Americans Boost Summer 2026 Travel Budgets as Confidence Firms
New surveys show U.S. households setting record-high vacation budgets for summer 2026, even as they trade down in other categories and hunt for value.
William Daniels
William writes about travel from the ground up. His work focuses on remote routes, working ports, border crossings, ferry lines, and the landscapes that shape how people move across regions.
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Yotel to Join Hilton Portfolio Under New Select by Hilton Brand
Hilton’s new Select by Hilton brand will debut with Yotel, giving the tech-forward hotel group access to Hilton’s vast distribution and loyalty ecosystem.
5 Standout Destinations to Visit on an Azamara Cruise
From Croatia’s walled cities to Norway’s fjords, these five Azamara itineraries showcase small-ship access to ports and late stays that larger vessels often miss.
Best Gas Rewards Programs in 2026: Where Drivers Save Most
With gas prices still volatile, loyalty programs and co-branded credit cards are becoming key tools for U.S. drivers trying to cut their fuel bills.
How Capital One Miles Rescued an International Trip Amid Chaos
A winter of mass flight cancellations left many travelers stranded. Here is how flexible Capital One miles turned a ruined itinerary into a last‑minute save.
Can You Refer a Business Card From a Personal Credit Card?
Major issuers increasingly allow personal cardholders to earn bonuses for referring friends to small-business cards, but rules and restrictions vary widely.
More Americans Eye Solo Travel Amid Safety, Cost Jitters
New surveys show growing U.S. interest in solo trips, even as concerns about personal safety, flight reliability and rising travel costs temper enthusiasm.
The $99 Airport Service That Can Slash Your TSA Wait Time
A $99-a-year biometric membership promises to cut hours from airport security waits. Here is how it works, where it helps most, and the trade-offs.
Australian Hotels Stay Resilient as Domestic Visits Soften
Australia’s hotel market heads into 2025 with solid revenue growth, tight supply and returning international visitors, even as domestic visitor nights edge lower.
United Puts New Polaris Studio Suites on Domestic Flights
United is rolling out its new Polaris Studio suites on select domestic widebody flights, giving U.S. travelers an early taste of its next-generation cabins.
7 Smart Ways Drivers Can Stretch a Tank of Gas
With fuel prices still volatile, drivers are turning to simple habits and low-cost maintenance to squeeze more miles from every tank of gas.
TSA wait times keep rising: how travelers can navigate security
With spring break crowds and federal funding turmoil stretching TSA lines, these strategies can help flyers minimize stress and avoid missed flights.
How the DHS Shutdown Is Disrupting TSA and U.S. Airports
Long security lines, closed checkpoints and emergency stopgaps are reshaping the airport experience as the ongoing DHS shutdown drags into its seventh week.
United Opens Sales for First Polaris Studio Flights in April
United Airlines has quietly opened reservations for its new Polaris Studio suites, with the first revenue flights set to roll out on select routes in April.
LaGuardia Aims 2 p.m. Reopening After Deadly Tarmac Collision
New York’s LaGuardia Airport works toward a 2 p.m. reopening after a fatal plane–truck collision forced a temporary shutdown and widespread flight disruption.