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Travelers looking to complete their Global Entry interview at the airport now have a new option, thanks to a program just launched by Customs and Border Protection.
The agency, which runs Global Entry, debuted the first-ever “Enrollment on Departure” option at Washington, DC’s Dulles airport on Monday. The program allows travelers who are conditionally approved for Global Entry to complete their interview process at the airport before boarding an international flight.
Here’s how it works: Travel…
3 months ago
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Let’s face it: the combination of crowds and chaos that await at every airport curb is the easiest way to put a dent in that pre-vacation elation. But what many travelers don’t realize is that you don’t need to be a frequent flyer with elite status or a top-tier credit card to be treated like a VIP at the airport.
Several airlines—including Delta, American, United, and Hawaiian—allow customers to book services that remove the headaches from the airport experience. These little-known upgrades, us…
2 months ago
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It’s that time of year when our bodies and minds begin screaming for a vacation, unleashing a deep desire to defrost from the winter chill and all the burdens that come with it. While we’d argue there’s never a bad time of the year to book that plane ticket—spring 2024 is looking like an especially good one.
That’s because airfares are becoming much more affordable compared to last year; average airfares for March are down 3% compared to 2023, and April airline tickets are 8% cheaper than last y…
2 months ago
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It’s a not-so-hidden secret that traveling during shoulder season—when prices are cheaper, crowds are thinner, and weather is cooler—can lead to a much more enjoyable trip. But for many families with school-aged children, travel is often limited to major holidays, spring break, and summer vacation; times when prices and crowds can reach a fever pitch.
Faced with this reality, parents might find themselves asking the same question: when is missing school for a vacation okay? And as with many pare…
about 1 month ago
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It’s a catch-22 that so many travelers bemoan: Summer is the most convenient time to travel thanks to good weather and plenty of federal holidays to extend that vacation. But summer holidays—like Memorial Day Weekend, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, and Labor Day Weekend—are among the most expensive days of the year to fly, leading many would-be-tourists to just stay home.
But if you purchase your airfare during the right booking window, it’s still possible to score a deal on flights departing in Ju…
about 1 month ago
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The most difficult leg of a trip—especially on long international journeys—is making that last flight connection or lengthy ground transfer to your final destination. Those final couple hours in transit, when the effects of jet lag are rearing up and patience is running thin, can be laborious and time-consuming, but are often necessary in order to reach some of the world’s most remote destinations.
Now, a new crop of well-located airports seek to make some of these historically out-of-the-way re…
about 1 month ago
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Four Seasons loyalists have a lot to be excited about, with the launch of the brand’s first yacht nearing in 2026.
The 14-deck luxury vessel, which is partly being modeled off of Aristotle Onassis’ iconic yacht Christina O, will offer some of the most opulent amenities at sea. Initial renderings released in October 2023 show a 66-foot saltwater pool, a marina deck built for swimming and watersports, sophisticated dining concepts, and 95 guest suites. Now, the Four Seasons has released the first…
about 1 month ago
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Imagine spending nearly five months exploring the most fascinating destinations in the world while living in a lavish suite on a luxury cruise ship. From your suite’s private balcony, you can watch the ship pull into secluded islands and alluring ports in Asia, Europe, and Australia. All the while, you have unlimited access to gourmet dining—lobster, filet mignon, Champagne—with every need seen to by a solicitous crew.
It might sound like a travel fantasy, but this is the reality on board Regent…
about 1 month ago
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Bad news for the overpackers among us: It’s now even more expensive to check baggage on one of the most popular airlines in the US.
Following a recent spate of US airlines raising their checked bag fees in early March, JetBlue is once again raising its prices for the service. Under the airline’s latest policy, JetBlue plans to charge as much as $50 for the first checked bag and as much as $70 for the second bag during “peak” travel periods, including the majority of this summer.
A JetBlue spokes…
28 days ago
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When it comes to retirement, many people envision spending their golden years traveling the world. Those aspirations, however, involve a lot of money, effort, and planning to execute.
But did you know there’s a country that will actually take care of the majority of travel costs and logistics for its retirees to vacation? Spain, a country that consistently ranks among the best places in the world to retire, is the first country in the EU to give certain senior citizens and residents access to gr…
28 days ago
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With the ever-shrinking seats in coach class, the allure of those spacious front-of-plane cabins has never been stronger. Flying business class can feel reminiscent of the golden era of travel, when glamour and comfort ruled the skies. Perks like lie-flat beds, privacy doors that encapsulate seats, airport lounge access, and even chauffeur services can entice even the most austere travelers among us to contemplate splurging on an upgrade every now and then.
Of course, those amenities all come at…
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