Cruises are more expensive than ever. But a deal isn't impossible — if you have restraint

A late-summer or fall getaway is now possible without breaking the bank. Spirit Airlines recently discounted hundreds of flights to popular destinations such as Las Vegas, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and more. The low-cost carrier advertised the fare sale on their «Popular Flight Deals» section of their homepage, where travelers can enter in their home airport to find the best deals for them.  As part of the popular deals, Travel + Leisure spotted deep discounts for under $29 including Dallas (DFW) to Las Vegas (LAS) for $22 one-way in August, and Baltimore, MD (BWI) to Orlando, FL (MCO) for $21 in September 2024.  Additional flight deals include: 

As a frequent traveler, I sometimes take flights with long layovers.

You may associate the word "cruising" with short jaunts to the Bahamas or Mexico. On those cruises, a lot of the experience is about the onboard fun, and some passengers never even leave the boat.

When it comes to a tight connection, choosing the right seat is crucial. In a situation where so much is out of your control, this is one part of the process you can determine.

In the bohemian district of Almagro in Buenos Aires, the wistful notes of the tango classic “Vida Mía” drift out a window of a small cultural center. Inside, on a makeshift dance floor, couples move carefully, studying their steps as they dance in the arms of another. All the pairs are same-sex or nongender-identifying: from slickly dressed silver-haired pensioners to artistic university students clothed entirely in black. Some dance with friends, others with lovers. Each individual in a couple takes turns leading the dance as music floats over the scene, its lyrics telling a story about love and loneliness, breathing and embracing.

Earlier this year, Air France-KLM spoke out about the challenges the airline faced in reinstating flights between Europe and China to what they were pre-pandemic. 

Biometric company Clear has quietly increased the annual membership fee for its popular expedited airport security program.  As of last week, the individual rates for Clear Plus have risen from $189 to $199 per year, as indicated by the pricing details on its website. Members renewing Clear Plus will see the $10 increase effective immediately upon their next annual charge. Despite this change, it remains free for Clear Plus members to bring along children under 18. “Clear has updated the price of its Clear Plus membership to $199 per year, which is less than $1 per month and is only the second price adjustment in 14 years,” a representative from the company shared with Travel + Leisure in a statement.

Accio Harry Potter news! Slytherins and Gryffindors alike can rejoice as Universal Orlando Resort has announced details and shared an official first look at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic coming to the upcoming Universal Epic Universe.

Little is released to the public about how, why and where federal air marshals operate. As they transit through airports and board flights, they resemble passengers just like us — napping occasionally, watching rom-coms and eating bland airplane food. But air marshals are working undercover, with concealed guns and the power to make arrests. Because of their top-secret security clearance, the number of flights they work, the looming threats behind assignments, the alarming behaviors they are monitoring and even the size of the Federal Air Marshal Service are shrouded in mystery.

You've probably heard of Royal Caribbean's cruises. But you might not know that it has two sister brands — and they're nothing alike.

To visit Finland — named the happiest country for many years in a row — my husband and I traveled by ferry.

Avelo Airlines announced a whopping 18 new routes and three new destinations as part of what the startup carrier billed as the "largest expansion in company history."