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Cruise line shore excursions vs independent tours: Which is better?

Get an inside look at Hallmark's first ever Christmas themed CruiseUSA TODAY’s Erin Jensen gives us an inside look what it was like to experience the first ever Hallmark Christmas themed cruise on ...

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Home and Travel: Why You Can’t Appreciate One Without the Other

I used to think “home” was a dirty word. Out there — on the road — was where life happened, full of exciting adventures, fascinating people, and endless possibilities. No dreary commutes, 30-minu...

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‘The railway that got the world on track’: a walk through 200 years of history in County Durham

A new trail follows the 26-mile route of the world’s first passenger train journey on the Stockton and Darlington RailwayIt was as strange a sight as you could stumble upon in the English countrysi...

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What US travelers need to know amid anti-tourism protests in Europe

Protestors took to the streets Sunday to demonstrate against overtourism.The U.S. State Department is warning travelers to exercise caution when traveling to Europe amid a renewed wave of anti-tour...

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What it’s like to cruise Disney with your whole family: The highs and lows

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom tour on the new Disney TreasureUSA TODAY took a ride on the brand new Disney Treasure cruise ship. Here's what to know about the Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom....

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2,000 Miles In A VW ID.4 – Our EV Road Trip From Seattle To Santa Cruz

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The deadly 787 Dreamliner crash came at a testing time for Boeing and Air India

Air India Flight 171 crashed into a medical college in Ahmedabad.Stringer/Anadolu via Getty ImagesAn Air India Boeing 787 crashed less than a minute after takeoff on Thursday.The crash comes as bot...

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Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for June 2025

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Some of the offers below may be targeted. From bonus points on your next hotel stay to generous sales on...

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I booked the wrong room on a sleeper train. It was the biggest mistake of my 2-week backpacking trip through Europe.

Business Insider's reporter says booking the cheapest accommodation on a European sleeper train was a huge mistake.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderFor an overnight train in Europe, I booked the cheapes...

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The Safest Place to Sit on a Plane, According to Experts

It’s the age-old question of passengers—where is the safest place one can sit on a plane? While people often prioritize leg-room or proximity to the bathroom when it comes to air trav...

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A YOLO stock trade and a frugal lifestyle: One millennial's unorthodox — and risky — path to being done with retirement saving by 35

Westend61/Getty Images/Westend61Corey Forsythe achieved financial independence in January and finished saving for retirement at age 35.Forsythe prioritized living a frugal lifestyle to maximize his...

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A 35-year-old Florida man booked more than 120 free flights by posing as a flight attendant

A Florida man who used to be a flight attendant posed as one to book free flights through several airlines. On June 5, a federal jury convicted Tiron Alexander of wire fraud and entering a secur...

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Economic anxiety or not, Americans are still prioritizing Euro summer travel

Many Americans prioritize travel, especially to bucket list destinations.Marco Bottigelli/Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's...

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I just took a 3-week vacation across Europe without my partner. I prefer to travel alone rather than with her.

The author loves traveling alone without her partner.Courtesy of Jamie BradleyI recently took a three-week trip to Europe without my partner.I love traveling solo because I get outside my comfort z...

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My dad and I spent a week traveling together without our phones. It was one of the best trips I've ever taken.

We took a father-daughter trip without our phones.Chloe CaldwellMy dad and I spent a week traveling together without our phones.It was nice to connect with him without distracting texts, emails, an...

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says his company is a 'convenient scapegoat' as European cities protest overtourism

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky defended his company, which some activists in Europe blame for causing overtourism and a rising cost of living, in an interview with a German newspaper.Jesse Grant/Getty Ima...

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Summer in Europe’s lakes and mountains: 15 of the best holidays

With cooler air, fewer crowds and lower prices, the mountains make a great alternative to the coastAll Italians race to la spiaggia in summer, leaving the hinterland marvellously empty. Tuscany get...

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Grab your cooler, pack the car: The road trip calls this summer as gas prices fall and economic fears linger

Courtesy of James Willamor and Dan PieracciniYou need a vacation, but everything is expensive: Join the Americans hitting the open road this summer.Lower gas prices, a new passion discovered durin...

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The 'safest seat' on a plane doesn't really exist. Here's why.

Air India plane crash video: Boeing 787-8 crashes in residential areaAn Air India plane crashed with more than 240 passengers on board. Over 200 bodies have been recovered, according to city police...

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Visitor rescued from Hawaii Volcanoes park after falling 30 feet off cliff

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews stunning lava fountainsHawaii's Kilauea volcano spewed lava fountains exceeding 1,000 feet, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.A Hawaii Volcanoes National Park v...

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Top 5 family resorts and hotels in the Northeast

The Bucket List Family gives five tips for traveling with kidsThe Bucket List Family sold everything to travel around the world. Here are their tips for traveling with children.Top 5 family resorts...

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