Transportation tips

Almost fifteen years ago, I was in Florence, Italy, on my first solo travel trip. I was lost trying to find the apartment that I was staying in, and a man walked up to me, asking if I needed help. I was panicked and not thinking clearly, so I told him the address, and he offered to help me find the building. 

With holiday travel on the horizon, it's always helpful to know what items or gifts you can — and can't — pack in your carry-on bag.

The Biden administration offered new warnings on Wednesday that a government shutdown could disrupt the nation’s air travel system, part of an effort to lay blame at the feet of House Republicans ahead of a possible funding lapse this weekend.

Picture a Disney experience where you are whisked from ride to ride through secret, behind-the-scenes roads. Imagine embarking on a private Wild African Trek or relishing the Indiana Jones stunt spectacular, followed by an exquisite dinner on the set. This was just a part of a lavish $50,000 Disney itinerary masterfully arranged by Jonathan Alder, the seasoned CEO of luxury travel agency Jonathan's Travels.

As a looming US government shutdown seems more and more likely to happen this week, many travelers are wondering how the closure of the federal government will affect their upcoming trips this fall.

If you have travel plans next month, be warned: a government shutdown could make flying even more miserable than it already is.

If you keep the shades on airplane windows open during your flight, they can provide spectacular views, and if you pull them down, you’ll get a little extra comfort when it’s time to nap. Granted, the debate about the etiquette of either choice is a heated one, but there’s another big discussion that those window shades spark: Should they be open or closed during takeoff and landing? Well, the answer depends on what airline you’re flying.

A government shutdown looms as Congress remains in gridlock over extending funding past a major deadline.

Wherever you're headed—be it a bucket list trip across the globe or a lowkey staycation in your own city—you're going to need luggage. Minimalists and overpackers alike need durable and easy-to-carry suitcases and bags to safely transport clothes, travel accessories, and any souvenirs picked up along the way. As travel editors, we have high expectations for our gear—requiring that reliable, long-lasting bags accompany us on every journey.

The U.S. travel economy could lose nearly $1 billion for every week that the government is shut down, according to new analysis for the U.S. Travel Association. The trade group pointed to a recent Ipsos survey indicating that six in 10 Americans would cancel trips or avoid flying in the event of a shutdown.

None of the four minivans evaluated in a new crash test thatzeroed-in on protection for passengers in the back seat did well. The Chrysler Pacifica, Kia Carnival, and Toyota Sienna were rated marginal, and the Honda Odyssey received a poor rating.

Stepping on the scale can be stressful. So can air travel. Now imagine needing to weigh yourself before you can board your next flight.

Last week, as weather and airline staffing woes roiled air travel yet again, fliers hoping for a post-summer respite got some unwelcome news: the air traffic controller shortage is so severe that it could hobble airline operations for the next five years—or more, according to industry officials.

A security officer in a Philippines airport was caught putting items in her mouth on camera, CNN reported.

Brightline and Mears Transportation announced a partnership that will provide transportation between the Brightline Orlando Station with popular destinations such as Walt Disney World Resorts. 

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If there's one thing New York City does better than most other US destinations, it's overloading the senses.

Officials said a hiker who was injured in Grand Canyon National Park last weekend had been left behind by his friends after they called in a rescue for him — but the hiker in question says that's not at all what happened and that his friends have been "unjustly vilified in the media."

The Caribbean island of St Lucia is home to luxuriant rainforests, sun-drenched beaches and the staggering Pitons twin peaks. Yet having a wonderful time in this tropical paradise is possible without spending a fortune.

It’s no secret that the return in air travel following the pandemic has been turbulent. But despite the challenges, including a return to prepandemic passenger volumes this year, an unrelenting pilot and air traffic controller shortage, and high numbers of delays and cancellations, overall passenger satisfaction has improved somewhat, according to a new study released by J.D. Power this week.

Looking to celebrate spooky season in the most epic of ways? You may in luck thanks to a new contest giving away a free trip for to Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights.