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No, the U.S. Didn’t Just “Ban” Resort Fees. Here’s What the FTC Actually Did

Travel NewsDecember 19, 20242Views

Another day, another flagrant twisting of the truth by some of the people who cover news of travel industry. You probably saw some posts and news headlines that told you that junk fees and resort fees at hotels have been banned. Here are a few headlines as examples: CBS News: "New federal rule bans "junk…

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Online U.S. Passport Renewal is Now Fully Available! Here’s All You’ll Need

After a two-year period of beta testing, digital passport renewal is now a full reality for American travelers. Here's how it works and how long it takes. The U.S. State Department has announced that passport renewal via its website is officially open as of Wednesday, September 18,…

December 7, 20242Views

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Is there a pullback in consumer spending? Here’s what CEOs say

People walk past a Sweetgreen restaurant in Manhattan on September 14, 2023. Jeenah Moon | The Washington Post | Getty Images With higher prices and elevated interest rates stubbornly sticking around, Chipotle burrito bowls and European vacations are still on the table for many consumers. But Big Macs and kitchen remodels aren't.…

May 22, 202495Views

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The Rules for Bringing a Dog into the US to Get Stricter: Here’s What’s Changing

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new rules last week for bringing a dog into the United States. Starting August 1, all dogs entering the country must be at least 6 months old, must be microchipped, and must be accompanied by either proof of a rabies vaccine or proof that the dog hasn't been…

May 13, 202481Views

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NYC Hotel Rates Are Shocking Now! Here’s Why, Plus How to Pay Less

A perfect storm has hit the hotel market in New York City, driving prices to historic highs. The ascent began, partially, in spring of 2022, when Governor Greg Abbott of Texas started busing migrants to New York. So far, Texas has sent 15,800 people, according to the Associated Press. The number could be closer to…

April 30, 202494Views

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The Proposed U.S. Airline Mergers Are Terrible for Americans, And Here’s Proof Why

In his debut column for Frommer's, renowned consumer advocate William McGee explains why despite the hype, the proposed mergers of several major airlines won't turn out well for travelers. I spent Halloween in federal court in Boston at a trial that pits the U.S. Department of Justice…

April 29, 202484Views

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Here’s the Scottish Castle from “The Traitors,” Peacock’s Whodunit Delight

The Traitors, the latest binge-worthy sensation to conquer streaming, does for reality TV what Glass Onion did for detective movies—turn murder mystery parties into hilariously hyperbolic entertainment fodder. But with The Traitors, instead of a call sheet filled with Hollywood A-listers, the participants come from a back bench of mugging reality television veterans, mixed (in…

April 27, 202483Views