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Disney+ Subscribers Can Now Eat for Free at Walt Disney World — Here's How

Disney+ subscribers can now get a free Disney Dining Plan when visiting Disney World.

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Alaska Airlines' Latest Sale Has Flights for As Low As $39

Alaska Airlines is kicking off the new year with discounts on airfare for nearly its whole network.

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Newark Airport Has a New Sensory Room for Neurodiverse Travelers

A new pre-security sensory room at a New Jersey airport is aiming to make it easier for neurodiverse travelers, providing them with a space to wait for their flight as well as an easier way to get through security screening

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Now Is the Best Time to Book 2024 Travel, According to Hopper

Hopper data shows that January will be the cheapest time to purchase a flight for this year.

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Airlines Issue Travel Alerts Ahead of Predicted Winter Storm in the Northeast

Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines each issued travel alerts of this weekend's predicted winter storm.

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TAP Air Portugal Has Flights to Porto, Paris, and More Starting at Just $379

TAP Air Portugal is celebrating the new year with a new flight sale offering trips to Europe and beyond starting as low as $379 round-trip.

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These 3 Cities Require the Most Amount of Time for a Proper Visit

Travelers weighed in, on a social media thread, as to how long to spend in major cities around the world.

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Paris Is Going to Be More Expensive for Travelers in 2024 — Here's Why

Paris' tourism tax increase was implemented on Jan. 1.

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Hundreds of Flights Canceled Following Alaska Airlines' Boeing Mid-air Blowout

Hundreds of flights have been canceled and aircraft around the world have been grounded as officials investigate what led to this weekend's in-flight blowout of an Alaska Airlines plane over Oregon.

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United Discovers Loose Bolts on Own Boeing 737 Max 9 Aircraft

United Airlines has found loose bolts in its own Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft just days after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the planes following a mid-air blowout on Alaska Airlines.

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Turkey Drops Visa Requirements for U.S. Travelers

American tourists traveling to Turkey will no longer need a visa, making it easier to visit.

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2023 Was Just Confirmed As the Hottest Year on Record — What to Know

Last year was officially the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record by a scorching margin.

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It’s About to Get Easier (and Cheaper) to Fly to San Diego With This New Route

Low-cost airline Breeze Airways is adding several new non-stop routes for the spring, including flying out of San Diego for the first time.

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Hundreds of Flights Canceled Wednesday Amid Winter Storm, Boeing Concerns

Airlines canceled more than 640 flights as of Wednesday morning as a storm slammed large parts of the Northeast on top of flights that were canceled due to Boeing concerns.

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NASA Delays Artemis II Mission to the Moon — Here’s Why

The Artemis II mission, which was initially expected to launch in 2024, will now aim to launch in September 2025.

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MSC Cruises Announces New U.S. Homeport in 2025

MSC Cruises is expanding its presence in the United States, planning to bring one of its newest ships to its homeport in Texas next year.

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Alaska Airlines Cancels All Flights on Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes Until Saturday

Alaska Airlines will cancel up to 150 flights per day through Saturday on its maligned Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft.

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UNWTO Launches Tourism Investment Guidelines for Chile

The tourism sector in Chile experienced a 52.9% growth in income 2022, new UNWTO research into the country’s status as a top destination for investors reveals.

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UNWTO Completes Gastronomy Tourism Project for Ubud, Indonesia

UNWTO has concluded the Gastronomy Tourism Project, designed to make Ubud, Indonesia, a global hub of sustainable gastronomy tourism. Within the framework of Indonesia’s annual Tourism National Coordinative Meeting, the project’s final report was presente

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Winners of 2022-2023 UNWTO Students’ League Grand Final Announced

The 2022-2023 UNWTO Students’ League concluded with a celebration of young tourism talent.

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UNWTO in Brazil to Begin Work on First Regional Office for the Americas

UNWTO has continued to scale up its support for its Members across the Americas, with plans for a first Regional Office for the region advanced during an official visit to Brazil.

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Peru to Allow More Tourists at Machu Picchu

Peru announced that it'll allow more visitors to the Machu Picchu ruins. Here's what travelers need to know.

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World’s Largest Menorah Is in NYC This Year

The world’s largest Hanukkah menorah will be lit in Central Park in New York City to welcome the first night of the festival of lights.

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Southwest Flash Sale for Winter and Spring 2024

‘Tis the season for planning an epic winter getaway and Southwest is helping by offering one-way flights starting at just $39.

