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Don’t Have a REAL ID? You Can Use These Forms of…

Travel NewsApril 9, 202512Views

Look, we're not your mother. We can't nag you about making sure your driver's license has been converted to REAL ID. The law requiring REAL ID was only passed by Congress way back in the years following September 11 and signed into law in 2005 by President George W. Bush. Maybe that hasn't given you…

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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, 20257Views

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Concert ticket prices soar, but music fans don’t care

From Billie Eilish and Sabrina Carpenter to Kendrick Lamar and SZA, 2025 promises to be another big year for live music events. That may also mean concert-goers will be shelling out more for their favorite shows. After rising steadily post-pandemic, admission to movies, theaters, and concerts jumped 20% since 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor…

January 31, 202527Views

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The Real Reason Cruise Ship Cabin TVs Don’t Carry the Big Networks

The minute you step aboard a cruise, you're entering a bubble. Your phone calls cease, your e-mails go unchecked, and day-to-day pressures can't reach you. A good cruise is like a world unto itself, and that's a big reason we go on them. But when you embark on a cruise ship, you're also often saying…

January 8, 202532Views

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Airplanes Don’t Like Extreme Heat: Tips for Avoiding Flight Delays in Summer’s Hot Weather

Summer flying can be tough. Especially this year. Plane engines simply behave differently in the summer, and smart travelers use that information to avoid delays and cancellations. Flying in the summer always presents challenges. But flying this summer promises to be particularly challenging. Airlines are already dealing…

January 7, 202518Views

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The Best Cruises You Don’t Need a Passport For

If you’re among the 52% of Americans without a passport, you might think that taking a cruise is out of the question for you. But that’s not true—and we’re not only referring to sailings within U.S. waters (though, of course, passengers without passports can absolutely board cruises on U.S. rivers and coastlines as well as…

January 6, 202535Views

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Disney Is About to Gut Magic Kingdom, Fans Are Furious, and You Don’t Have Much Time

We've had plenty of warning signs that the current management of the Disney brand doesn't understand or appreciate their roles as stewards of priceless Americana. For the last few years, the current decision makers at Disney have been carrying on as if they're running a shopping mall and not a national treasure. Obsessed with floating…

January 3, 202530Views

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Don’t Have TSA PreCheck? In Boston, There’s a $3 Trick to Skipping Airport Lines

A blessing and a curse for travelers to and from Boston is that the city’s international airport is pretty much smack-dab in the middle of the action. Buttressed against the Atlantic Ocean, the entirety of downtown and the greater metropolitan area radiates in a circle from Boston Logan. Not coincidentally, the city has some of…

December 30, 202431Views

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Don’t Have Elite Status? Fake It and Get Free Upgrades with These Tips

Your credit card may not grant preferred status, but it might get you into airport lounges for free, which can be just as useful. The Delta American Express Reserve card, to take one example, includes 15 visits a year to Delta's Sky Club. Other cards may offer credits for in-flight purchases (like the AAdvantage Aviator…

November 22, 202435Views

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In 2025, Venice’s Access Fee Will Cost Double if You Don’t Reserve Ahead

As Frommer's predicted in July, the tourist-laden Italian city of Venice has officially announced it will not only continue its new entry fee for day-trippers, but will also double the number of days the fee is collected and, in some cases, double the cost. For 29 days from April to July 2024, the city mandated…

November 9, 202460Views