First to board or join the horde; is elite travel worth it? – Seattle Times

ORLANDO, Fla. — Summer travelers may well find themselves stuck in long security lines and squeezed into cramped seats. For frequent travelers, or those who can and want to pay extra, perks are available including upgrades to first-class seats, airport lounges and free food. Are the benefits worth the cost? The Associated Press sent two […]

7 genius traveling tips from a globetrotter – CNET

This is part of CNET’s #adulting series of stories to help you figure out how to live, work and play now that you’re all grown up.  Congratulations! You’re going on vacation! Excitement awaits — you just have to fly to your destination first. For some of us, getting there can be half the fun. But even as […]

5 ways to make the world a better place while you travel – MarketWatch

As we head into summer, Americans are booking their tickets and packing their bags to travel to new, unexpected destinations around the world. But for some, the location, culture and food aren’t at the top of their mind when planning: traveling ethically is. Sustainable tourism is […]

To score a deal, book July 4th travel on these dates – Metro US

When is the best time to book July 4th travel? Oh, let us count the number of times we’ve tried to figure that one out. We’ve booked our July 4th holiday weekend travel last-minute, next-to-last-minute and day of. We’ve booked our July 4th travel on apps, websites and, back in the good ol’ days, sitting […]

How to Pack the Perfect Beauty Bag for Summer Travel – Lifehacker

Image via flickr. The last thing I pack before a trip is my makeup bag. I’m always running behind, so I inevitably throw things in a bag in a panic and forget something I need, and take at least three things I don’t. Summer is finally here and I have a couple trips planned, but […]

Choice Hotels CEO to Trump: Travel Rhetoric Is ‘Offensive’ and ‘Incongruent’ – Skift

When the Trump Administration announced its first travel ban in January, most hotel companies remained silent on the matter, deferring to the industry’s trade association, the American Hotel & Lodging Association to speak for them collectively. Choice Hotels, however, was a lone exception, and its CEO, Stephen P. Joyce, recently reiterated his thoughts about the […]

The Best Time to Book July 4th Travel – Condé Nast Traveler

There may be more theories on finding the best airfares than whether or not there’s life on another planet, and travelers often book a flight thinking they scored a great deal—only to see prices drop just a day later. But don’t give up hope just yet. There actually is a “magic day” when it comes […]

Business Travel Growth Is Expected to Rise in US Despite Recent Dip – Skift

Business Travel Growth Is Expected to Rise in US Despite Recent Dip – Skift

Solid evidence of a so-called Trump Slump in travel to and from the U.S. has been scant, with travel companies reporting they’ve seen no decrease in flight ticket sales or hotel stays. Other groups, like Foursquare, say they have research showing fewer international travelers in the U.S. this year compared to last. Who should you believe? […]