I tend to overpack for trips. Somehow I always convince myself I need five pairs of shoes even though I rarely wear more than two. This, in itself, isn’t an issue. It’s only a problem when I inevitably pick up souvenirs, gifts, and local goods only to discover I don’t have an inch of extra…
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How an American Airlines Passenger Turned an Oversold Flight into a $3,550 Windfall and 3 Extra Nights in Italy
When American Airlines gate agents announced they needed volunteers to step off an overbooked flight, Susan Berry immediately volunteered. Berry, after a two-month stay in Italy, was eager to extend her adventure. Her volunteerism meant more time in Naples and a $1,200 voucher for future flights. “Before the manager could even finish his sentence, I’m…
Travel Startup Flyr Secures $295 Million in Equity and Debt Funding
Investors valued the startup at $900 million in its latest funding round. Alex Mans Flyr, a travel startup that provides software to companies including JetBlue Airways Corp., has raised $295 million in equity and debt in a new funding round. The deal, led by WestCap, values the startup at $900 million, according to a person…
Top 10 Travel Wallets to Securely Store Your Cash and Accessories
“`html The best travel wallets are durable, easy to access and provide smart storage solutions to help you stay organized on your trip. A travel wallet should also be lightweight and ideally not take up too much room in your carry-on bag. After hours of research, focusing on quality, functionality and design details, the best…
Top 10 Must-Have Travel Essentials Dropping on Amazon This August
If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Picks include new drops from Stanley, Anker, and more. Travel + Leisure / Tyler Roeland Amazon is pro at product drops, offering new releases almost daily. But narrowing down the latest and greatest products is no small feat. Luckily, we’re here to help. We’ve…
Top Bucket List Vacations, The World’s Most Powerful Passports, and More Exciting Travel News
Plus: Southwest’s big changes, a new cliffside hotel and a Tiffany cruise ship. . Bucket list experiences are of course subjective, but to determine which ones hold the most appeal, the adventure travel company Skyhook recently surveyed travelers from around the world about which three activities would be at the top of those lists. From…
Why Traveling with Your Kids is the Ultimate Travel Accessory
24 countries in 24 months, over 200 flights, all with a baby! Sounds dreadful, right? Keeping an airborne baby calm, packing extra stuff, and lugging around a car seat doesn’t exactly spell “ideal vacation.” But Mona Hovaizi has shattered this idea by taking her 24-month-old baby to 24 countries! Remarkably, Hovaizi isn’t a full-time traveler;…
Top 33 Must-Visit Destinations: Explore the World’s Greatest Places According to Recent Rankings
What are the best places to visit in the world? Time magazine just revealed its annual World’s Greatest Places List, which highlights 100 amazing places around the globe—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks and more. “Time’s list of the World’s Greatest Places is unique for several reasons,” senior editor Emma Barker told me in…







