The Transportation Security Administration said it’s ready to begin enforcing the REAL ID requirement on May 7, 2025. Only 56% of drivers licenses and other state-issued ID cards are compliant with the…
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Top 5 reasons why your travel insurance claim will get denied
Travel insurance can help mitigate some unforeseen financial losses when a trip goes awry, from having to book an airport hotel following a flight cancellation or seeking medical care abroad. With air…
Carnival cruise ship graze ice in Alaska
A Carnival Cruise Line ship grazed a piece of ice during an Alaska cruise last week. “Carnival Spirit made contact with an errant piece of drifting ice last Thursday while sailing in…
Delayed 3.5 year cruise guests say company will no longer cover hotels
Get more news like this delivered to your inbox bysigning up for our Travel newsletter here. Villa Vie Residences is not covering hotel and other costs for passengers waiting to board its…
Bali to ban building of some hotels to tackle overdevelopment
Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas and nightclubs in some areas on the tourist resort island of Bali. The moratorium is part of the government’s…
JetBlue will soon offer airport lounges. Here are the details.
JetBlue is planning to open its first lounge by the end of next year as it continues its push to compete for premium travelers. The airline announced Thursday it plans to open…
How the Fed rate cut could affect your next trip abroad
The Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by a hefty half percentage point Wednesday, moving ahead with its first rate cut in four years. As a result, the value of the…
Online passport renewals open up to the masses. See if you qualify.
Renewing U.S. passports just got a lot easier. The State Department rolled out its online passport renewal Wednesday nationwide. It was previously only available on a limited basis during beta testing. “You…
Sail the Caribbean on this new 3,550-guest ship
Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ship, Norwegian Luna, will launch in April 2026. The vessel will be part of the line’s Prima Plus Class. Luna will sail round-trip Caribbean cruises from Miami, Florida….
Minneapolis scores highest among largest airports in JD Power survey
Travelers in North America were largely satisfied with their airport experiences in the last year. But travelers are getting fed up with the high prices airport concessions charge. Minneapolis took the top…