Family Travel - Page 7

December 23

Historic landmark to begin charging foreign visitors amid overcrowding battles

Rome is introducing a $2.35 entry fee for foreign tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain starting in February 2026 to combat overcrowding at the historic landmark.

December 23

Holiday dreams fall short: 5 of America’s 'most complained-about' Christmas attractions

New analysis reveals America's "most complained-about" Christmas attractions, with visitors citing long waits, high prices and underwhelming holiday displays.

December 22

Christmas gift at the pump: Gas prices hit 4-year low for holiday travelers nationwide

Christmas travelers save big as gas prices drop to their lowest level in four years, at $2.855 a gallon on average nationwide. Over 109 million Americans are planning car trips.

December 22

Flying for Christmas? Avoid 3 travel mistakes that ruin holiday trips and get people in trouble

Three major travel issues can turn Christmas flights into chaos and add more stress than necessary, from overpacking to rude behavior, say former flight attendants.

December 20

Mega-fans swarm quaint New England towns, chasing Christmas movie charm

Connecticut has become a holiday movie destination as Hallmark fans flock to filming locations. The state's Christmas Movie Trail maps 22-plus film sites.

December 17

Airports allow non-traveling public past security entrances for first time in decades

Oakland airport introduces guest passes, allowing non-passengers to accompany travelers past security — reviving a pre-9/11 tradition at U.S. airports.

December 5

Government lifts Wi-Fi ban in secretive 'quiet zone' amid observatory tourism

Green Bank Observatory's "Quiet Zone" in West Virginia gets Wi-Fi for the first time, after decades of restrictions to protect world's largest radio telescope.

December 3

Dolly Parton reimagines travel for truckers, families and road trippers in hot new venture

Country music icon Dolly Parton launches her new Tennessean Travel Stops partnership to transform highway rest areas with Southern hospitality and entertainment features.

December 2

Americans must pay higher fee for a ticket to the world’s most visited museum

The Louvre is raising ticket prices for non-EU visitors by $12 per person following the October heist of jewels worth $102 million. The museum is also implementing new security measures.

November 28

Popular tourist city eyes new tax on overnight travelers to help boost local economy

London is considering a new tourist tax on hotel stays to boost the economy and cement its tourism reputation, following others European cities that are tackling overtourism.