Next Year travel tips

The U.S. Virgin Islands will charge Royal Caribbean Group ships that dock in St. Thomas or St. Croix a new per-passenger fee in order to fund port improvements.

In case you missed it, Chicago's Midway International Airport (MDW) will land its first lounge next year as part of the Priority Pass network.

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German airline Lufthansa is expanding its presence in the United States, adding new flights and new cities to its robust lineup of international flights. 

Venice plans to experiment with an admission fee of 5 euros ($5.35) for day trippers next year to try to manage the flow of tourists drawn to its historic canals, the city council said on Tuesday.

Venice will finally look to implement its much-discussed fee for day visitors next year on a trial basis after initially postponing it.

Accor, the Paris-based hotel group, expects a recovery in occupancy rates to pre-pandemic levels will increasingly fuel its revenue growth over the next year. But it will take time to play out.

Southwest Airlines is already preparing for spring break next year with new flights to Belize, Los Cabos, and San Juan.

Forget the free food and fancy drinks—the best thing about flying first class is the seats. Specifically, the ability to lie down, which makes a huge difference in comfort on a long-haul flight.

Traveling to Europe is often as easy as simply booking a plane ticket but starting next year, a fee and a visa will be required to visit.

Holland America Line will launch a 42-day cruise across the Atlantic Ocean and around Europe and the Middle East from Florida next year, inspired by a journey the cruise line took nearly 100 years ago.

You will finally be able to live in a ‘Barbie World’ when Mattel Adventure Park opens in Glendale, Arizona next year.

Universal Orlando Resort is bringing beloved movie characters from Dreamworks Animation to Florida next year.