Travel in city San Antonio

A man on Reddit said an Airbnb host charged him a $165 cleaning fee and sent a list of checkout chores.

Summertime in the Texas can really heat up. When temperatures spike, Texans and those who visit have two choices when they want to cool down. They can stay indoors and crank the AC, or head for water—if the drought hasn’t dried it up.

Hotels in cities in the path of the total solar eclipse on April 8 saw record revenue increases, according to a new analysis published by CoStar’s STR.

As a frequent traveler, I stockpile airline loyalty points and frequently earn upgrades to first class, business class, or premium economy.

Last month, five travel advisors from four Dream Vacations franchises headed to France for AmaWaterways' Taste of Bordeaux wine cruise. The women, who describe themselves as a "tribe," didn't take the trip together just for fun: They were gathering photos, videos, experiences and memories with which to sell a partial charter of the AmaDolce's October 2025 sailing of the same itinerary.

It won't happen in the U.S. again until 2044.

A total solar eclipse is coming to the U.S.—but not everyone is invited. On Monday, April 8, the moon will be close enough to Earth to appear just larger than the sun as it crosses its disk, casting a shadow that will move across the planet at about 1,500 mph.

New destinations in Norway and Türkiye – More flights to North America – Intercontinental flights nearly at pre-crisis levels.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced its 25th brand Tuesday, WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham.

Has Southwest Airlines lost its way? One of its biggest long-time advocates seems to think so.

When’s the last time a restaurant name made you tear up?

“Oh My God!” “This is crazy! “I’ll be dreaming about this for the rest of my life!” You’ve heard all about what it’s like to experience the brief moments of totality—when the moon completely blocks the sun—yet you’re having trouble convincing others to come with you on an eclipse adventure. After all, they’ll say, if there’s an 85% eclipse where we live, then what’s the point of traveling to where it’s 100%? The expense, the time, the traffic … let’s not bother.

SeaWorld is turning 60 this year, and the parks have revealed big plans to celebrate all year long. The party officially gets started on March 21st – 60 years to the day that SeaWorld first opened its gates in 1964 – and will be in full swing through the weekend and continue throughout the year. The parks are teasing what’s to come as the 60th celebrations get underway, including all-new themed rides and attractions coming this spring, exciting new presentations and shows this summer and more exclusive, collectible merchandise dropping throughout the rest of the year.

SeaWorld announced new plans for its 60th anniversary in 2024, starting on March 21.

Spring is associated with new beginnings and warmer weather. Meaning: it’s also an opportune time to gather outdoors to celebrate—namely, with outdoor festivals. Washington, D.C. has the National Cherry Blossom Festival, while Austin hosts SXSW. As for San Antonio, America’s seventh-largest city? It’s home to Fiesta.

For a newly minted Texan such as myself, viewing the solar eclipse in San Antonio last October was spectacular. We took a short drive to the award-winning Confluence Park, a bucolic ecosystem that features a rainwater catchment along the San Antonio River, a green roof for passive heating/cooling and a constellation of walking paths that connect to the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will sweep across areas of North America.

Alaska Airlines is making it easier to see April’s epic solar eclipse with a series of flights heading to destinations along the path of totality — and they're selling out. The specific routes, which fly to places like Mazatlán, Mexico, Texas, and Ohio, have seen a threefold increase in demand compared to previous years, Alaska Airlines shared with Travel + Leisure. And that increased demand has led to increasingly sold-out flights.

This spring, all eyes will gaze upward as the moon passes between the sun and earth, a celestial alignment best known as a total solar eclipse. When the skies momentarily darken on April 8, 2024, it will be the last time earthlings will be able to view the rare night sky phenomenon from the US mainland for the next 20 years.

United Airlines is bringing more adventure to travelers, with an additional 100+ flights being added to the summer flight schedule. Flyers can visit more destinations across the United States and Canada, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy a picturesque outdoor adventure.

Love is in the air this month, and there are endless ways to show it. But if your love deserves a grander gesture than a bottle of Veuve and a box of chocolate truffles–both amazing gifts, of course!—consider a gift of wellness travel. A wellness adventure is a great gift for Valentine’s Day and beyond: give it now and enjoy the anticipation of sharing it later.

For basic information about how, when and where to experience North America’s total solar eclipse and why you must try to get yourself to the path of totality on April 8, check my main feed .