A Chase card with an annual fee of $550 is touted as handy for going abroad. But on a recent trip outside the U.S., it was declined at every stop. Is there any protection from fraud protection?
Category: Travel and Vacations
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Black Travelers Say Home-Share Hosts Discriminate, and a New Airbnb Report Agrees
The internal study details the vacation rental company’s antidiscrimination efforts. But some travelers of color say it and other home-share companies don’t go far enough.
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United Airlines Orders 100 Wide-Body Boeing 787 Jets
United plans to take delivery of the planes over an eight-year span to refresh its fleet and increase fuel efficiency, with an option to buy 100 more.
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Dubai Is the Newest Culinary Destination. Here’s a Taste.
After years of simmering, the Dubai food scene is at full boil. The emirate now boasts some 13,000 establishments — more per capita than New York City — and some are nabbing global laurels.
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Cheap Meets Eco-Chic on the Ski Slopes
Alpine gear is expensive, but online dealers of used jackets, boots, skis and more are enticing newcomers with bargain prices and promoting recycling in an era of climate change.
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Real ID Deadline for Domestic Fliers is Extended. Again.
After years of delays, security-enhanced driver’s licenses and other updated identification requirements were set to be mandatory next spring. Now the government is giving you another two years.
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Rogue Wave Strikes Cruise Ship, Killing One and Injuring 4 Others
The passengers were hurt after a large, unpredictable wave hit the ship, which was traveling toward the Antarctic, Viking Cruises said.
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8 New Hotels for Winter Enthusiasts in the U.S. and Europe
For those looking to get away to the cold, new and reimagined hotels in New England, the Alps and beyond offer stylish accommodations near the snow.
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At a Club Med Ski Resort, Learning to Love the Apéro
Will the company’s all-inclusive approach work in the North American market? An avid skier puts the company’s resort at Québec’s Massif de Charlevoix to the test.
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How Some Skiers Are Taking Back the Mountains
Big resorts are crowded, pricey and exclusive. But some skiers and snowboarders are trying to reclaim their sports by building a culture that is more inclusive and sustainable. Here’s how.
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How Ski Resorts Are Making Learning to Ski More Fun
When it comes to designing terrain and the learning experience, resorts have finally started thinking about beginners, with the idea of getting them to keep coming back.
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The Quiet Thrill of Winter Wildlife Viewing
In Colorado’s Rockies, birds and other animals stand out against the snow, and even if you can’t see them, their tracks let you know they’re around.