freeze could result in understaffed national parks, which could in turn cause maintenance issues this summer.

Article / Slideshows

Azamara Journey Review: What to Expect on Board

Initially built in 2000 for the now-defunct Renaissance Cruises, Azamara Journey is an older but well-maintained ship that has undergone two refurbishments since joining Azamara’s…

Article / Slideshows

Panama Canal Cruises: What You Should Know Before Booking

A Panama Canal transit is a dream trip for many travelers, especially history buffs and engineering geeks. The 50-mile-long artificial waterway, built between 1903 and 1914, connects…

Article / Passportable

New Royal Caribbean Discount Codes: 60% Off Second Guest and Kids Sail Free

Cruise "wave season," the prime period for discounts, is here, and two worthwhile new deals from Royal Caribbean have just ridden the surf into vacationers' wallets.From now until…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Amtrak Discounts: A Guide to Cheaper Train Tickets

Use these promo codes and dedicated links to save up to 60% on your train ticket.

Article / Passportable

Are Fees for Seating Assignments in Restaurants Coming to Las Vegas?

MGM Resorts, which operates a host of properties in Las Vegas, is reportedly considering the introduction of "tiered seating" fees at restaurants located at the company's hotels. This…

Article / Passportable

Get Amtrak's USA Rail Pass for Nearly Half Off in January Flash Sale

You have until the end of Friday, January 17, to buy a USA Rail Pass from Amtrak for just $299. The usual price is $499.The USA Rail Pass is like Amtrak's version of Europe's Eurail…

Article / Cruise

These Are Some of the Biggest Event Cruises of 2025

Most cruise lines are selling special themed cruises for 2025. Here are some of the biggest ones, plus how to find even more future sailings that might suit your taste.

Article / Passportable

The Ultimate David Bowie Museum Opens in London This September

London's iconic Victoria and Albert Museum, more commonly known as the V&A, steps into an expansionist era in 2025 when it opens a brand-new complex designed to provide more public…

Article / National Parks

Chuckwalla: Some of U.S.'s Oldest Land Becomes Newest National Monument in California

The designation, long sought by local leaders, preserves a unique desert ecosystem with ancient Indigenous significance near Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California.

Article / National Parks

Jimmy Carter's Georgia: Where to Learn About the 39th President's Life and Legacy

These Jimmy Carter sites in Plains, Georgia, and Atlanta tell the story of his childhood, presidency, and remarkable life after leaving office. 

Article / Slideshows

How to Avoid Getting Norovirus on a Cruise Ship

First of all, the good news: Norovirus is rarely deadly. It's more like a rotten toilet-based hangover marked by a few days of nausea and, for some people, vomiting. Its biggest risk,…

Article / Family & Kids

Disney World Brings Back Free Meals in 2025, but Is Disney's Dining Plan Really Worth It?

Disney's "free" dining plan returns to the Florida resort for 2 months in 2025. But the money you'll have to spend may eliminate the plan's value.

Article / Slideshows

The Best Cheap Hotels in Paris for 2025

To afford a stay in Paris , you don’t need a trust fund or stock options. The 10 budget-friendly lodgings that follow may not be known for their chic décor and high thread counts, but…

Article / Slideshows

15+ Real Travel Details in 1980's "Airplane!" That Seem Fake if You Weren't Alive Then

It changed the course of screen comedy. The 1980 deadpan-silly movie Airplane! , which was bootstrapped into blockbuster status by a team of outsider sketch comedy writers from the…

Article / Passportable

Very Cool! Take a Look Inside This Winter’s Incredible Icehotel in Sweden

The 35th iteration of Sweden's Icehotel—sculpted each year from more than 500 tons of ice and snow from the Torne River—has opened for the 2024–2025 winter season in the Arctic village…

Article / Passportable

How to Get Rid of Airplane Ear? You Could Try This "Hot Cup" Trick from TikTok

Clogged ears on a flight can be annoying at best and acutely painful at worst. A viral TikTok clip claims to have the solution. Airplane ear, as the condition is known (or ear…

Article / Air Travel

What a Federal Government Shutdown Means for Air Travel, National Parks, and Passports

When congressional dysfunction leads to a federal government shutdown, here's what that means for airports, national parks, and passports.