Santorini earthquakes: What does it mean for holidaymakers visiting the popular Greek island?

The Hyatt family of brands is growing. The Chicago-based company just announced Hyatt Select, a new upper-midscale brand that will launch in the Americas.

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.

Greece's high tourism season is almost here. If you're one of the millions who plan to make their way to the European nation and all its islands this year, you've likely already plotted out all the best ferry routes. But what if we told you there was an easier—and much faster—way to get there?

A rare, hand-painted Banksy work is set to be sold at auction by Sotheby's in London, carrying an estimated value of up to £5 million (€6 million). A portion of the proceeds will go toward supporting victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.

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.

Legend of the Seas, the third ship in Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class, will launch in July 2026and spend its first summer cruising the Mediterranean. It will then journey to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from where it will sail year-round to the Western and Southern Caribbean, the cruise line announced today.

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.

A state of emergency has been declred in Santorini, a volcanic island and popular tourist destination in Greece, as an 'earthquake swarm' that began earlier this month continues.

This essay is part of Companion Fare, a series of personal stories about traveling with loved ones.

For fliers who haven’t encountered it before, SSSS on a boarding pass stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection. It’s the Transportation Security Administration’s method of selecting passengers for additional security checks. If the acronym appears on your ticket, it means you’ll be subject to an extra-thorough screening—despite having pre-approval through a Trusted Traveler Program such as Clear, NEXUS, Global Entry, or TSA PreCheck. This can extend the boarding process by 15 to 45 minutes (or longer), which is always frustrating if you’re running on a tight schedule.

Multiple earthquakes are rattling Santorini, a volcanic island in Greece, prompting authorities to dispatch rescuers with tents, a sniffer dog and drones, and to shut schools on four islands.

If overindulgence makes you feel more sluggish than rested and relaxed after your vacation, it's time to find a new way to cruise. You're in luck — several cruise lines are offering 2025 and 2026 wellness-themed sailings that are bookable now as you kick off your self-care goals for the year.