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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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American Airlines Launches Codeshare Partnership with Philippines Airlines

Philippine Airlines just joined American Airlines' ever-growing list of international partners, putting the Southeast Asian archipelago much closer in reach.

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Southwest CEO on Holiday Travel Following 2022 Meltdown

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan vowed Christmas travel would be smoother this year following last year’s meltdown that saw thousands of flights canceled and customers stranded.

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Marriott Is Giving Away a Free Cruise to Alaska or the Caribbean

Marriott Bonvoy and Celebrity Cruises are running a sweepstakes for a free cruise valued at up to $4,500.

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Iceland's Blue Lagoon Has Reopened to Tourists

Iceland’s Blue Lagoon reopened over the weekend for the first time since closing over volcanic activity last month.

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Southwest Was Just Fined a Record $140 Million for 2022 Travel Meltdown

The Department of Transportation recently issued a record $140 million fine against Southwest, while also introducing new consumer protections and enforcements to help avoid another meltdown,

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Spirit Just Launched Another Route to Puerto Rico

Spirit is expanding its Puerto Rico schedule, debuting a brand-new flight from Fort Myers to the island territory.

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Volcano Erupts in Iceland Forcing Blue Lagoon to Close Again

A volcano eruption in Iceland Monday night sent lava spewing into the dark sky, forcing the country’s famous Blue Lagoon to once again shut its doors.

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These National Parks Will Require Reservations in 2024

Several popular national parks are bringing back timed reservation systems for next year, requiring visitors to plan ahead.

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Here’s Why Now Is the Best Time to Renew Your Passport

Passport processing times are back to a “pre-pandemic norm."

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Universal Confirms Plan 'to Explore' New Theme Park in the UK

Universal confirms to Travel + Leisure that the company has "acquired land" in Bedford, England.

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Spirit's Holiday Sale Has Flights Starting at Just $42 — but You'll Have to Book Fast

Spirit's holiday flight sale, ending on Thursday, has tickets to Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, and more starting at $42.

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I Was One of the First to Fly on JSX's Semi-private Jet to the Bahamas

A firsthand account of flying JSX, a semi-private airline, to their newest international destination, the Bahamas.

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These Are the Busiest Holiday Travel Days This Year, TSA Says

The Transportation Security Administration expects busy airport checkpoints this winter holiday season and is warning travelers to come prepared.

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Flights in 2024 Will Actually Be Cheaper, According to Data Analysis

A new analysis from discount flight booking site Going.com showed that airfare has dipped below pre-pandemic prices and also dropped 24 percent from the May 2022 peak of airfares.

Jan 04, 2024 Read more →

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Virgin Atlantic Is Adding Flights to London From These Major U.S. Hubs Next Year

Virgin Atlantic is adding more flights from New York and Boston to London for summer 2024.

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Hotel Stays in Bermuda Are Up to 35% Off Right Now — When to Book

Bermuda’s annual Pink Sale offers savings of up to 35 percent off hotel stays across the island.

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Travelers Frustrated by Long Clear Lines at Airport

Clear has recently become a topic of conversation online as travelers say they've experienced longer wait times in comparison to regular security lines.

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This Low-cost Airline Has 50% off Flights to London, Paris, and More

Low-cost Icelandic airline Play is offering a whopping 50 percent off its already low airfare to Europe

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These United Passengers Will Go 'Back in Time' on New Year’s Eve

United Airlines passengers are going to have their own "Back to the Future" moment when they travel back in time to celebrate New Year’s Eve twice.

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January's Night Sky Guide: Watch for 2 Meteor Showers, and More

January's night sky will consist of two meteor showers, a plethora of planet sightings, and potential auroras.

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Venice to Limit Tour Group Sizes in 2024 — What to Know

The Italian city of Venice will limit the number of travelers allowed on tour groups in the latest effort to minimize over-tourism in the historic canal city

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China Is Making It Easier for Americans to Visit — Here’s How

China will make it easier for American tourists to visit, simplifying the visa process for 2024

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Breeze's 1-day Sale Has 40% Off Flights Right Now

Breeze Airways is making the start of 2024 count with a one-day sale that offers 40 percent off all round-trip flights.

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Norse Is Launching a New Route to Greece From This Major U.S. Hub

Low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways will launch a new route from New York's JFK to Greece in May of this year.

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International Tourism to End 2023 Close to 90% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), an estimated 975 million tourists travelled internationally between January a

Dec 07, 2023 Read more →

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UNWTO Commends Saudi Arabia as Kingdom Celebrates 100 million Tourist Arrivals

UNWTO has sent a message of congratulations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as it welcomes its 100 millionth tourist.

Dec 07, 2023 Read more →

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UNWTO and Infecar Launch Startup Competition for Technologies and Solutions in Hotels and New Business Models

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is joining with Infecar (Feria de Gran Canaria) to identify entrepreneurs playing a key role in reshaping the hotel and new business model landscapes.

Dec 07, 2023 Read more →

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UNWTO Leads Expert Seminar on International Tourism Law

he first seminar on the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (Salamanca, Spain, 30 November – 1 December 2023) welcomed legal experts, academics and public and private sector representatives, to address the achievements of the Code in the two

Dec 07, 2023 Read more →

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Tourism at COP28 – Delivering on the Climate Action Commitments of the Glasgow Declaration

UNWTO has brought together sector leaders at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) to showcase the progress made in implementing the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action on Tourism.

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