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You're carrying too much luggage. Here's how to lighten up. If you think you're carrying too much luggage on your next trip, I've got news for you: You probably are.  How much? Well, last year, domestic airlines collected $7.1 billion in luggage fees, an increase of almost 5% from the previous year. This summer, we've

Explore the Octagon House, a unique and historic home in Irvington: Local Hidden Gem From overlooked roadside attractions to offbeat museums and obscure natural wonders, Local Hidden Gems will showcase some of the unique and unexpected treasures that make America extraordinary. We will emphasize charm, surprise and delight. Local hidden gem: The Armour-Stiner Octagon House in

This popular Hawaii hiking trail closed due to potential norovirus outbreak The Kalalau Trail, the most popular section of Kauai's iconic Napali Coast State Wilderness Park, is shut down until further notice due to a suspected rare norovirus outbreak, according to Hawaii officials. Since Aug. 14, there have been 24 hikers with reported symptoms of

Airline, airport strikes in Italy could impact your flights this weekend. Here's how. Travelers flying through Italy this weekend may want to brace themselves for potential disruptions. Labor unions representing workers at airlines ITA Airways and Wizz Air called for strikes on Saturday. Air traffic controllers at Rome Fiumicino Airport also have planned work stoppages

DOT probe seeks to determine if frequent flyer programs are fair to travelers The Department of Transportation said it is opening an investigation into airline frequent flyer programs, accusing airlines of potentially illegal points devaluations and other accounting techniques that it says are not consumer-friendly. “Points systems like frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards

Dollywood is ready to pumpkin spice up Dolly Parton’s favorite season with this festival Get more news like this delivered to your inbox by signing up for our Travel newsletter here . There’s nothing like autumn in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains. It can be even more fun experiencing it at Dollywood, as vibrant fall colors

When you should book 2024 holiday travel for the best prices, according to Google Flights With the hectic summer season coming to an end, it's time to plan your holiday trips. While some travelers may want to take advantage of lower airfares for the fall shoulder season of travel, it's also a smart move to

Hollywood vs. Orlando: How Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights differ coast to coast When guests walk into the Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines house at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights this year, they’ll be stepping into film history.   The West Coast version of this house is located on the very sound stage where Universal began

Free flights in 2025? Southwest Airlines' flash promo offers Companion Pass Southwest Airlines' sought-after Companion Pass is back, but only for a short period of time. The U.S. carrier is running a flash promotion offering members of its frequent flyer Rapid Rewards program a two-month Companion Pass when they purchase or redeem points for one

Why accessibility advocates praise DOT: ‘Never happened this fast’ | Cruising Altitude I had the opportunity to sit down with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg last week. He told me about what the department he oversees is doing to boost accessibility for disabled travelers across the country’s transportation network.   During our conversation, Buttigieg highlighted billions of

Only 39% of Americans view national parks as accessible options. There's a simple fix. Kelly Dawson can't walk for long periods of time, but cerebral palsy doesn't stop her from adventuring through America’s national parks. She just has to get creative. She’s seen the sweeping vistas of the Grand Canyon’s rims and has done short

See inside the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's second vessel, Ilma The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is growing. The luxury brand’s second ship, Ilma, departed on its maiden voyage Monday. The vessel, which will spend its inaugural season sailing the Mediterranean, was fittingly named for the Maltese word for water. The 790-foot-long Ilma is larger than 624-foot predecessor