Klaus Vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty Images Earlier this spring, consumers were feeling good about their summer vacation prospects. More people were planning to take a trip compared to last year, and summer travel budgets were up, too, according to a new report from Deloitte. But just a few weeks later — after President Donald…
Summer vacation = carefree fun in the sun, right? That's the ideal. But with the steep price of travel today, vacationing in the high season of summer can mean unexpected expenses and ballooning budgets. These strategies for saving money should help. 1. Get the timing right Summer is one of the most popular times of…
Like it or not, it's happening. International visitors are avoiding the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) counts say that crossings of the northern border between the U.S. and Canada fell by 12.5% in February and 18% in March. Travel agency Flight Centre Travel Group Canada reported that business travel from Canada fell…
Winter is shaping up to be the new summer when it comes to Mediterranean cruises. Instead of deploying all of their ships to the Caribbean and other balmy destinations when the weather in Europe gets colder, more cruise lines are opting to ply the Med’s waters year-round. And as ships are added, more passengers are…
Formula 1, the high-speed, unapologetically glamorous global motor racing series, is now one of the world’s most popular sporting events for travelers thanks not only to the presence of 24 GP races in 21 countries (including, in the U.S., Miami, Las Vegas and Texas) but also to the hype around the documentary series Formula 1: Drive…
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…
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…
The app-based Lightning Lane service, which was introduced as Genie+ at Disney's American theme parks in late 2021 and revised in July 2024, evokes dread in casual visitors to the self-billed Happiest Place on Earth. People who choose to vacation at a Disney park already struggle to navigate high costs and crowds. Lightning Lane Multi Pass, which…
The cost of a trip to Italy doesn't always translate to the quality of the experience. Our guide book author, a 15-year resident, knows the best places to apply your budget, no matter how high or low it is.
No one likes to spend unwisely, not even…
The controversial airfare trick known as "skiplagging" will soon go on trial in federal court. The purportedly money-saving hack involves booking a flight with a connection, but then getting off the plane in the layover city and not continuing on to the final destination on the trip itinerary. So, for instance, if you wanted…