You’re never too old to dress up for Halloween, but maybe hold off on doing so until you're past airport security.
- Brady MacDonald, The Orange County Register
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Six Flags Magic Mountain will close three attractions during the winter off-season season as the Valencia amusement park grapples with two unexpected roller coaster closures tied to rider fatalities. Roaring Rapids and Jet Stream closed for the winter season in late October…
- Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES — Theme parks attractions are never really finished, especially those intended to be built to last. And so it is with Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure, which officially reopens Friday after a six-week refurbishment. The ride is looking as fresh as it has in years. There were …
- Alec Hollingsworth for Engine
Engine reports that airfares in the U.S. rose nearly 16% from April to June 2026, with Detroit seeing the largest increase at 25%.
- StringersHub
New York City's City Council has voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park. The ban is expected to take effect in June 2028, pending the mayor's signature
- Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Content Agency
Next time you are cracking open fortune cookies at a Chinese restaurant, announce that the ubiquitous cookies aren’t really Chinese at all.
- Zach Wichter for Vrbo
Vrbo reports that travelers are shifting towards college towns and lakeside destinations, with notable interest in places like Bentonville and Winnipeg.
Airline bosses are warning that flights will get more expensive next year. Ryanair's chief executive says European fares could rise as much as 20 percent in 2027, calling it the biggest increase in history. US jet fuel hit 4.76 dollars a gallon on Monday, up 90 percent since late February, a…
A record number of Americans are expected to take ocean cruises in 2027, according to AAA’s latest cruise forecast, and Florida’s big three ports are expected to be the top embarkation points. The company projects 22.4 million Americans sailing next year, a 3.6% increase from the 21.6 million American cruise passengers sailing in 2026. This represents the fifth consecutive year of record ...
Engine reports new federal per diem rates for lodging took effect on Oct. 1, 2026, with Aurora, CO seeing 96% of hotel rates under the cap.
EF Adventures reports on essential gear for hiking in four stunning destinations such as the American Southwest, Norway, Italy's Dolomites, and Patagonia, emphasizing the need to adapt packing lists to local conditions.
Every time spooky season approaches, I think back on some of my favorite European cemeteries and crypts. Over the years, I've popped into a lot of burial grounds – some peaceful and scenic, some eerie and evocative – with all revealing compelling stories of the past. While some high-profile …
BUSAN, South Korea – After Marilyn Monroe married Joe DiMaggio in 1954, the couple went on what would become a working honeymoon. While her husband was busy coaching local baseball teams in Japan, Monroe accepted an invitation to entertain the U.S. troops stationed in South Korea during the …
The Points Guy reports that holiday airfare in 2026 is up an average of 23% due to rising oil prices, with Thanksgiving flights increasing by 31%.
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