There's a statistic that caught me off guard last year: 58% of travelers now say they'd rather bring their dog on a long trip than a human friend. At first, I laughed.
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View AllTrump's 50% Canada Tariff Threatens Travel Costs
WASHINGTON - Trump's sweeping 50% tariffs on Canadian imports spark fresh worries about rising costs for cross-border tourism, business travel, and the entire North American travel ecosystem.
By Dana Lockwood
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5 min read
Summer Storms Ground Hundreds of Flights Nationwide
NORTHEAST U.S. - Severe thunderstorms grounded hundreds of flights at major East Coast hubs, leaving travelers stranded and budgets strained as disruptions cascaded nationwide.
By Dana Lockwood
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4 min read
Amex Platinum Now Unlocks Free Elite Hotel Status
NEW YORK - Amex Platinum cardmembers can unlock instant hotel elite status across three major programs without staying a single night, a perk many overlook on the $895-per-year cards.
By Bob Vidra
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5 min read
Fraudster Hijacks Flyer Miles in Elaborate Scam
An unusual loyalty fraud case reveals miles can be stolen before they even post, often by airline insiders who redirect credits to other accounts without hacking passwords.
By Bob Vidra
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5 min read
Flight Attendant Reveals Free First Class Upgrade Secrets
Global - After years of speculation and social media advice, a veteran flight attendant sets the record straight on what actually secures free upgrades and what never will.
By Bob Vidra
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4 min read
Skip Lake Como Crowds for Tahoe's Alpine Shores
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – California's alpine jewel courts UK travelers with crystal-clear waters and uncrowded shores as an alternative to overtourism-strained European lake destinations.
By Jennifer Wilmington
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4 min read
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The Travel Watches I Actually Wear: Stylish, Useful, and Not Worth Getting Mugged Over
I love watches. I love nice watches. I also love not turning myself into a walking insurance claim the second I step out of an airport.A good travel watch has a very specific job. It needs to tell the
Travel Accessories
The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition Chaos
The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition ChaosI have very little patience for travel bags that only look good in a product photo.A good bag earns its place the hard
Photography
The 100MP Camera That Made Me Leave the Big Kit Behind
I have owned, tested, broken, carried, and cursed at more camera gear than any normal person should. I have shot everything from expeditions in Mongolia, ships in Antarctica to luxury hotels, wildlife