Even giants can fall if they grow too big. The problems with Airbnb are legion, and not getting much better. Many travelers want to find a new method for finding vacation rentals. People are weary of fighting the platform's shortcomings, crazy fees, and dirty surprises, but they feel trapped by it. The app's inventory is…
Frontier Airlines took a swipe at Southwest Airlines ' plan to start charging for seat assignments and checked luggage by doing the opposite. Budget carrier Frontier said customers can receive a bundle that includes a seat assignment and a carry-on bag without an upcharge if they book Tuesday through March 24…
A well-received scenic rail service through the red-rock canyons of the American west will expand its service options in 2026, making it easier to use. In 2021, the Rocky Mountaineer, which made a name for itself in the luxury vacation business through its all-inclusive scenic rail service in Canada's Alberta and British Columbia (click here…
British national Tony Cross first set foot in Singapore in 1992, when the city-state's main draws were its glitzy malls, the pulsating Zouk nightclub and the renowned Singapore Zoo. Today, shopping has taken a backseat, as prices for goods have climbed alongside commercial rents in a city where space is scarce. And, Singapore's once-thriving clubbing…
Amid growing fears of an economic recession, you might be looking for ways to tighten your travel budget. One fairly obvious way to do that: Pick a destination where your costs on the ground will be low compared to places where prices are high for hotels, food, and other expenses. To help you out with…
A "Shop Canadian" sign is seen at the entrance of a supermarket in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 4, 2025. Liang Seng | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Canadians are swapping their friendly auras for a fierce sense of nationalism amid U.S. President Donald Trump's attacks on the country's trade and sovereignty. Trump's mostly…
Passengers check in for Southwest Airlines flights at Chicago Midway International Airport on Feb. 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Almost nothing is guaranteed in life. Certainly not weather, electricity, health, tariffs or eggs. But for more than 50 years, American consumers could count on Southwest Airlines letting…
New entry requirements for traveling to Europe have been postponed again. The European Union eventually plans to roll out two related—but different—systems that will affect international travelers headed to the 27-nation bloc. But implementation of both programs has been pushed back. When Will Europe's Entry/Exit System (EES) Start? One of the new initiatives is called…
Beaches that allow nude sunbathing are often described as "clothing-optional," but clothing is not an option on the nude beaches of Rostock, Germany (the city's Warnemünde Strand is pictured above). Clothed visitors could reportedly get kicked out of the naturist-only sections of beaches along the destination's 9-mile-long Baltic Sea coastline for violating the (un)dress code.…
Spirit Airlines is out of bankruptcy, hitting its target to emerge in the first quarter, after a crippling few years. CEO Ted Christie says the carrier is leaner and ready to take on competitors, including rival Southwest Airlines . Earlier this week, Southwest shocked customers by announcing it will start charging for checked…