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Disney Officially Kills FastPass, Will Charge Extra to Use the New "Lightning Lane"
As part of a huge shake-up of its systems and pricing, Disney launches tech that will monetize access to shorter lines.
National Museum Day Is Back This September: Free Entry for One Glorious Day
What's better than spending a relaxing Saturday afternoon at a museum? Spending a relaxing Saturday afternoon at a museum—and not spending a dime on the experience. Thanks to the…
Great Family Resorts for Fall Foliage Fun Around North America
Families who crave autumn leaf-peeping don’t have to resign themselves to piling into cramped cars for fall road trips. They can just stay in comfort at a full-service hotel that…
What Type of Mask Should You Wear When You Fly?
The airlines have differing policies, and not all of them are clear. Here's what we know—and what we recommend.
New Orleans to Require Proof of Vaccination for Restaurants, Casinos, More
With infections surging and Louisiana vaccination rates lagging, the mayor of New Orleans decided to move quickly to shore up public health protections, announcing on Friday that all…
4 Tips for Staying Safe on a Solo Hike
Planning a solo hike? Here's what you need to do to stay safe on the trail.
Stay in the Home of Maker’s Mark Whiskey on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
The Samuels family of Nelson County, Kentucky, traces its whiskey-making lineage back eight generations to an ancestral distiller who supplied liquid courage to the troops in George…
This New Expedition Cruise Explores the Islands of Lesser-Touristed West Africa
Hurtigruten, the long-running ship operator that cut its teeth on coastal Norwegian service before fanning out to expedition cruising worldwide, has just announced an upcoming cruise…
Bloody Brilliant! An English Dictionary for Americans Traveling in Britain
A smashing new book helps American travelers navigate British English without going barmy.
America's Great Living History Museums and Experiences
Living history breathes excitement into textbook studies. At role-playing attractions across the United States, you and your kids can feel as if you have traveled centuries back in…
Café Gourmand: Try the Mini Desserts, Coffee, and People-Watching at These 5 Paris Cafés
Got a taste for something sweet and refreshing after a day of sightseeing in Paris ? Fortunately, many of the city’s famed cafés have the perfect solution: the café gourmand . These…
New Analysis Shows Most Popular Cocktails in All 50 U.S. States (and Across the World)
Americans drank a lot at the height of the pandemic. That's no secret. But what kinds of drinks shifted dramatically, with hard liquor sales growing far more than beer or wine sales,…
Hikers Can Now Explore California’s Epic, Unfinished Bay Area Ridge Trail
If all goes as planned, California's ambitious Bay Area Ridge Trail will some day give hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders an unbroken, 550-mile multiuse path along the hills and…
The Prices for Disney's New Star Wars Hotel Are Out of This World
Disney’s groundbreaking Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel sounds like the coolest idea in hotels since pillows. Starting next spring, the new luxury hotel, which was recently…
Havana Blues: Photo Book Celebrates Cuba’s Vibrant Capital
Visiting Cuba remains a complicated endeavor for U.S. travelers, owing to the six decades of strained relations between the two countries. But a new coffee-table book from luxury…
3 Ways Disney's New Paid FastPass System Is Problematic
Update, August 24, 2021: After this story was published, Disney expanded paid FastPass to its theme parks in the United States. For coverage, read Disney Officially Kills FastPass,…
Where to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in the U.S.
The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks in mid-August in the Northern Hemishere. Here's how to see the show in the United States.
Pauline Frommer's First Music Festival Vacation—And Advice on Planning Your Own
I never thought I'd regret not owning any tie-dyed clothing. But who would have guessed that, well past the statistical midpoint of my life, I would become enamored of music festivals?…
New York City's Pro-Vaccine Rules Could Make It the Favored Destination for Many
[Updated August 3: New York City will now require proof of vaccine to dine inside a restaurant or go to a gym or stadium. Complete details here.]In the last week or so, New York City's…
34 Natural and Cultural Wonders Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Europe's historic spa towns, a railway that crosses two Iranian mountain ranges, a prehistoric Peruvian calendar, an Indian temple, a French lighthouse, and a collection of Arabian…
9 Ghost Towns to Explore During Road Trips Through the American West
To the triumphalist tale of America’s westward expansion, ghost towns offer a chilly rejoinder: Sometimes things don’t work out. The gold mine runs out of gold, the train begins…
Scam Alert: Passport Processing Swindles Are Booming
We've been warning you about the immense backlog of passport applications facing the U.S. State Department—up to two million people are now reportedly waiting for processing. It…
Miss Mrs. Maisel? Tour the Show’s NYC Locations in a Vintage Studebaker
The Covid-19 pandemic delayed season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, but the hit Amazon Prime series is definitely returning. Star Rachel Brosnahan announced on Instagram earlier this…
Enchanted Trail Attraction Takes Would-Be Wizards Into Harry Potter’s Forbidden Forest
Harry Potter fans will soon get the chance to take a magical stroll through the Forbidden Forest, the wooded habitat for Hippogriffs, centaurs, unicorns, Nifflers, and other creatures…
As Disney World Strips Away Its Perks, What Will Replacing Them Cost You?
This week, it was confirmed that Disney Parks will receive a $580 million tax break from the state of Florida to relocate about 2,000 key workers from Southern California, where the…