Thanksgiving week draws major airport crowds, so it can be a brutal time to travel. And in 2024, the number of passengers screened in U.S. airports has already reached all-time highs multiple times. Because the Sunday after Thanksgiving is usually the busiest airport day of the entire year, …
- Sam Kemmis
Americans are traveling abroad in droves. The number of U.S. citizens flying to international destinations reached nearly 6.5 million passengers in March, according to the International Trade Administration. That’s the highest March total in over five years and shows that the post-pandemic “…
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The holidays are fast approaching, and the time to book holiday flights is even closer. But as travelers securing end-of-year trip reservations begin to reach for their wallets, another payment option is on the table.A growing list of airlines offers travelers the chance to buy expensive fli…
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Jim Wang scored tickets for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour in Pittsburgh, which he paid $800 for. And since Swift’s concert at Acrisure Stadium was about a four-hour drive from his home in Fulton, Maryland, he'd need overnight accommodations, too.Wang is just one of a growing group of people w…
- Sally French, NerdWallet
Careful pre-trip research can't always prevent ghosting, but backup plans during any trip are critical.
The TSA has a mission to “Protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce,” according to its website. So, here are a few items you should avoid packing in your carry on for a more seamless airport experience.
Flights are amazing! Thanks to the convenience of air travel we can find ourselves anywhere in the world within a day, we can eat incredible food while watching quality movies, cuddled up with either family or people we don’t know in our row. But it’s not all great. Airplane ear really throw…
If simply seeing an airplane elicits feelings of fear and dread, you might have aerophobia or an extreme fear of flying. But travel is something we just have to do sometimes and if you’re one of the estimated 3% to 6% of Americans who have that fear there may now be something to help assuage…
Health issues can strike anywhere, even on vacation. Headaches, colds and stomach pains are not uncommon while traveling.
The all-new Icon of the Seas has sailed the open ocean for the fist time.
With airline ticket prices increasing due to insane summer travel demand, opting out of checked bags makes a big financial difference. That being said, overpackers like myself always feel like we’re leaving something essential behind when we travel light, but these following items might help…
Travel search engine Kayak surveyed 1,000 people to determine the unspoken rules you should always follow when flying.
If you want to travel to your own Barbie dream world, here are the best Barbie-inspired trips you can take this summer:
For many of us, vacations are something precious – a chance to explore, unwind, and spend time with friends and family, but there are many people who simultaneously feel guilty for being away from the office or loved ones. Here are a few tips from pros on how to deal with vacation guilt.
Tripadvisor has updated its list of the top 25 most popular beaches around the world, and 10 beaches in the U.S. were featured.
Here we go again! Tens of thousands of air travelers were recently delayed largely as a result of severe weather on the East Coast.
The typical cost of renting a car in the U.S. has increased 48% since May 2019, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In other words, a car that cost $100 per day four years ago would now cost $148 per day.Believe it or not, prices have dropped recently, with...
If you've searched for an international flight in the past year, you might've seen new airlines at the top of the results offering international flights for a fraction of the cost of traditional full-service airlines. Say hello to the newest generation of low-cost carriers. Airlines such as Norse Atlantic Airways, Play, French bee and Zipair...
Barbie has been popular for years, but with a new movie release, fans are reliving their childhood dreams, and now they have a chance to stay at her DreamHouse in Malibu. Airbnb has announced that they have a Barbie Dreamhouse available to rent, but it’s actually Ken’s DreamHouse! Buzz60’s K…
Don’t let another summer go by without visiting the best America has to offer: its national Parks. Of course, some parks are better suited for summer visits than others, so take a look at this curated list to make the best of the season. Buzz60’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
If you travel a lot, chances are at some point a travel supplier will owe you money. Maybe the obligation is not in doubt — where a refund or payment return is clear based on either laws and regulations or the terms of a contract. That may be no problem. All you need to do is remain patient: after an unnecessarily long wait for the supplier's bureaucratic processes, the supplier credits your card account or cuts you a check.
For Molly Leary, giving up her music career in Austin to move back to California’s Gold Country was a no brainer. Both her young daughters had been diagnosed on the autism spectrum and California had the kind of resources to treat children with special needs that weren’t available to them in Texas. Another bonus was that Leary’s family lived nearby. Though she still performs occasionally when her boyfriend – the guitarist and songwriter Charlie Sexton – asks her to join him on stage, the entrepreneur said she’s fulfilled curating her one-of-a-kind online clothing store Squash Blossom Vintage. Leary shares her vintage finds every Tuesday on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/squashblossomvintage/), where some of her followers and supporters include actors Hilary Swank and Daryl Hannah, supermodel Elle Macpherson, musicians Florence Welch and Kathy Valentine, and photographer Greg Gorman. During this 2½-hour Zoom interview – which has been edited for space – Leary discussed some of her favorite trips, where she finds her vintage clothes and the best spots for chocolate cake.
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
For Molly Leary, giving up her music career in Austin to move back to California’s Gold Country was a no brainer. Both her young daughters had been diagnosed on the autism spectrum and California had the kind of resources to treat children with special needs that weren’t available to them in Texas. Another bonus was that Leary’s family lived nearby. Though she still performs occasionally when her boyfriend – the guitarist and songwriter Charlie Sexton – asks her to join him on stage, the entrepreneur said she’s fulfilled curating her one-of-a-kind online clothing store Squash Blossom Vintage. Leary shares her vintage finds every Tuesday on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/squashblossomvintage/), where some of her followers and supporters include actors Hilary Swank and Daryl Hannah, supermodel Elle Macpherson, musicians Florence Welch and Kathy Valentine, and photographer Greg Gorman. During this 2½-hour Zoom interview – which has been edited for space – Leary discussed some of her favorite trips, where she finds her vintage clothes and the best spots for chocolate cake.
My grandparents came over on the boat from Norway, so I’m partial to that corner of Europe. But even if you’re not from Viking stock, don’t miss the fjords. From Oslo, northern Europe’s most scenic train ride takes you up and over the country’s mountainous spine and into the land of shiplap dreams. The tourist board calls it “Norway in a Nutshell” and that’s just what it gives you.
Are you feeling brave enough to travel with your kid? The don’t forget to bring these must-have items with you. Parents have spoken! And after hours of no sleep and figuring out the nuances of what it means to be someone’s mom or dad, they’ve concluded they won’t ever take another trip witho…
The summer travel season has begun and these experts share their vacationer predictions. Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story!
Flagged items tend to be oversized bottles of liquids, gels, aerosols, lighters, or sharp objects. But occasionally, TSA gets an item that would shock even the most seasoned agent.
Everybody wants to take a summer vacation, but the cost can stop the fun. Forbes Advisor analyzed destinations around the US and found these to be the best deal based on airfare, average hotel rate, average car rental cost, and average meal price.
How can you keep your skin in tip-top condition on those long plane journeys? Cecilia Ross, facialist and founder of Cecilia London, has the lowdown.
Of course you want to kick back. It’s summer vacation, after all. But the reality is when you are vacationing with kids, you need to be extra vigilant.
