Prevention tips

On Calle Muntaner 108, in the heart of Barcelona’s Eixample neighborhood, you’ll find adestination that’s become famous in the world of mixology—Sips— which was recently namedthe top cocktail bar in the world in 2023.

It was supposed to be the pride of a nation. Built in the early 17th century, Vasa was commissioned by the King of Sweden during a time of intense naval competition among the European powers. But rather than a warship of unprecedented power and grandeur, Vasa became a symbol of poor design and tragedy.

Southwest Airlines has always been a fan favorite for its baggage policy, which allows all passengers two free checked bags, regardless of status or ticket.

The only thing scarier than zombies and witches loose on the streets on Halloween is an impaired driver, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The crash and fatality rates for drivers under 21 have improved drastically over the past two decades – more so than for other drivers. Fatal crashes involving a young driver fell 38%, while they increased nearly 8% for drivers 21 and older, and deaths of young drivers fell about 45%, compared to an 11% increase in fatalities for older drivers.

Brochures advertising expedition cruises promise once-in-a-lifetime trips to some of the world’s most pristine destinations. Small vessels specifically designed for challenging waters travel to the likes of the Northwest Passage, Antarctica, and the Galapagos Islands throughout the year.

Southwest Airlines is expecting to have a happy holiday season, even as it shakes off the memory of last year's operational collapse.

With a running time of more than eight hours, Andy Warhol's Empire is generally acknowledged to be the most boring film released in 1965. Four years later, a German artist named Hanne Darboven succeeded in producing a movie that was even more monotonous.

A frosty breeze is stirring, and while we promise not to dive into full Game of Thrones mode, channeling our inner Ned Stark, we must solemnly acknowledge: that winter is coming. So, what’s the scoop? It’s the clarion call to ready your trusty chariot for the frosty days ahead. This rings especially true if a winter adventure is on your horizon.

A cruise passenger is suing Carnival after his balcony door "unexpectedly slammed shut with substantial force" and amputated his right index finger during a September 2022 cruise onboard the Carnival Horizon.

For many travelers, airline miles and hotel points are extremely valuable—they are a type of currency that can be used to book flights and overnights around the world.

If you're considering applying for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, now could be a great time.

A bed bug outbreak in Paris just nine months before the Olympic Games has tourists wondering how to prevent and treat those pesky critters, so Travel + Leisure spoke with experts about what to look out for and what to do if the insects do pop up. 

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration confiscated more than 1,800 firearms at U.S. airports from July through September and is expecting to surpass 6,500 firearms by the end of the year.

Nothing ruins your day like getting caught in the rain without the shield that is a trusty rain jacket. As travelers, it's not always convenient to halt plans when a downpour strikes—a lightweight rain jacket can make all the difference the next time your afternoon hike gets interrupted by an expected shower. The best designs for travelers are completely waterproof, windproof, and packable (bonus points if it stashes down into one of its own pockets). To help narrow your search, we rounded up 13 versatile and durable rain jackets to bring on your next adventure, whether you're anticipating some less-than-perfect weather or want something compact just in case.

Here’s a sentence I never thought I’d write: bed bugs have taken over the city of Paris, and we are now faced with the prospect that the outbreak could travel overseas. The infestation began just before Paris Fashion Week (yes, these bugs have good taste), when reports broke of increased sightings of the insects in homes, cinemas, trains and even hospitals. Now, questions are being asked about the safety of traveling to and from Paris; what we can do to prevent the spread, and whether the critters are already settling in our mattresses. Below, we answer all your questions about travel and the bed bug spread.

Following a summer of landmark picketing, negotiating and deal-reaching for some of America's pilots' unions, flight attendants are moving into the spotlight. Some groups of cabin crew are weighing a strike as they call for substantial salary increases and better working conditions.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says that visiting — and living in — New York City will be more expensive after the Big Apple passed new regulations for booking vacation rentals.

If you’ve ever flown a long-haul flight, you’ve probably heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT)—blood clots, typically in the calves, that have been associated with flying. These clots can travel to the lungs and cause life-threatening blockages known as pulmonary embolisms.

A bed bug outbreak in France is sending creepy crawly vibes across the Paris metro area and threatening to ruin vacations in the process.

Time is ticking for lawmakers in Congress to strike a budget deal and avoid a government shutdown, although chances of coming to an agreement in time are looking increasingly bleak. If a shutdown does happen on October 1 at 12:01 a.m., all non-essential government functions would cease, and the air travel system would be stretched to its limit, with air traffic controllers and TSA officers essentially working without pay.