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United Adds Summer 2024 Route to Barcelona

United Airlines is launching a new route next year from San Francisco to Barcelona, making it easier to connect to the popular European city in time for spring and summer

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Delta Launches First-ever Direct Flight to Taiwan Next Summer

Delta Air Lines will launch flights from Seattle to Taiwan next summer, flying direct from the United States to the island for the first time.

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Brightline 2023 Holiday Sale

High-speed rail company Brightline is making celebrating the holidays easy this year with $39 sale fares during Christmas and New Year’s.

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White House Train Projects Include High-speed Train in L.A.

The Biden administration announced funding for several key rail projects. Pete Buttigieg tells Travel + Leisure what it means for travelers.

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How to Get a Free TSA 2024 Dog Calendar

The TSA has rolled out its free 2024 calendar featuring TSA canines that keep the airport safe. Here's how to get a copy.

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Drake Revives Abandoned Amusement Park Into 'Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy'

Drake is bringing back Luna Luna, a fantasy amusement park created by artist André Heller in the late 1980s. Here's how you can get tickets.

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Newark Liberty International Airport Is the Most Affected by Weather Delays

A new report breaks down the airports with the most weather-related delays. At No. 1 is Newark Liberty International Airport.

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Málaga, Spain Is Where Expats Enjoy Life the Most

Looking to move to Europe? Here's where expats say they are the happiest.

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This Is the Best Time to Hit the Road for 2023 Holiday Travel, According to AAA

AAA shares the best and worst times to hit the road this holiday season.

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American Airlines Launches New Routes to Cancun from 3 U.S. Hubs

American Airlines just launched routes to Cancun from Nashville, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.

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PortMiami Now Has a Global Entry Enrollment Center

The Miami cruise port just became the first seaport with a Global Entry Enrollment Center, allowing travelers to complete their applications for the Trusted Traveler program when sailing

Jan 04, 2024 Read more →

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Blue Origin Exhibit Opens in Florida’s Kennedy Space Center

Visitors to Florida’s Kennedy Space Center can now step inside a Blue Origin crew capsule in the first-ever permanent exhibit for Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos’ space company

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I Flew on JetBlue’s First Flight From NYC to Belize — Here’s What It Was Like

JetBlue's inaugural flight to Belize from JFK airport took off Dec. 6, just as colder temperatures were approaching the northeast.

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JetBlue's Flash Sale With Up to $50 Off Flights Ends Tomorrow

JetBlue’s latest flash sale is live, giving travelers a head start to save big on early 2024 flights.

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California Mountain Resort Company Launches an All-new Cali Pass

The Cali Pass, which provides access to four mountains — Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge, China Peak, and Mountain High — for one fee, just got a major tech upgrade.

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The Geminids Meteor Shower Is Going to Peak Tonight

The night sky has at least one more major treat in store for 2023: the Geminid meteor shower, which will peak tonight into tomorrow.

Jan 04, 2024 Read more →

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Semi-private Jet Company JSX Has $300 Flights in Time for the Holidays

JSX's $300-flights around the country this holiday season provide for a seamlessly luxe travels during one of the busiest times of the year.

Jan 04, 2024 Read more →

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Breeze Airways Is Adding New Hartford Routes to California, Orlando Next Year

Low-cost airline Breeze Airways is adding to its warm-weather routes next year with seasonal flights from Connecticut to Orlando and new service from the New England state to Orange County, California.

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Frontier Just Announced a New Route to Jamaica

Frontier will start flying from Cleveland to Jamaica in March of 2024.

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JetBlue to Fly Direct to Tulum in 2024

JetBlue will fly from New York's JFK to Tulum's new airport starting in June of 2024.

Jan 04, 2024 Read more →

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Delta, United Share Predictions for Busy Holiday Travel Season

Airlines in the United States are expecting very busy, and even record-breaking, holiday traffic this year as the Christmas and New Year’s holidays fast approach

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Alaska Airlines Teams Up With Canadian Airline to Add Service to Toronto

Alaska and Canada's Porter Airlines will offer routes to Toronto from both San Francisco and Los Angeles beginning in January.

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The TSA Is About to Start Testing Self-screening

The TSA is setting up a self-service screening prototype at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas next year.

Jan 04, 2024 Read more →

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Sec. Pete Buttigieg on Passengers' Rights Ahead of Holiday Travel

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg shares what passengers' need to know ahead of a busy holiday travel season in an interview with Travel + Leisure.

Jan 04, 2024 Read more →