As Americans prepare for the busiest travel season of the year, a new survey from Upgraded Points reveals that 62 percent of travelers prefer hotels to short-term rentals like Airbnb or Vrbo, citing better amenities, fewer fees, and greater price transparency as key factors in their decision. Surveying more than 2,000 U.S. travelers, the study […]

Celestyal has concluded its most successful Mediterranean and Adriatic season on record, with Mediterranean passenger numbers increasing by 4 percent, and revenue up 10 percent over 2024. Operating from April to November, the line offered 10 “Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia” sailings, and 22 “Idyllic Greece” voyages on the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey, with both itineraries […]

Holland America Line broke its Black Friday weekend sales record in the United States, with 19 percent more bookings than its previous high watermark, set in 2023 for the same period from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Bookings were especially strong among guests planning summer Alaska vacations in 2026, choosing cruise options as well as […]

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID but still want to fly will have the option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity-verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish their identity at security checkpoints beginning February 1, 2026. Travelers will be […]

American Cruise Lines has introduced 11 new U.S. itineraries and three new small ships for 2026. Sailing year-round, the company will honor the country’s 250th birthday on its portfolio of domestic itineraries exploring coast-to-coast—including new cruises on the Great Lakes, the Arkansas River, and the Gulf Coast. Next year, the world’s only 100 percent U.S.-flagged […]

Southwest Airlines has announced its new partnership with Condor, a German airline that offers nearly 70 destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas from its hub in Frankfurt. In the United States, Southwest will serve Condor passengers with domestic flights, bridging the Atlantic with same-ticket journeys that connect both carriers’ schedules at Boston, Las […]

JetBlue has announced new nonstop service from Buffalo (BUF) to both Fort Myers (RSW) and San Juan (SJU), along with new service between Syracuse (SYR) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) beginning in March. These additions continue JetBlue’s ongoing commitment to invest in and grow its presence across Upstate and Western New York, bringing more convenient travel […]

Broward County‘s Port Everglades recently closed out a two-week stretch that saw three new cruise ships complete their namings, Plaques-and-Keys ceremonies and maiden voyages from one of the world’s busiest homeports. The rapid succession of celebrations underscores Port Everglades’ growing role as a preferred stage for major cruise industry moments. Each naming delivered a high-profile […]

With record number of passengers taking to the sky this Thanksgiving holiday, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and the regional air carrier, Horizon Air, provided the most dependable air service to guests on nearly 7,100 flights between Wednesday, November 26 and Sunday, November 30. This achievement reflects the dedication of Alaska’s 35,000 employees in delivering outstanding […]

This winter, Americans are gifting themselves the joy of travel, with 84 percent confident they’ll embark on domestic and international adventures, according to new data from Allianz Partners, a global leader in travel insurance and assistance services. Allianz Partners’ annual ranking of top destinations for the winter holiday season reveals the most popular domestic and […]