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February 24, 2025

Family history is inspiring vacations in 'roots travel' trend as industry experts weigh in

"Root travel" has Americans digging up their family trees and planning vacations centered on their ancestry. Travel experts weighed in on the increase of the trend.

February 21, 2025

Tax on tourists and travelers coming soon to this popular city

The City of Edinburgh will charge a 5% per night tax on accommodations starting in July 2026. The city's council approved the new fees affecting those staying in hotels and other guest spots.

February 19, 2025

Costco expands travel benefit by rolling out use of artificial intelligence

Costco Travel announces a partnership with Travelport, a global technology company that connects travel suppliers — introducing the use of artificial intelligence trip booking.

February 16, 2025

Woman uses 'micro-retirements' for travel, changes her life in the process

A childcare worker from the U.K. who is only 21 has already been to 30 countries as a result of her resourceful use of the "micro-retirement" travel trend.

February 11, 2025

Flight passenger 'bullied' after refusing to swap with seat squatter, triggers reactions on social media

A traveler says they encountered a seat squatter situation on a flight and fellow passengers got involved, encouraging the rightful seat owner to switch. Social media users react.

February 2, 2025

Super Bowl 2025 flights, hotels see major price hike ahead of big game

Super Bowl LIX appears to be affecting flight costs and hotel accommodations as Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles fans head to New Orleans, Louisiana, for big game.

January 30, 2025

Flight passenger ignites debate after asking who controls in-flight entertainment on extra seat

A flight passenger who said they were sitting near the plane's exit door asked social media users who controls the in-flight entertainment. An etiquette expert weighs in.

January 29, 2025

Flight passenger on Reddit accused of being 'rude' at luggage carousel as etiquette expert weighs in

A flight passenger took to Reddit to ask users if there is some sort of unspoken rule of etiquette that people should follow at the baggage claim after she was called "rude" by another traveler.

January 27, 2025

First-class pretenders cheat their way to free drinks by using ‘seat-squatter’ hack

The "seat squatter" trend on flights now has taken a new turn, as people are not simply looking to upgrade their airplane seats but wanting the perks that come with an improved seat.

January 25, 2025

As airlines button up dress codes, these clothes will get you kicked off a flight

Each airline has a right to dictate what will and will not fly on its planes. Here's a list of airlines from around the world that have dress codes for their passengers.