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TIME reveals the 2024 World's Greatest Places to visit
The 2024 list features 100 destinations to which intrepid travelers could plan their next vacation, up from 50 locations in 2023.
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Massive IT outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world
The outages affected major companies, including Visa, Amazon, Delta and United.
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Choose Chicago celebrates historic Route 66 in new marketing campaign
Choose Chicago is celebrating the historic U.S. Route 66, which traveled from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, in a new marketing campaign. NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.
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Barcelona protesters throw items and spray travelers with water while shouting ‘tourists go home'
The protesters — angry about the city’s long-standing problems with overtourism — also used tape to block hotel entrances and sidewalk cafes in Barcelona.
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Rent a car for a road trip, or drive your own? 5 things to consider
There are many financial factors to consider, such as daily rental rates, insurance, fuel efficiency, depreciation and contract terms for leases.
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‘Not having a candid conversation about budgeting' is the The No. 1 mistake people make on a group trip, expert says
When it comes to hotels or lodging, it’s important to communicate what you’re willing to spend per night.
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TSA plans to screen 32 million people for July 4 travel
The Transportation Security Administration said it is expecting to screen more than 32 million travelers over the week of July 4.
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Traveling soon? You can now renew your passport online, here's how it works
The State Department has opened a trial run allowing a limited number of people to apply to renew their passports online. Windows will open at midday Eastern time each day and then close once the system has reached its daily limit. The department says it’s taking it slow so it can monitor how the system is working. There are also...
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US man dies after medical emergency on flight from Fiji to San Francisco
A 41-year-old American man died after suffering a medical emergency during a Fiji Airways flight from Nadi to San Francisco last weekend, according to the airline.
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The 5 places with the world's longest-living people all have this in common: ‘It seems to make us happier'
“It may be the tranquilizing effect of water or it may be that the climate is moderated because of the water,” says longevity expert Dan Buettner.
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Gen Zs are spending big to travel this summer — even if it means going into debt
Some 42% of Gen Zs and 47% of millennials say they’re willing to go into debt to pay for their summer vacations, according to Bankrate.
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Chicago Memorial Day road, air travel expected to be its busiest in nearly 20 years
Traveling for Memorial Day? Buckle up, Chicago, and prepare for busy roads and airports.
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1 dead, 30 hospitalized after London to Singapore flight hit severe turbulence
Singapore Airlines says a person has died aboard and others were injured when a London-Singapore flight encountered severe turbulence.
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TSA prepares for the busiest summer travel season ever
The TSA is projecting screening a record number of travelers in the summer of 2024.
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Some vacationers expect to carry summer travel debt, report finds. Here's how to avoid that
Americans are looking forward to traveling this summer, but some won’t pay off their credit cards. Here’s how to lower costs and avoid summertime debt.
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$22,000 per week? All-inclusive resorts go big to win over luxury travelers
All-inclusive resorts are making a play for luxury travelers by adding butler service and access to private spaces to their hotel amenity lists.
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‘Up' house replica can be rented out on Airbnb. Here's what to expect
Airbnb just announced a handful of exciting new stays ahead of the summer.
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Biden issues new rules for airlines to require automatic cash refunds, prohibit surprise fees
President Joe Biden has also targeted junk fees for products like credit cards, cable and retirement savings accounts.
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US tourists face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo to Caribbean island
The U.S. State Department is warning travelers about strict new laws in Turks and Caicos Islands that carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years for bringing guns or ammunition to the island.
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Study ranks Chicago as most walkable city in America for tourists
With summer on the way and tourism ramping up in Chicago, a recent study shows that there is plenty of reason behind the appeal of traveling to the Windy City.