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How to get TSA PreCheck using your credit card
You may get the membership fee back if you have the right credit card.
Coast Guard calls off search for woman overboard Holland America ship out of Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard called off its search Thursday for a woman who was reported...
Top 10 new theme park attractions in the U.S. for 2026
The new year is already shaping up as a good one for roller coaster enthusiasts,...
Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy
Locals in Cyprus are battling an invasive fish in a unique way, by taking them...
Six Flags Magic Mountain is no longer the Coaster Capital of the World
The reigning Coaster King will relinquish its crown in January.
34 movies and shows to watch on a plane — or trapped at the airport — this holiday season
In-flight viewing is a specific, and sometimes unintentionally communal, viewing experience.
Howdy, neighbor! These are the most tourist-friendly cities in the U.S.
Here are the most welcoming places from Southern California to Kentucky, according to Conde Nast...
It’s 43 hours from LA to Chicago. These train people like it that way
The Southwest Chief from L.A. to Chicago is a unique way to see the country.
10 supremely interesting places to visit in February 2026
Here are the recommendations from Lonely Planet, from Portugal to Cambodia.
Riding the Mushroom Train for fungi, fine wine and forest conservation
Once a year, Mendocino Area Parks Association (MendoParks), invites folks to join them on the...
New boardwalk stretches into the depths of Fakahatchee Strand
Fakahatchee Strand State Park near Everglades City has reopened a boardwalk through ancient cypress forests....
Colorado lake named among best places for ice fishing in US
Here's hoping the temperatures drop so you can hit one of the country's best ice...
SeaWorld announces death of 50-year-old killer whale Katina
SeaWorld Orlando officials announced the death Sunday of a 50-year-old killer whale named Katina.
Scenic train rides that are even better in the winter
By Phil Cappelli, TravelPulse Scenic train rides are a pleasure for travelers, and can be...
As winter takes hold, South Florida hotels and businesses hope Canadians come back
South Florida hoteliers hope for an uptick in visits from Canadian snowbirds, many of whom...
How, where and when to see Disney Parks’ televised Christmas parade
Performances from multiple attractions will air Dec. 25 on Disney platforms.
Elephant orphans. Goat’s milk. This safari reveals the impact of wildlife conservation in Kenya
This traditional safari allows travelers meet the people who are working to preserve the wildlife.
Sloth World plans quiet existence on bustling I-Drive
Rainforest-inspired setting in heart of Central Florida’s tourism district will house dozens of the low-energy...
Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor
Amenhotep III ruled ancient Egypt about 3,400 years ago.
Rome opens long-awaited Colosseum subway station, with displays of unearthed artifacts
The multibillion-euro Metro C subway line has been in the works for two decades.
Vaccines, masks and more: What CDC recommends for holiday travelers
Stay as safe and healthy as possible on your next trip.
Ancient lake from ice age comes back to life in Death Valley after record rainfall
As far as lakes go, this one is small and is likely to disappear soon.
Whycations, sustainability and astrotourism: Are your 2026 travel plans on trend?
Travel trends for next year are out, and it looks like travelers want to unplug...
Cruise Critic awards: Port Canaveral named best homeport, Virgin crowned best line
Cruise Critic's 2025 Best in Cruise Awards named the best cruise lines, the best new...
Holiday ornaments decorate life all year long in this Belgian shop
Christel Dauwe boasts over 64,000 ornaments in her personal collection.
Travel: Vancouver packs steady stream of discovery into long weekend escape
Canada's biggest city on the Pacific Coast is an attractive destination, even for just a...
Disney announces last Aerosmith day for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Muppets are taking over the longtime attraction sometime in summer 2026
Travel: 12 gifts to get for the trip enthusiast in your life
A dozen gifts that will please any traveler.
Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening
The announcement refers to travelers from more than three dozen countries
Travel: Darwin, in Australia’s Northern Territory, is a crocodile capital
'Salties,' as the Aussies call them, were nearly extinct in the early '70s, but now...
Escape to Nevada’s oldest town: A Silver State spot worthy of the silver screen
Visit Genoa to feel like you're in a holiday movie.
Deep in the heart of Texas is wine country and more
Fredericksburg is on Highway 290, better known in these parts as “the Wine Road.”
The Polish ‘magicians of glass’ who create Christmas baubles for clients worldwide
GlitterLab, a company in southern Poland, specializes in creating unique Christmas decorations.
