I moved my family from mainland US to Puerto Rico for a dream job. The island life wasn't what we expected.

The vast swaths of American wilderness protected as public lands have long been recreational oases and treasured national landscapes. Yet park advocates warn that visitor experiences at US national parks and forests is poised to plummet following recent layoffs. On February 14, the Trump administration terminated the positions of 1,000 National Park Service (NPS) workers and 2,000 more from the US Forest Service, representing about 5% of NPS employees and nearly 6% for the Forest Service, with stated aims of cutting federal spending via government downsizing.

Booking a summer vacation just got cheaper.Frontier Airlines recently announced 14 new or expanding routes, including the relaunch of Boise, ID (BOI) and Spokane, WA (GEG). The airline will also expand service in Austin, TX (AUS), Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN), Las Vegas, NV (LAS), Miami, FL (MIA), and other markets.  In celebration of the new fares, Frontier is discounting one-way tickets as low as $19, on bookings made before 11:59pm EST on February 24, 2025.

Charleston, South Carolina has long been a favorite destination among travelers, and a new airline route is making it easier to visit.  American Airlines will soon begin direct service between Charleston, SC and New York, NY (LGA) on June 6, 2025. The new route will operate twice weekly on Fridays and Saturdays through the summer, according to American’s booking website. The two-hour and 17-minute flight will be operated with an Embraer 175 aircraft.  American Airlines currently operates flights to Charleston from Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Miami, and Washington, D.C.

Getting to Mexico just got easier—and cheaper. Volaris Airlines, a major carrier throughout Mexico, recently announced dozens of new routes from the United States, with a major expansion that including the launch of service at New York/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). From Newark, the airline will begin service to Guadalajara, Mexico and San Salvador, El Salvador.

The future is here — and on the streets of some major American cities. San Francisco has been allowing autonomous vehicles on its streets for years now, but fully driverless rides are a fairly new phenomenon. So I was eager to try out the driverless taxi service from the best-established company, Waymo One, on a recent trip to the City by the Bay.

Dominican airline Arajet will make its U.S. debut this spring with flights to Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico, a key step in realizing its dream of building a Pan-American hub in Santo Domingo.

Avianca Airlines is adding a new route that will connect travelers from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Colombia’s capital city, Bogotá. The new route will take flight on May 26, 2025, and operate four times per week on an Airbus A320  The flight will depart Dallas at 2:50 p.m., and arrive in Bogotá at 8:15 p.m. The return flight departs at 7:30 a.m., and arrives back in Dallas at 1:20 p.m.

Food and travel go hand-in-hand. When you get out and explore the world, you should taste all the flavors your new destination has to offer. However, the U.S. is a pretty big place with lots of diverse food offerings. So, to help you narrow down the best places to tickle your tastebuds in America, Clarify Capital created a list of the top food destinations in the country. 

Your honeymoon marks the beginning of a lifetime of adventure together—where every moment is designed to reflect both romance and smart budgeting. By planning thoughtfully, you can experience unforgettable trips to far-flung destinations, from scenic road trips through Portugal and Croatia's Dalmatian Coast, to explorations through the secluded coves of western Puerto Rico or the majestic mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyoming—without breaking the bank.

Taiwan's self-proclaimed "luxury airline" is expanding once again in the U.S.

Bahamasair is eyeing an order for new jets that could grow its fleet and expand nonstop flight opportunities to the island nation.

When I was 15, my dad and I took a trip to Los Angeles that changed my life. We didn't have a set agenda, and since we were staying down the road from the University of California, we took a campus tour.