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When to Start a Renewal of a U.S. Passport

Travel NewsDecember 7, 20240Views

Although the event didn't get a lot of attention at the time, in December 2021 President Joe Biden signed a new executive order that will allow Americans to renew their passports online in a matter of days (see Sec. 4 of the official text). That development is a big deal for regular travelers because until…

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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, 20240Views

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Wait Times for U.S. Passports Haven’t Been This Short in Years!

In the first half of 2021, the United States State Department had an epic backlog of 2 million passport applications. As the Biden Administration began, the wait time for a new passport—18 weeks, or more than 4 months—was so crazy that the U.S. government had to warn that "U.S. citizens who wish to travel overseas this…

December 7, 20241View

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Moo Deng Dupes: U.S. Zoos Where You Can See Pygmy Hippos

To see the young pygmy hippo–turned–internet sensation Moo Deng (pictured above) in real life, you'd need to travel to Thailand, where the charismatic star resides at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in the east coast province of Chonburi. According to news reports, New Yorker and Moo Deng superfan Molly Swindall has made the pilgrimage twice in…

December 7, 20242Views

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Trump policy nudges euro toward parity with U.S. dollar

Oscar Wong | Moment | Getty Images Euro is expected to hit parity with the dollar Economists expect the euro to fall to or even below parity with the U.S. dollar next year. That would mean the currencies had a 1:1 exchange rate. The euro is used by 20 of the 27 nations in the…

November 30, 20246Views

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Warning, U.S. Travelers: Airline Execs Want to Snatch Your Consumer Rights Away

The fight for fair treatment isn't over once a battle is won—especially when powerful interests stand to benefit from keeping things unfair. In the United States, travelers are facing the threat of watching hard-won consumer rights get rolled back. Last week, Ed Bastian, the CEO of Delta Air Lines, told investors how excited he is…

November 25, 202411Views

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International Disney parks target U.S. customers with American influencers and bloggers

Disney World has become a repeat vacation spot and second home for a group of adults who love Disney. Now the company appears to be trying to replicate that magic at its international properties, using American influencers and bloggers to draw U.S. fans to Disney theme parks in China and Japan. The professional content…

May 19, 202467Views

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The Worst U.S. Airports for Catching a Connecting Flight

We're naming airport names, and breaking down our advice by season, ticket type, and more. From summer thunderstorms to winter ice, airline meltdowns and computer outages, the last couple of years have given travelers examples of just about everything that can go wrong when it comes to…

May 3, 202477Views

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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, 202481Views

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Three New U.S. National Park Units Were Just Announced, And Hikers Will Love Them All

Three beloved long-distance hiking trails that pass through 10 American states just earned a federal upgrade, bringing the total number of U.S. national park units from 425 to 428. Three networks of hiking trails have been added to the National Park Service, the highest designation for public…

April 29, 2024245Views