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U.S. State Department Releases Additional Dates for Special In-person Passport Fairs Across the Country
The U.S. Department of State has released new dates through March for its special passport fairs around the country for travelers who must apply in person. The special passport acceptance fairs will take place in states across the United States from Florida to New Jersey, Texas, and beyond. Travelers under

Henrik Kjellberg departs Awaze after six years as CEO
Henrik Kjellberg, CEO of vacation rental platform Awaze, is leaving the company after six years in the role, the company confirmed. Kjellberg has led the company since 2018 when it was formed through the acquisition of the European rental arms of Wyndham Worldwide by Platinum Equity for $1.3 billion. Get a

Every State’s Best Holiday Travel Destination
Colorado: Breckenridge 7/51 This mountain town is always easy on the eyes, but during the Holidays, Breck’ boasts the type of wintry backdrop usually only reserved for Hallmark movies and Christmas commercials. The big day is December 7, as that’s when the town’s remarkable lights are turned on, but only

New World Elite Mastercard benefits
No two travelers are alike. Thus, travel benefits shouldn’t apply in a one-size-fits-all manner. Having the right credit card in your wallet while traveling can elevate your experience, giving you benefits before, during and after your trip that make your journey more comfortable while providing protection in case something goes
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I Travel With My Elderly Mom — Here’s What It Teaches Me About Myself, Grief, and the Passage of Time
As a kid, I never understood it when the adults around me complained about the quick passage of time. Didn’t they realize my next birthday was still eons away? Now, of course, I find myself repeating their mantra, particularly as I watch those same adults age or leave us altogether.
The evolving nature of the relationship between hotels and their tech partners
Family-owned Icelandic hospitality company Íslandshótel launched in 1992 when it opened Hotel Reykjavík in the capital with just 30 rooms. Today, with 18 properties and 2,000 rooms, the company is Iceland’s largest hotel chain. Partnering with the right technology systems for growth is front of mind for Hjörtur Valgeirsson, the group’s chief

12 Travel Destinations to Celebrate Black History Month in 2025
A former epicenter of the North American slave trade and now a hub for Black culture, community and history, Richmond offers travelers a handful of informative and inspiring attractions and experiences in the form of the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, the self-guided Richmond Slave Trail, the

United status buy-up offers for 2025: Should you buy status?
Although 2024 has ended, there may still be an opportunity to snag the next level of United Premier status for 2025. United Airlines has targeted some members with an offer to purchase the status level above what they earned in 2024 — including some members who didn’t earn any status

Women Who Travel Podcast: In Search of the Cats of the World
LA: Coming up, how to nail that cat photo on your next vacation. We’re back with some tips on how to incorporate cats into your own travels. HS: If you’re traveling and let’s say you don’t have a lot of time to give, but you want to give something back