US Travelers Now Need Online Authorization to Visit the UK
As of April 2, 2025, all US and EU citizens are required to apply for permission to enter the United Kingdom through a new scheme known as Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). US citizens visiting the UK have been required to have an ETA since January 8, 2025. Now, in the
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This Neck Pillow Doubles as Extra Packing Space
A good travel pillow keeps your head from rolling into your seatmate and your neck from being stiff on the first day of vacation. But a better travel pillow does all that and sneaks an extra day’s worth of clothing onto the plane without catching a gate agent’s attention. People
Travel bracing for impact of tariffs
Travel industry leaders around the world are bracing themselves for the fallout of the Trump tariffs announced yesterday—and even more so in Asia, where most countries have been lumped into the “worst offenders” bucket and are facing what the BBC described as “truly remarkable” tariffs. Other than Singapore, which faces
Here’s what I love about Chicago, and why you should go now
If you simply read the headlines about Chicago, you might be scared to visit and question why people live there. Reports of crime and homelessness are plentiful, so it’s a question many of us who willingly live here get asked. Chicago has lost residents over the past several years, but
9 Destinations Where a (Relatively) Cheap Family Vacation Is Possible
Among the things that don’t come cheap, family vacations can feel like one of them. There’s an oft-repeated joke that traveling with children isn’t really a vacation—it’s just picking up after them in a new location. Add in the often high cost of flights for the whole family, plus hotel
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What It’s Like to Stay at the Donna Camilla Savelli in Rome, Italy
Donna Camilla Savelli, a member of VRetreats in Rome, has re-emerged after a thoughtful renovation. The 94 rooms and suites have been reimagined with muted colors inspired by the soft hues of the property’s garden and the building’s historic architecture. Common areas, including the reception area and lobby lounge, have
PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: airBaltic, Hostaway, Smartvel, TravelPerk and more…
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Hostaway AI Vacation rental property management tech company Hostaway has launched Hostaway AI, a suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for property managers. The tools include AI Review Sentiment Analysis and the Host
The best ways to travel to South Korea with points and miles
From the bustling city streets of Seoul to the sandy beaches of Busan, South Korea has a lot to offer. And although it’s a long (and often expensive) trip from the U.S., you can do it comfortably with your airline miles or credit card points. Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Yosemite National Park Reservations Are Being Reinstated—Here’s Where Else You Need One
The standard “timed entry” reservation will be required from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day from May 23 through October 13, 2025. The reservations, which include Bear Lake Road, will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, from May 23 to October 19, 2025. Additional reservation
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The $20 Uniqlo Shoulder Bag Is Surprisingly Spacious
There’s no shortage of viral travel accessories and trends, but every so often, one comes along that truly earns its hype. I’ve been a loyal Uniqlo fan for as long as I can remember, yet somehow I’d never given their accessories more than a passing glance. That all changed after
