Travel Tips - Page 12

August 15

3 exclusive 'golden' visa destinations that America's wealthiest are eyeing

Malta, the UAE and Portugal emerge as top destinations for Americans pursuing citizenship through investment programs. These areas offer healthcare, tax benefits and global mobility.

August 9

Little-known 'secondhand travel' trick helps tourists score luxury vacations for less

A "secondhand travel" method lets flexible travelers buy unused vacation bookings at reduced rates, though options may be limited to major cities and require quick decisions.

August 7

Coastal city greenlights new visitor tax amid widespread overtourism trend

Aberdeen, Scotland, will implement a 7% visitor tax starting in April 2027, adding approximately $6 to average hotel stays to generate over $7 million annually.

August 3

TSA warns of phishing scam targeting PreCheck travelers

Scammers have created convincing fake TSA PreCheck sites to trick travelers into paying fees and sharing data, with first-time applicants never paying online being key protection.

August 1

Las Vegas tourism drops sharply as some visitors claim 'casinos are empty' amid rising costs

The tourism decline in Las Vegas, Nevada, continues with hotel occupancy down 6.5% and room rates dropping as high prices are keeping visitors away from Sin City.

August 1

Americans in vacation hot spot may see more military than margaritas this summer

Mexico deploys over 7,000 security personnel including National Guard and military to protect tourists in Cancun and Riviera Maya amid rising cartel violence concerns.

July 29

Air travel's 'golden age' featured steak dinners, cocktails and formal attire for sophisticated travelers

Nostalgic reflections about flying as a prestigious luxury with real food served on real plates in decades past are occurring on social media as travel experts weigh in on the experiences.

July 26

Man discovers 'ghost town' full of empty, eerie hotels: 'Like a time capsule'

Abandoned since Japan's 1990s economic crash, Kinugawa Onsen's forgotten hotels remain preserved with untouched lobbies, traditional baths and arcade machines, one man discovered.

July 25

Buffets are busier than ever in popular tourist town: Here's how to beat the wait

Summer travelers to Las Vegas can skip the notorious buffet lines using this expert advice about online reservations, off-peak dining and concierge assistance.

July 23

Flight passenger makes easy money in unexpected seat swap deal, sparking big debate

A flight passenger shared the story of earning $100 by swapping to a middle seat as travel experts weighed in on the growing trend of monetary compensation for airplane seat exchanges.