New holiday movie features the off-season charms of Door County, Wisconsin
Katie LeClerc and Ryan Carnes star in "A Wisconsin Christmas Pie."
The best U.S. airports for drinking alcohol, ranked
Oakland's airport does poorly for boozehounds, according to an assessment of bars and restaurants.
Swim with Florida’s sea cows in Crystal River, the ‘Manatee Capital of the World’
Share the water with Florida's sea cows, encountering them in an up-close and personal way...
The best food cities in America for 2025
San Francisco and New Orleans are among the winners of Conde Nast Traveler's Readers’ Choice...
Port Canaveral edges Miami for busiest cruise port in the world
Port Canaveral officially took the title Tuesday after traditional No. 1 PortMiami's fiscal 2025 numbers...
Consumers should do their research before giving in to Travel Tuesday temptation
Consumers who are prepared rather than impulsive are in a much better position to identify...
US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee
Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee...
Visiting LA? Why downtown is the best place to stay
Downtown is the most interesting and walkable part of L.A. County.
What Jamaica Wants After Deadly Hurricane? ‘Visit Us,’ Island Says.
What Jamaica Wants After Deadly Hurricane? ‘Visit Us,’ Island Says.
What Jamaica wants after deadly hurricane? ‘Visit us,’ island says.
More than 500,000 Jamaicans' jobs depend directly or indirectly on tourism in the Caribbean country...
Paris’ Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EU
This move aims to help finance a major overhaul of the building.
German Baumkuchen ‘tree cake’ survived a disaster and world wars to become a Japanese favorite
Making Baumkuchen is one of most popular activities on Ninoshima.
Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip
Here are some tips for anyone heading off to learn in a foreign country.
Inside Joshua Tree’s exclusive sexual wellness retreat: ‘I’ve seen women changing’
This is what arousal looks like.
Cruise lines unveil Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals
Major cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Virgin, Celebrity and MSC offer instant savings,...
Lake Tahoe resort ranked among best in world. What makes it a top place to stay?
One of the world’s best resorts is in California, according to Condé Nast Traveler.
Travel: This hotel floats — and it’s the best way to see Palau
The Four Seasons Explorer offers the intimacy of a private island and the comfort of...
Thanksgiving travel forecasts point to typically busy airports, roads and trains
Experts say staying informed about weather, traffic and wait times can help ease anxiety.
Flying without a Real ID? It could cost you $18 and a trip through a new screening process
The proposed program will use a new biometric kiosk system to verify identification.
Mattel diving into water park business, starting in Orlando
Martin Aquatic, a local company, is helping develop a retractable-roof attraction, a first in Florida....
Travel: The islands of Indonesia offer unforgettable experiences
A 13-day boat trip through the archipelago reveals stunning natural beauty.
Review: Disney Destiny brings storytelling magic to experiences at sea
Known primarily for its land-based theme parks, Disney has found ways of translating its signature...
Portuguese island is a hiker’s paradise
Madeira is called 'The Garden in the Ocean.'
Start the holidays early: From Asian Lantern Festival to Light Up Mount Dora
Even before Thanksgiving, there are many festive celebrations such as the Asian Lantern Festival and...
Virgin, Viking and Disney top U.S. News & World Report’s annual cruise rankings
Virgin Voyages, Viking Ocean Cruises and Disney Cruise Line took the top spots in the...
National Geographic’s 25 best destinations to visit in 2026
The magazine's annual Best of the World feature highlights world treasures as well as Pittsburgh...
Feeling right at home in Scotland
Scotland has almost 6 million people, 7 million sheep, 5,000 goats.
One Tech Tip: iPhone users can now add US passport info to their digital wallets
Here’s a guide on how to add your passport.
Celebrity Xcel tops off trio of new ships to Port Everglades
With the arrival of Celebrity Cruises' new ship Celebrity Xcel, Port Everglades is loaded up...
FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules
The Federal Aviation Administration is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at...
Oceania Cruises back with cuisine-centric Allura sailing from Florida
The Oceania Allura arrived at its winter home of PortMiami this week for a christening...
Pictures: Princess Cruises’ Star Princess in Port Everglades
Princess Cruises sailed its 17th ship Star Princess into Port Everglades to begin its first...
Joshua Tree short-term rental frenzy cools, but community is changed forever
Operators are exiting the short-term rental market in the high desert east of LA.
Dubai overtakes Las Vegas with surge in hotel rooms
The emirate’s first casino licenses are on the horizon.
