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Winter brings record number of international tourists

In spring, they come for the cherry blossoms. In fall, for the foliage tours. Now, more travelers are booking winter trips to Japan, as the country's reputation as a world-class skiing destination continues to lure visitors from Asia-Pacific and beyond. Foreign visitors to Japan rose 33% this past winter from pre-pandemic levels. Some 10.5 million…

April 5, 202551Views

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Can You Really Get Water Past TSA by Claiming It’s…

An Instagrammer says he figured out how to get full-size bottles of water past Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. "Here's the greatest travel hack of all time," Mitchell Dante Saron says in an Instagram Reels post dated February 16. Then Saron, an Olympic fencer whose usual videos feature extended gazes at his Olympic-level abs, takes his…

April 5, 202549Views

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How to save money on travel with lesser-known credit card perks

Elite status at hotel and car rental companies can bring a host of benefits, from complimentary breakfast to upgraded vehicles. But achieving these lofty tiers are a stretch for the average traveler. Or are they? Upgraded loyalty status and other travel benefits come with some credit cards, and many of these perks are touted by…

April 5, 202552Views

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Disney Slashes Prices for Kids and Brings Back Free Meals…

Publicly, executives at the Walt Disney Company insist that the May opening of Universal's Epic Universe doesn't have them spooked at all. Sure, it's the first full theme park to open in Orlando in 26 years, and Comcast is reportedly sinking about $6 billion into constructing the most cutting-edge family attraction in the United States.…

April 5, 202549Views

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Airline stocks slide as concerns grow over consumer travel

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-332(ER). Joan Valls | Nurphoto | Getty Images Airline stocks slid further on Tuesday as Wall Street's concerns about weaker-than-expected travel demand amid looming tariffs and a sharp drop in consumer confidence continue to weigh on the sector. Shares of Delta Air Lines fell more than 2%…

April 5, 202544Views

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Inside the Renovated Frick Collection, NYC’s Gilded Age…

When first-timers visit the Frick Collection in New York City, they may not have any idea the place is fresh off a 5-year, $330 million renovation and expansion. Set to reopen officially on Thursday, April 17, the Frick is far more likely to make those visitors feel like they've stepped into the past. That's a…

April 5, 202561Views

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United Airlines adds Thailand, Vietnam and Australia flights

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by United Airlines takes off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. David McNew | Getty Images United Airlines plans to add daily flights to Vietnam and Thailand in October, further expanding the network for the U.S. carrier that already…

April 5, 202563Views

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Save Money on Checked Luggage! The Best Carry-On Bags That…

When airlines began charging to check bags, they also ushered in the era of "gate lice." That's modern slang for people who jockey for early boarding to their flights in order to score valuable storage space on the plane and save a buck. Regular flyers know that carry-on size limits can vary wildly, especially on…

April 4, 202597Views

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Boeing CEO pressed by Senate to detail plane maker’s recovery

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg testifies before a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing about Boeing’s commitment to address safety concerns in the wake of a January 2024 mid-air emergency involving a new 737 MAX, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. Ken Cedeno | Reuters WASHINGTON — Boeing …

April 4, 202553Views

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Don’t Lose Your Phone on a Flight! They Might Turn the…

Misplace your phone during a flight and the pilot might turn the plane around. That's what happened on a recent Air France flight from Paris to the Caribbean. When a passenger and crew members couldn't locate a missing smartphone, the cockpit opted to return the plane to the airport it had departed from not long…

April 4, 202579Views