That long list of chores waiting at the end of an Airbnb vacation could soon get exponentially shorter. The company is changing what hosts can require guests to do before checkout, and this move includes putting an end to demands that travelers wash dishes or start a load of laundry. The new policy applies to...
Sydney’s new 24-hour airport has welcomed its first international passengers with the opening described as a ‘milestone that has been decades in the making’.View on euronews
Located outside of Austin, the brand’s first “Outpost” property will feature geodomes, yurts and cabins, as travelers continue to crave nature-oriented experiences.
Some are calling for a boycott of the short-term rental platform after hosts were banned from asking guests to strip bed linens or do the washing up.View on euronews
If you’ve seen headlines promising a La Niña freeze this winter, the current ocean data points the other way. La Niña faded earlier in 2026, and a very strong El Niño has taken its place. That matters, because the two patterns push the jet stream in opposite directions. La Niña still deserves a close look, ...
Hollywood Burbank Airport unveils a modern passenger terminal with upgraded amenities, improved safety features, and easier access to Southern California ahead of the LA28 Games.
American Airlines is preparing to make a significant change to its in-flight internet service. The carrier has expanded its agreement with Starlink, with plans to install the satellite internet technology across its entire mainline fleet of more than 1,000 aircraft. The project will cover more than 1,000 Airbus and Boeing planes, including aircraft used on...
Travelers flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will soon lose a popular way to avoid long security lines. SEA Spot Saver, a free program that lets passengers reserve a place in the TSA screening queue, is being discontinued after more than five years. The program will officially end on Nov. 30, just days after Thanksgiving....
You might expect a place with a warm climate, good food and centuries of history to be happy about visitors. In 2026, more and more residents of those places aren’t. A June 2026 study covered by Euronews compared 30 countries on protest intensity, media attention, tourist tax rates and visitor to resident ratios. Spain ranked ...
Some Canadians heading south this year are keeping quiet about it. They aren’t posting the Yankees game, the Arizona condo or the Florida beach. A recent CNN feature used the phrase “elbows up, phones down” to describe a small but noticeable change in how travellers talk about their U.S. trips. The silence has more than ...
When people talk about countries shutting the door on tourists, they usually mean overtourism. In 2026, Spain, Italy, Greece, Japan and Indonesia are tightening tourism rules with entry fees, cruise limits, rental crackdowns and visitor caps.[1] Those are limits on crowds, not a full stop. The sharper version of a tourism halt is happening for ...
JetBlue and Virgin Voyages are launching adults-only flights paired with a Caribbean cruise in 2027. Here's what the package includes and whether more flights could follow.
Disney Gift Cards can be a convenient way to purchase food and souvenirs while visiting the Disney theme parks, but their terms and conditions are subject to change. This includes the locations where the Gift Card is eligible for purchases, which Disney just updated. The news follows recent Disney Gift Card savings and another discount coming up. Walt Disney World made another change to where Disney Gift Cards are accepted after recent updates. We have details on what's different and why the cha
It is almost that time of year, and tickets to the National Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington, D.C., are free, but you’ll need to enter a lottery for a chance to attend. The lottery opens October 28 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The National Park Service announced on October 19 that this year’s ceremony will...
Part of being in charge of a company as big as Disney means overseeing construction projects for new theme park attractions and resort destinations around the globe. A Coco ride at Disneyland, a Lion King log flume in Paris, and a just-revealed cruise ship are among Disney's many ongoing developments. Today, we turn to Walt Disney World in Florida, where Disney's top executive just shared an expansion update. Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro visited the construction sites of major expansions coming to Wa
More than 300 ice sculptors from Harbin, China, have arrived in the United States to build this year’s ICE! Christmas attractions. They’re turning millions of pounds of ice into characters and scenes that visitors can walk through. Marriott announced the artists’ arrival on October 19, with the attractions opening at six Gaylord resorts and two...
Theme park guests at Disneyland Park in California and Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida can pay an extra charge for a handful of exclusive experiences within Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the parks' immersive Star Wars land. One of those upcharge attractions has changed following other recent modifications and additions. Disney made an update to an add-on theme park experience in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge on both coasts. We have details on this and other Star Wars changes. Mickey Visit brings yo
Disney's wide-ranging brand deals can impact theme park vacations in major ways. A recent partnership is already influencing dining options in the parks. Another deal is now affecting a different component of trip planning and looking back on your park experience. Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World in Florida just made a change to the Disney PhotoPass photography service with a new third-party partner. We have details on this and other PhotoPass updates. Mickey Visit brings yo
Carol Fair is about to land for the last time. American Airlines’ most senior active flight attendant is retiring on Monday, October 26, 2026, on a flight from London to Charlotte.[1] At 83, she is closing a career that started before most of today’s passengers were born. Her story is about more than one long ...
In our roundup of travel stories this week: the reality of living on a permanent cruise, the travelers visiting some of the world’s most notorious destinations, plus how the pandemic nearly killed off cargo ship tourism.
Travelers who want a child-free flight got a chance to book one this week. A special getaway from JetBlue Vacations and Virgin Voyages pairs adults-only air travel with a cruise, and the package is already ... Read more
Disney is leaning into a trend of creating more lounges and bars, including a saloon-style pop-up at Magic Kingdom and a new venue evoking the stylings of an old theater. Some of these spaces are only for adults, including a new Spaceship Earth bar at EPCOT. Others take inspiration from classic Disney attractions with highly detailed theming, like a Pirates of the Caribbean bar at Magic Kingdom. Another all-time favorite Disney ride has already inspired 2 lounges, and it's soon to be 3. A bar in
One woman got a flight experience she’ll never forget when she found herself as the lone passenger on a United Airlines plane, and the crew made the most of it. The traveler, who goes by the username u/Sufficient_Fudge_280 on Reddit, shared her story on United Airlines‘ subreddit on June 25, and it’s getting new attention. […]
Airbnb hosts have faced criticism for charging cleaning fees while still expecting guests to do chores upon checkout. Now, a new policy is curbing what hosts can ask of their guests.
