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When the Universal Orlando Resort opened its first Harry Potter rides in June 2010, people waited six hours in 90 degree heat just to get in the gate. Demand overran expectations for months, leaving some visitors with a gridlocked vacation they vowed never to repeat.

If you hold elite status with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines or Southwest Airlines, American Airlines is offering to match your status for at least four months so you can earn status in a different loyalty program without having to start from scratch.

A hotel in South Lake Tahoe is making it easier to plan for an epic mountain stay with an unlimited pass during ski season. 

Jimmy Buffett-inspired cruise line Margaritaville at Sea has partnered with the land-based version of the brand, offering passengers a chance to visit a Margaritaville resort in Nassau, Bahamas — for twice the price of the cheapest cruise that will take them there.

A lot of people are surprised when I tell them my favorite card is The Platinum Card® from American Express. I love it because it offers incredible statement credits and comes with so many benefits.

Good news: Disney just introduced another way to "skip the line." Bad news: It's going to cost you ... a lot.

Last month, Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club loyalty program teased huge changes, specifically a shift to dynamic pricing and more redemption and points-earning opportunities. These changes will commence Oct. 30, but the specifics are still to be announced.

Royal Caribbean will increase its daily automatic gratuities next month, the latest in a long list of cruise lines to do so. Starting Nov. 1, gratuities will go up to $18.50 per person (from $18) for travelers in interior, ocean view, and balcony staterooms as well as those in junior suites; and to $21 per person (from $20.50) for all travelers in larger suites, Royal Caribbean confirmed to Travel + Leisure.

When TPG Senior Writer Ben Smithson alerted me to Air France-KLM Flying Blue's July Promo Reward sale — flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Europe started at 15,000 Flying Blue miles each way — I was excited. Deals like this aren't exactly rare, but most of them depart from either the East Coast or West Coast, and I'm based in Colorado. I've considered booking positioning flights to take advantage of past deals, but the cost and hassle never ended up being worth it.

Disneyland guests are paying more to enjoy the theme park’s attractions and rides after The Walt Disney Company raised ticket prices Wednesday.

An Uber from Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport can sometimes cost more than the flight itself. But now, travelers can take the first-ever Uber Airport Shuttle to LGA for $18.

Rain began falling over Orlando early Wednesday morning as Hurricane Milton barreled toward the Sunshine State. Forecasts predicted violent winds, flash flooding, and tornadoes to reach the region by late afternoon.

American interest in traveling to Europe this fall has declined compared to last year, according to the European Travel Commission’s survey results released this week.

Skiing has long had a reputation as a sport for the wealthy. Since its introduction to North America in the early 20th century, it's typically been reserved for those who can afford to take time off from work to spend exorbitant amounts of money traveling to far-flung destinations like Colorado, Idaho and New England.

Boeing’s new chief executive on Friday announced plans to reduce its work force by 10 percent, or about 17,000 jobs, as he seeks to restructure the company in an effort to slash costs and improve production of planes, which has been plagued by numerous delays.

If you went to sleep last night dreaming of your next Disneyland vacation, that dream just got a little more expensive.

Oct 9, 2024 • 8 min read

Uber is making it easier — and cheaper — to get to the airport, launching its brand-new Uber Shuttle in New York.

Amenity kit cases that can double as evening purses and salt and pepper shakers in the shape of airplanes are among the cool AvGeek things you can swipe off airplanes guilt-free.

Frontier Airlines is giving away thousands of bonus miles to customers who fly before the end of the year, incentivising travelers to take a last big 2024 trip.

These days, you can pay for almost anything with a credit card. However, some merchants will charge an extra fee for that privilege, which is perfectly legal in most areas. That surcharge might be charged by your wedding venue, your landlord, the local corner market or even your utility company.