Year in Review: The Biggest Travel Stories of 2023

Looking for a gift for the frequent traveler in your life who loves to collect earrings? It’s important to select just the right pair of earrings that travels well and reflects the person’s individual taste. After all, travel lovers know that comfort is as important as style and fashion any day of the week. That doesn’t mean that jewelry enthusiasts need to sacrifice glitz and glamor to enjoy travel-friendly earrings. These earrings are easy to wear on trips, comfortable, and fashionable. There’s a pair here to delight every valentine.

In November, my husband and I surprised our 9-year-old daughter and her 11-year-old cousin with a trip to the largest Great Wolf Lodge in the US.

A British woman who moved to the US says she had many misconceptions about the country until she lived there.

This is an as-told-to story based on a conversation with David Purcell, 78, a retired attorney. It has been edited for length and clarity. Purcell was among the dozens of people who signed up for a three-year cruise with Life at Sea — an around-the-world journey that was canceled two weeks before its departure. He and 77 other would-be passengers who have not received refunds are asking the US Attorney in Southern Florida to open a criminal fraud investigation into Miray Cruises, the parent company of Life at Sea.

Gifts for your loved one at Valentine’s Day can range from experiences (romantic dinners or weekend getaways) to tasty treats to enjoy at home. But, if you are looking for a gift to wrap up in a box and give to your traveling sweetheart, here are some entertaining ideas that will make their frequent trips more enjoyable.

Valentine’s Day gifts don’t have to rely on boxes of fancy chocolate or a fine bottle of wine. There are other delicious snacks and even wellness supplements that can show love to someone’s taste buds. These gift ideas include travel snacks to enjoy when on the road or when you make that long-awaited return home.

From air traffic control strikes to extreme weather, last year saw millions of passengers face flight delays across Europe.

A new year always brings plenty of lists from travel experts and influencers predicting the most popular destinations for the next 12 months. But what countries does AI think will lure the crowds in 2024?

It’s been just over a year since ChatGPT launched, and everyone gets that artificial intelligence will have a huge impact on businesses in every industry, including travel. Less clear is the timeline and where the changes will hit most.

A travel influencer sought to lay down some etiquette around overhead bins on planes, arguing that a lot of people get it wrong.

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I last checked in at the half-year, highlighting the few brands, ideas, and services that deserved a hat tip for their executions. There were a lot of exciting ideas: At that point, we’d gone from the precariousness of a global pandemic into a full-throttle, growth sprint for luxury. Interest in high-end experiences continued to surge, along with eye-watering room rates.