Foraging on Public Lands Is Becoming More Limited

France—with its patchwork landscape of quaint rural villages, glamorous seaside towns, and historical cities—is an easily accessible, year-round destination, drawing visitors from around the world to its smorgasbord of culture, history, and charm. So it's hardly surprising then that a 2023 report from GlobalData, announced it was on track to become the most visited country by 2025, when 93.7 million international travelers are set to visit the country annually.

Having a Priority Pass membership just got more valuable, as travelers can visit nearly a dozen more airport lounges in the U.S. before their next flight. “Escape Lounges has announced an extension of its partnership with Priority Pass, enabling Priority Pass members to access an additional 10 of its common-use airport lounges across the United States as well as the Escape Lounge at Syracuse Hancock International Airport,” the third-party lounge company shared on its website. Escape Lounges are primarily located in smaller to mid-sized airports, Priority Pass members can now enter with a confirmed airline ticket in any fare class at the following locations: 

Biometric company Clear is once again expanding its TSA PreCheck enrollment locations, making it even easier to sign up for the beloved airport security program.

American Cruise Lines’ fall foliage cruises on the Hudson River are so popular they typically sell out a year in advance.

Delta Air Lines is ushering in a new era with the opening of its first Delta One Lounge.

In December 2023, the State Department said it had brought passport processing times to their pre-pandemic levels of six to eight weeks. Two moves in the past two weeks could help bring them down further.

As one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, the question invariably arises: Do you tip in Paris? For many of us, tipping at restaurants and for various services is an ingrained habit, depending on our local customs. But as always, when traveling to different countries, we inevitably should learn and respect another set of rules—and that includes how much to tip. Fortunately, especially for travelers from the United States, tipping in Paris—and in Europe generally—is really quite simple: Tipping is not expected in French culture, at least not as much as it is in American culture.

The Federal Aviation Administration is looking to implement more stringent safety requirements on public charter airlines such as JSX.

On June 14, Universal Orlando Resort debuted a new lineup of daytime and nighttime experiences spanning both theme parks and celebrating a broad lineup of Universal’s most popular franchises, including Shrek,Harry Potter, E.T. and Back to the Future. From a new kid-friendly DreamWorks Land to nighttime shows and a parade (debuting July 3) guaranteed to unlock core childhood memories for adults, Universal Orlando’s new summer attractions and entertainment offer a blend of upbeat playfulness and emotional nostalgia with plenty of appeal for the youngest guests and their families and adults visiting without kids. 

As prices soar, some parents are emptying their bank accounts for a trip to Disney. Others are maxing out their credit cards.

I've been going to Las Vegas regularly since the early 2000s and have adopted a firm policy to never stay more than two nights.

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to make workers’ tips tax-exempt could significantly impact the take-home pay of tipped workers. Hotel housekeepers and restaurant workers are potentially the largest affected group in travel.