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This magnificent Chinese lantern installation just opened in Texas
Gung Hay Fat Choy! This Lunar New Year, make your way to Houston for an eye-popping display of 50 larger-than-life Chinese lantern installations at the Houston Botanical Garden. You can “see the garden glow” with the Radiant Nature display now through February 25. This is a brand-new endeavor for the Garden, intended to highlight the beauty of nature and encourage a thoughtful celebration of the Lunar New Year.
How the Boeing 737 Max 9 grounding is impacting flights in the U.S., plus which airlines use the planes
Following a nightmare incident on an Alaska Airlines flight, when a huge chunk of the plane ripped off shortly after takeoff, all Boeing 737 Max 9 planes have been grounded and will remain so for the time being, as announced by the FAA. Two U.S. airlines whose fleets include the model are affected. Here’s how the grounding will impact flights in the U.S.
These are the best staycation cities in the U.S.
Did all the revenge travel of 2023 tucker you out? We get it, and lot of others feel the same way and are electing to do a staycation this year. Radical Storage crunched the numbers to find out where people are planning to staycation in 2024, surveying 2,069 Americans about their plans and also gathering information to understand why some stay in the U.S. instead of going abroad. Here’s what they found out.
Uber is giving away free rides to see 'Mean Girls'—here's how to get one
Want to see the new Mean Girls musical on the big screen but you don’t have your license yet? Help is here. If you’re a teen, Uber will give you two free rides (up to $15) when you open a new Uber teen account—which will get you to the matinee and home by curfew, no problem.
Southwest Airlines launches a week of incredible travel deals
Southwest Airlines is kicking off the new year with Week of WOW 2024. All week long, customers can enjoy huge savings on flights, hotels, car rentals and vacation packages. Today through January 11, 2024, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time, head to Southwest.com and use code WOW to save up to 40% off base fares for travel between January 30 and May 22, 2024. The 40% deal is valid for Tuesday and Wednesday travel, while you can save 30% on Monday and Thursday travel, 25% on Saturday travel and 20% on Friday and Sunday travel. The promotion gets you 30% off international, Hawaii and Puerto Rico travel too.
Everything you need to know about Girl Scout cookie season 2024
The 2024 Girl Scout cookie-selling season has officially begun. While exact dates vary among local troops, the season of deliciousness runs from January to April. This year, you can expect to see a focus on the classics, and you might have to pay a little more for the beloved boxes. Here’s what’s on tap for 2024.
A second Taylor Swift cruise was just announced for 2024
Taylor Swift fans can celebrate the pop star on another cruise to the Caribbean this summer. Sing, dance, party and soak up the sun on a high-seas, fan-sponsored cruise with an itinerary that’s all Taylor all the time. The five-night Summer Era Cruise will sail from Galveston, Texas aboard...
These are the top trending U.S. destinations for 2024
Looking for a little travel inspo? According to TripAdvisor, 81% of Americans will travel in 2024, so there’s no better time than now to start making plans. To help guide you, TripAdvisor has released the first of its Travelers Choice Awards for 2024: the Best of the Best Destinations, revealing the most sought-after destinations by TripAdvisor reviewers.
United just announced an epic international flight sale
Spontaneous travelers, your sale has come. United Airlines just launched Surprised Adventure Week, offering international deals dropping each day between Monday, January 8 and Friday, January 12. Each international destination will be available to book from various U.S. airports for only 50,000 miles (plus taxes and fees starting at $194.60)....
Here's why you never want to be without polarized glasses in Florida
You never know what's lurking in Florida's waters, and a chilling video shows yet another reason people should be cautious when approaching wetlands in the Sunshine State. Instagrammer and avid fisherman Hugo Garcia posted a now-viral video to Instagram warning fellow anglers to never be without polarized sunglasses in Florida.
Airfare is the cheapest it may be all year
Ready for a vacation? Always. Here's a good reason to book your next getaway, stat: Airfare is the cheapest it will be, potentially for the entire year. According to Hopper's 2024 Travel Outlook, data shows that domestic airfare is down by 11% since last month, with prices expected to increase as soon as February. Prices aren't expect to drop again until April, when they should be down 1% after March's 7% increase. That is to say, now's the time to explore or re-visit a new place.
A new amenity at Newark airport aims to reduce travel stress
Newark Liberty International Airport has a brand new space aimed to help alleviate some of the challenges of flying, particularly for neurodiverse travelers. A 1,000-square-foot sensory room in Newark’s new Terminal A can help travelers unwind before passing through security. Designed by firm PGAL and the Anderson Center for Autism, the space is designed to help folks on the autism spectrum escape from the overstimulation of the airport.
White Castle’s Valentine’s Day dinner is back—here's how to book
Have you made your Valentine's Day plans yet? This year, why not celebrate in a Castle—White Castle, that is. The chain’s popular Valentine’s Day celebration is back, and reservations for the Love Castle open on January 5 for more than 300 locations around the country. Since 1991,...
Bring a friend for free with Amtrak’s BOGO New York State deal
Now is your chance to see the Empire State, from the Adirondacks to Niagara Falls and further afield. Amtrak is having a buy-one-get-one sale, so you can grab your bestie and get ready to explore. The sale marks the return of Amtrak’s popular New York Midweek Winter Travel promotion. Purchase...
This U.S. airport is the most on-time in the world
Air travel shows no signs of slowing, and travelers consistently encounter delays and hassles at airports around the world. Whether or not you have a choice in which airline to fly or what airport you’ll fly into, it helps to know which airlines are most likely to get you where you’re going on time and which airports operate most efficiently to avoid delays. A new report by aviation analytics company Cirium reveals the top-performing airports and airlines in the world in 2023.
This airline will give you $100 to try them out
Have you heard of Avelo? The startup, low-cost airline recently ranked number one in on-time performance. If you haven’t flown the carrier yet, Avelo invites you to try them out for $100. Book a round-trip flight for travel through April 30, 2024 by 11:59pm PT on January 8 and...
Amtrak trains are getting a major glow-up
We all love Amtrak, but we want to see more sleek, up-to-date trains. Last month, Amtrak issued a formal Request for Proposals to companies that manufacture railcars because it’s planning to replace its current long-distance fleet completely. We hope the manufacturers are going to their design boards to create beautiful and eco-friendly cars. We like the Airo, which is already planned for a 2026 launch—see photos here.
This desert state is about to get a new state park
Do you love fossils? Are you excited to be at the same place where now-extinct mammals once came to drink where there is now only a wash? Then you will be beside yourself to visit the brand-spanking-new Ice Age Fossils State Park in North Las Vegas, NV. This 315-acre park opens January 20, so you could be among the first to enter, as reported by Thrillist.
This is what a self-service, TSA screening looks like at a Las Vegas airport
The Department of Homeland Security announces that "Screening at Speed" will be available this month at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, testing out letting passengers keep their shoes (and everything else) on. The technology was previously tested at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. in March 2023.
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