I never liked refried beans. At least not until I visited San Antonio, Texas. The beans there were a revelation. Hearty, smoky and savory, they tasted like they were made by a…
Appalachian Trail partially closed after Helene damage
Travelers hoping to hike the Appalachian Trail are being asked to stay away from its southern portion, which is still reeling from Helene. Helene was no longer a hurricane by the time…
American Express Travel reveals its top 10 destinations for 2025
American Express Travel has released its annual Trending Destinations list, highlighting popular travel spots for 2025. The list is based on booking data from American Express Card Members, primarily millennials and Gen…
Silversea Cruises will open hotel in world’s southernmost city
Silversea Cruises is expanding – this time on land. The luxury cruise line is developing a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, the world’s southernmost city. The 150-room property will offer a comfortable…
Hurricane Helene is already affecting flights
(This story has been updated with new information.) As Hurricane Helene continues its steady churn toward the U.S., airlines are starting to cancel flights ahead of its arrival. Already, more than 450…
Two passengers injured as United flight suddenly alters course
Two passengers were injured Thursday when a United Airlines flight abruptly altered its course as it descended into San Francisco. “United flight 2428 was descending to SFO on Sept. 19 with the…
Is Disney World, Universal Orlando open ahead of Helene landfall?
(This story was updated to add new information.) Whenever there’s a hurricane, two questions inevitably arise: Where is it headed, and will Florida’s theme parks close? The National Hurricane Center expects Hurricane Helene…
Southwest to cut service, reduce staff at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson
Southwest Airlines plans to reduce service to and from Atlanta next year, in effect reducing hundreds of pilot and flight attendant positions based at the world’s busiest airport. The low-cost airline will…
Helene flight cancellations, delays aren’t covered the same
(This story was updated to add new information.) Tropical Storm Helene has weakened significantly since making landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area as a Category 4 hurricane late Thursday, but it’s still…
Southwest will start selling assigned seats late next year
Assigned seats could be coming to Southwest Airlines as soon as next year. The carrier said it expects to start selling tickets with seat assignments in the second half of 2025, with…