Leisure tips

United Airlines just became the latest carrier to increase checked baggage fees this year, implementing the change over the weekend.

Lyft will now allow female and non-binary riders to specifically request other female and non-binary drivers in the app.

Travel + Leisure is now partnering with Sobel Westex, a luxury textile brand that specializes in high-end hotel bedding, pillows, towels, and linens, for its pioneering home textiles collection: Travel + Leisure Home Collection.

Norwegian Cruise Line is saying arrivederci to Venice, cutting the canal city from its cruise itineraries in 2024 and 2025.

American Airlines now offers nonstop service to Eleuthera — an island touted as the best-kept secret in the Bahamas by Travel + Leisure.  

Delta Air Lines passengers will soon have another, more «premium,» lounge to head to in major airports throughout the United States this year.

Lying in the heart of rural Northumberland, the expansive Grade II* listed Matfen Hall offers wellness, golf, fine dining, spa or relaxing retreat in grandeur and opulence.

New York CIty's hottest restaurant now boasts an extra personal touch for vino lovers.

Southwest is helping travelers get a jumpstart on 2024 trip planning with its latest vacation sale.

Spirit Airlines is expanding its presence in South Carolina, adding flights from Charleston to Boston and New York City this spring.

Luxury cruise line Seabourn wants to help travelers escape the cold in style — and for less — with a big winter sale that has up to 25 percent off fares.

Roots tendril out of the grassy banks, piercing the surface of the water, while giant dragonflies skim the heads of water buffaloes cooling off in the 46C heat. Nearby, African sacred ibises stand regally in the shallows and vocal laughingthrushes nestle between the seven-foot reeds. My eyes are locked on the watery scenes — I’m hoping to spot a crocodile nostril or a slinking scale, at least. 

American Airlines sparked controversy this week when the carrier swapped its high-end brand amenity kit for a boxed kit.

Amtrak is helping travelers criss-cross the country for less by offering $50 off the purchase of a USA Rail Pass.

Months after Marriott International's and MGM Resorts' partnership was initially announced over the summer, the two powerhouse brands have revealed more details regarding their collaboration and what it will mean for it's members.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will keep the beleaguered Boeing 737-9 Max planes grounded until it approves the aircraft manufacturer’s inspection and maintenance process.

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a much-anticipated merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, but experts say that’s good news for travelers.

The Blue Lagoon has once again re-opened to visitors in south Iceland following the volcano eruption that caused weeks of closures.

MSC Cruises is expanding its presence in the United States, planning to bring one of its newest ships to its homeport in Texas next year.

United Airlines has found loose bolts in its own Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft just days after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the planes following a mid-air blowout on Alaska Airlines.

It’s a common dilemma most travelers face when booking a dream vacation: how many days are you going stay in one place? It's a choice that can be the difference of having perfectly enjoyed the time in a city, and being somewhere just a little too long. This week, the dilemma spilled over into an online discourse on Reddit where hundreds of travelers weighed in on which cities require the most amount of days to visit, and which can be skipped over. One of the top cities that travelers felt needed extra time is Tokyo. The city has a population of 14 million across 847 sq. miles, while for comparison, New York City is only 468 sq miles. “Definitely Tokyo, if we're counting the Tokyo Metropolis. Just the city proper requires 10-14 days to explore its variety and sprawl,” one traveler wrote in support of the Japanese city in the tread.