Travel Week in Review – June 2nd, 2023

Before you plan your dream international vacation, there’s one thing you’ll definitely need: a valid passport. And one of your first questions might be “How long does it take to get a passport?” Right now, the process can take up to 13 weeks — plus up to four additional weeks for mailing time — so you’ll want to start planning far in advance. (The exact time changes often, so check the U.S. State Department website for the most up-to-date information.) Read More…

Cancellation rates among flights in the US during Memorial Day Weekend remained below 1% on Sunday. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) recorded the rate following the department’s efforts to reduce flight problems travelers faced in 2022. Millions of Americans took to the skies this weekend for their travel needs to celebrate the holiday. With more than 50,000 flights scheduled last Thursday, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the weekend would be a test of the system. Read More…

Here are all the European travel warnings you need to know about. Summer travel is heating up, and unfortunately, so are travel warnings across Europe. Everything from strikes to flash floods are affecting travel across the continent. If you have a Euro trip coming up soon, here are a few key warnings to keep in mind. Spain is currently experiencing record rainfall, which has caused both small towns and tourist hotspots to be placed under warnings by Spain’s meteorological office. Read More…

Many airlines, hotels, theme parks, and cruise lines pay year-round tribute to those who serve our country with various discounts and benefits. Sometimes these deals are available only to active-duty military personnel, and sometimes the perks extend to U.S. military veterans and their families as well. No matter the form these travel benefits take, they all reflect the gratitude the travel industry feels toward those who have sacrificed so much to protect our country. Here are the perks that military members can take advantage of. Read More…

Knowing when and how much to tip is one of the trickiest things to get right as a traveler. Tipping too little can be offensive, and tipping too much can leave you heavily out of pocket. But knowing the right amount to leave is no mean feat between speedy exchanges in busy restaurants, language barriers, and the pressure of doing mental math when a waiter is watching. Below, we’ve curated the ultimate guide to tipping around the globe: the general rules, etiquette, and insider pointers for each city, from London to Sydney to Tokyo. Read More…