One of the world’s great cultural epicenters, the Japanese capital of Tokyo seamlessly blends traditional Japanese culture with cutting-edge modern influences. Here, you can explore historic sites like the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine and Senso-ji Temple, or visit museums like the Tokyo National Museum and Edo-Tokyo Museum to learn about the city’s fascinating history —…

So you want to visit Hawaii? Understandable — it’s a great place. However, unless you’re booking a spontaneous flight deal (and those do happen), you’ll probably want to plan to ensure you’re traveling at the best time for your particular dream trip. Whether you’re looking for dry, idyllic weather, perfect whale watching season, or the…

Saskatchewan, Canada, known for its rolling grasslands, forests and wheat fields, is getting another year-round route to the U.S. Canadian carrier WestJet is launching year-round, nonstop flights from Regina International Airport (YQR) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) as part of its summer 2024 schedule. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly…

If you’re considering a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line or Carnival Cruise Line, you’re looking at two big-ship brands offering lots of onboard activities and attractions at an affordable price. The two highly popular cruise lines operate fleets of megaships with facilities you would expect to find at a resort, such as casinos, pools, restaurants,…

Nov. 24, 2023 • 3 min read Amtrak introduces three new menu items for first-class passengers This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our…

Editors note: Prices are accurate as of 6:25 a.m. ET, Nov. 24 and this article will be updated regularly throughout the Black Friday sales with new prices and additional discounted items. This year, Amazon is running its Black Friday sale early, and there are plenty of great deals on travel gear. The online megastore will…

It’s that time of year again when frenzied crowds partake in Black Friday shopping. In the past few years, Black Friday has expanded beyond just the one-day, in-person shopping to online deals, too. A huge portion of Black Friday shopping can now be done from the comfort of your own home via your cellphone, tablet…

It’s beginning to look like busy airports, festive travelers all around and that familiar holiday travel season. The most wonderful time of the year can very quickly become the most stressful time of the year at the airport, and many travelers will have little ones along for the journey. A logjam of holiday flyers can…

We have good news for those ski bunnies out there: Winter is right around the corner. In fact, some resorts are already spinning their lifts. But as we all know, planning a ski trip can be really expensive. You can often offset the costs of hotels and flights by using points and miles, but lift…

In the world of theme parks, the holiday season kicks off as soon as the gates open on Nov. 1. Parks like Walt Disney World undergo a full transformation overnight, while others roll out the trimmings more gradually. One thing most theme parks have in common is that their “holiday” celebrations are predominantly centered around…