Leisure tips

If you haven't yet made plans to see the total solar eclipse in 2024, Niagara Falls is beckoning. The New York State destination is partnering with NASA on a series of eclipse events and exhibitions in the days leading up to the grand show, as well as day-of programming.

When Margaritaville at Sea launched last year, the company offered short and inexpensive 2-night getaways. Now, the cruise line is expanding with 3-night sailings to take advantage of a long weekend.

Spirit Airlines is celebrating Black Friday early with a series of deals offering everything from savings on hotels and vacations to discounts on airline points.

Listen up, Marriott Bonvoy loyalists, the program just announced new changes centered around two brands: Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy and Four Points Express by Sheraton.

Alaska Airlines is the latest to limit airport lounge access with major policy changes in 2024.

Major airlines in the United States are expecting record numbers of travelers this year over the Thanksgiving holiday period.

Southwest Airlines doesn’t operate red-eye flights, but that may soon change.

Ask a returning family about their trip to Walt Disney World, and you might hear the common refrain: "My kids just wanted to swim in the pool the whole time!"

It just got cheaper to visit the City of Lights by train this summer. In celebration of the upcoming 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games in Paris, Eurostar announced an increase of train service— between London and Paris — to accommodate the spectators, participants, and travelers, at a discounted price.

The Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's most iconic tourist destinations, is officially closed for the next seven days due to an increase in seismic activity following a series of earthquakes.

Lyft will pay travelers up to $100 if their scheduled ride is late thanks to a new on-time pick up promise — just in time for holiday travel.

United Airlines is making it easier for Chase credit card holders to earn points next year and qualify for loyalty status with the airline’s MileagePlus program.

Airbnb is looking to reengage its guests with all-new ratings and review systems, along with a brand-new collection of “most-loved” homes around the world. 

Spirit Airlines is calling it quits out of Denver — an airport the low-cost carrier has served for more than a decade. 

It’s an oft-repeated bit after a long, leisurely meal at restaurants everywhere. Servers ask if they can get you anything else; diners quip “how about a wheelbarrow to wheel us out?”

JetBlue’s latest sale offers up to $300 off flight and hotel bundles to vacation hotspots across its network, including Aruba, Cancun, Montego Bay, Punta Cana, Nassau, Los Cabos and St. Lucia.  

If we are honest, most of us could use a little more balance at some points in our busy lives. Getting the right mix between work and leisure time can have benefits for our physical and mental health. It can also improve the performance of a business, research has suggested.

Here are 10 suggestions for quintessentially European things to see and do in the colder months.

Margaritaville at Sea is celebrating Veterans Day early with a new pass offering unlimited cruises to military service members, first responders, and teachers for less than $300.

Holland America Line is discounting paradise with 25 percent off cruises to Hawaii for this year and 2024.

Savvy travelers earn airline miles, allowing them to afford flights that would otherwise be out of their budget. These miles can be redeemed for more comfortable seating or spur-of-the-moment trips, be it for leisure or obligation. However, not all flights are eligible for advantageous redemptions, forcing us to weigh our options and choose between using points or cash to pay for them.