Where Americans want to travel in 2026 is ‘not so obvious,’ says Skyscanner
Goodbye, Hawaii and Disney World. Hello, Costa Rica and Connecticut.
Florida-based Disney Destiny cruise ship christened with drone show magic
Godmother and actor Susan Egan helped officially launch the company's third Wish-class ship and the...
Relaxed, reinvigorated after Smoky Mountains trip
See why the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in...
FBI investigates death of Central Florida student on Carnival cruise ship: report
A young woman whose death on board the Carnival Horizon cruise ship that was reported...
While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
As of early Monday, airlines had already canceled nearly 1,600 flights for Monday and nearly...
US airlines’ daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact extends
On Sunday, 1,375 flights were canceled as of 10:30 a.m. Eastern time, according to the...
Women-focused resorts are the next big thing in wellness
The very symptoms that women’s wellness retreats address have long felt too taboo.
Authorities investigate death of passenger aboard Carnival cruise ship
Carnival Cruise Line said the passenger was traveling aboard the Carnival Horizon, a ship holding...
Star Princess makes Florida debut with a tequila christening
Princess Cruises' new ship Star Princess was just christened with nearly 350 shots of tequila...
Here’s what happened when my son and I turned off our screens for a day
We time traveled the only way modern families can — by going analog.
The shutdown has disrupted air travel. Will that drive a surge in car rentals and train bookings?
Hertz is already reporting a sharp increase in one-way car rentals.
The FAA is slashing flights because of the shutdown. Here’s what travelers can expect
Here is what to know about the cutbacks and what to do if your trip...
Travelers brace for chaos as US government shutdown threatens holiday flights
Travelers braced for canceled flights, scrambled plans and holidays stranded in airports.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Miami on list of airports facing flight reductions
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Miami International airports are among the 40 across the country that...
Buckingham Palace will stage the largest-ever display of Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion next year
The exhibition will feature around 200 items, with about half never publicly displayed before.
Set out for the ‘Lost Sierras,’ one of California’s most untamed terrains
A writer in the 1930s coined the term 'Lost Sierras' for this rugged part of...
Spend time in the presence of California’s awe-inspiring giant sequoias
California is home to the largest trees on Earth, the giant sequoia. Here's how best...
With pharaoh-like fanfare, Egypt unveils a huge new museum dedicated to its ancient civilization
The museum has faced delays since construction began in 2005.
Celebrity, Princess, MSC Cruises chart a new course for Port Canaveral this winter season
Celebrity, Princess and MSC Cruises are bringing some of their newest and largest ships to...
Travel: 7 tips that will have you zigging while others zag
Go beyond the tried-and-true vacation destinations to find some charming and less crowded alternatives.
Virgin Voyages’ new Brilliant Lady brings adults-only fun to Florida
Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady, which is calling PortMiami home for the winter, arrived in October...
Vermont town draws ‘Beetlejuice’ fans to iconic horror movie site
Looking for a spooky-themed road trip? Head to East Corinth.
Travel: Oregon’s Willamette Valley is a feast for the senses
The valley brings to mind how Napa and Sonoma used to be.
Travel: ‘The Gathering,’ an elephant meet-up in Sri Lanka, is a wild experience
A trip to the island nation in the Indian Ocean also included monkey encounters.
Travel: Missed the boat to Alaska? Time to plan a cruise for 2026
If you're planning a cruise to the Last Frontier next year, understand that the ship...
Pictures: A look on board Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady at PortMiami
Virgin Voyages' newest ship arrived in PortMiami in October to sail itineraries to the Caribbean...
Raves at Rome’s ancient amphitheater? New Colosseum director sets the record straight
The Colosseum's first concerts and performances are expected in no less than two years.
Death Valley is now one of the world’s 71 ‘most beautiful places’
See what destinations on the planet Conde Nast Traveller has ranked as bucket list-worthy.
Cambodia opens a new $2 billion airport to serve Phnom Penh
The prime minister hopes the airport will attract more tourists and investors.
10 tips from actual kids on reconnecting with your childlike sense of wonder
Slow down and appreciate the wonders of the local flora and fauna.
Disneyland to update Soarin’ ride for America’s 250th anniversary
‘Soarin’ Across America’ opens at Disney California Adventure in summer 2026.
Mt. Whitney hikers love this Chinese restaurant pitstop that looks like a merry-go-round
From the patio, diners can gaze at the jagged crown of the tallest mountain in...