Millions of visitors flock to about 200 balloon festivals across the U.S. each year. Volunteering on balloon crews lets some of those fans pursue the inflatable dream.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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War-Inflicted Slowdown Ends Robust Year for Tourism in Middle East
Amid security concerns brought on by the Israel-Hamas conflict, international travel has shuddered to a halt in Israel and is falling in neighboring Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt.
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First Cruise: Tips for a Smooth Sailing
What a first-time passenger needs to know about booking popular excursions, avoiding huge bills for drinks, and how to find your way around on a labyrinthine ship.
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Eurostar to Suspend Amsterdam to London Service for 6 Months
The no-transfer rail connection from the Dutch capital to London will close starting in June. A new terminal for Eurostar passengers is set to open at Amsterdam’s main rail station in 2025.
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A Three-Year Cruise Is Canceled for Lack of a Ship
Passengers will not be visiting Machu Picchu, the Pyramids of Giza or indeed be going anywhere.
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Circular Walks Outside London
A handy guidebook outlines 27 bucolic walks outside the British capital that begin and end at train stations. We tried some out.
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Millions Under Winter Weather Alerts as Snow Could Disrupt Post-Holiday Travel
Winter storm warnings were in effect for parts of Michigan on Sunday, while weather advisories were in effect for parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes region.
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Resolving a Dispute With Frontier Over Credits and Refunds
A flight cancellation leads to a domino effect, ruining a family’s plan to visit relatives and see Universal Studios. Why was Frontier being so stubborn?
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What Not to Do When You Travel, According to Travelers
We’ve all seen misbehavior while traveling — and some of us have even been that tourist. But every misstep can lead to a lesson, so we asked readers to share their stories.
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U.S. Gas Prices Drop Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel
With OPEC Plus members in disarray over production levels, oil prices have fallen nearly 20 percent in three months.
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U.S. Airplane Food Is Getting Better, If You’re Flying First Class
U.S. carriers are offering complimentary in-flight menus created by celebrated chefs, wine pairings selected by master sommeliers and specialty dishes available for preorder. To some of us, that is.
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Let Your Maps App Guide You Home for the Holidays
Updates from Google and Apple can help you find efficient routes, locate nearby electric-vehicle charging stations or save a map for offline use.