Travelers who landed at JFK International Airport over the weekend are reportedly waiting to receive around 5,000 bags. Over the weekend, travelers using the airport dealt with delays, cancellations, and a burst pipe that submerged some bags in cold water. The Port Authority said in a statement Monday that domestic airlines “have expedited the process …
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HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines have made their small Texas hometown one of the top travel destinations in America — here are all the best things to do in Waco
HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” couple, Chip and Joanna Gaines, are responsible for a huge spike in tourism to their hometown of Waco, Texas. Waco has been named one of the top travel destinations of 2018 by TripAdvisor. From the Gaineses’ Magnolia Market at the Silos to the Dr. Pepper Museum and a mammoth fossil site, there’s …
I’ve traveled to 24 countries — here are the American stereotypes I heard all over the world
For better or for worse, American culture — from TV and movies to politics — has spread to some of the most far-flung corners of the globe. That means that if you’re an American traveling abroad, you’re going to be confronted with a lot of stereotypes about the United States pretty much anywhere you go. …
The State Department has overhauled its system for issuing travel advisories to make them easier to understand
The State Department has announced a major change to how it issues travel advisories. This is the first major change to the advisory system in more than a decade. The change comes in response to ongoing confusion over the old system. The US Department of State today announced a new system for issuing travel advisories …
Gucci just opened a luxurious complex complete with a museum, boutique, and a restaurant run by a three-Michelin-starred chef — take a look inside
Gucci has re-opened its former Gucci Museo building under a new name: Gucci Garden. The new building has a museum, boutique shop, and high-end restaurant. The restaurant is run by world-famous chef Massimo Bottura and is likely to become a hot dining destination in the city. Gucci is getting into experiential retail. The luxury retailer …
Vending machines are everywhere in Japan — here are the strangest places to find them
At slightly over 5 million nationwide, vending machines are everywhere in Japan. They are on nearly every block in Tokyo and dotted across even the most spartan landscapes in the country’s vast rural expanse. Photographer Eiji Ohashi began documenting Japan’s vending machines nearly a decade ago after getting caught in a blizzard in his native …
A JFK airport employee filmed a ceiling collapsing on his co-worker’s desk after a pipe burst
A water main burst in Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport on Sunday. A video from a Hallmark Aviation Services employee shows a ceiling collapsing over his co-worker’s desk as a result of the burst pipe. Both the man and his co-worker were unharmed. A water main burst in Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport …
Forget Nashville, these are the 10 places in the US everyone will be visiting in 2018, according to travelers
Nashville, Tennessee, was seemingly one of the hottest travel destinations in America over the last year, but that could soon change. Trip Advisor recently released its 2018 list of the top trending destinations and travelers will be visiting places all over the map in 2018, from Hawaii to North Carolina. Trip Advisor compiled its list …
Here’s what you should do if your luggage is lost or damaged by an airline
Luggage gets lost and damaged — here’s how to deal with it. It’s key to resign yourself to the reality that a lost bag might never come home. Airlines will cover the cost of lost luggage up to a point, so pack accordingly. Travelers at New York’s JFK airport are experiencing a true luggage nightmare. …
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From a brief appearance on Netflix to $1.1 million in crowdfunding, this ‘ultimate travel bag’ has become a favorite item of the world’s most famous minimalists
The Pakt One travel bag made a brief appearance in the popular Netflix doc “Minimalism.” At first only 300 bags were made by Malcolm Fontier, a designer, entrepreneur, and environmentalist. After Netflix, Fontier teamed up with The Minimalists, and together they put the bag on Indiegogo, where it has raised over $1.1 million. Every once …
What airplane turbulence is and why it’s no big deal
Airplane turbulence may seem like the end of the road but statistically, there is no data of a plane crash caused by turbulence. Here is why turbulence is caused and why it should stop you from booking your next flight. Following is a transcript of the video. Why turbulence is no big deal. It can …
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This family of 5 left their suburban life behind to travel around the world in a sailboat — and after 9 years and 30 countries, they’re still going
In 2008, Jamie and Behan Gifford left their home in Washington and embarked on a boat trip around the world with their three children. Nearly 10 years later, they still haven’t stopped. Since starting their life on the sea, the Giffords have explored countless new places, learned to live with relatively few possessions, grown closer …
The 10 airports in America people dislike the most
America’s airports are improving in quality according to the J.D. Power’s 2017 North American Airport Satisfaction Study. Orlando International Airport scored the highest among the major airports. Airports in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Chicago all languished at the bottom of the rankings. Good news! America’s airports are getting better. That is according to …
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Delta is offering travel waivers as ‘cold weather bomb’ storm bears down on the East Coast
As a “cold-weather bomb” bears down on the East Coast, the entire eastern seaboard is preparing for heavy snowfall and record-breaking cold. While the forecast will narrow in the next few days as we see how the storm tracks, it’s already a good time to start preparing. Winter weather advisories have been issued all the …
Airline CEO reveals his favorite travel hack — and it makes perfect sense
We asked KLM Royal Dutch Airlines CEO Pieter Elbers for some travel tips. Elbers believes in having an organized system when it comes to packing. He also goes on early morning runs to combat jetlag. Air travel can be hectic these days. Even for frequent flyers. Which is why we went to someone who spends …
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17 photos that prove the country where America has been fighting its longest war is actually one of the most beautiful on earth
For most people around the world, hearing the name Afghanistan brings to mind images of war, terrorism, political turmoil, and a near-failed state whose human development index is one of the lowest in the world. The United States has been at war in the country for over 16 years — the longest in American history. …
A family is suing Alaska Airlines after an elderly woman fatally fell down an escalator
A family is suing Alaska Airlines and a contractor after an elderly woman died following a fall down an escalator in a wheelchair at Portland International Airport. The family paid for a service to ensure the woman would reach her connecting flight safely, but a surveillance video shows the woman navigating the airport alone and …
Google is making it harder for travelers to find the best prices, the Wall Street Journal charges (GOOGL)
The Wall Street Journal is wagging its finger at Google’s travel business. In an editorial, the Journal argues Google is giving preferential advertising treatment to certain hotel chains, putting online travel agencies at a disadvantage and preventing consumers from seeing all available options. Google disputes the charges, saying in part it is merely trying to …
Guy Fieri’s massive New York restaurant will close at the end of the year — here’s what it’s like to eat there
Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar in New York City will serve its last meal on December 31. The restaurant has become a cult favorite despite its food being poorly reviewed. We visited when it opened in 2012 — here’s what it was like. “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” host Guy Fieri has become one of the …
What Tony Robbins is really like — behind the scenes at his private Fiji estate
When I tell people that I spent four days with Tony Robbins, they always ask a version of the same question: “What is he really like?” This can be asked with skepticism: “I remember his infomercials. He’s just a con artist selling motivational speeches to desperate people, right?” Or they can be asked with reverence: …
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Apple’s board says that Tim Cook has to fly private from now on ‘in the interest of security and efficiency’ (AAPL)
Apple CEO Tim Cook is now required by Apple’s board of directors to fly on private aircraft, even for personal travel. Apple says it’s for security and safety reasons. Tim Cook racked up $93,109 in personal travel costs for Apple in 2017, which counts as part of his compensation package. Cook made $12,825,066 in total …
A renowned French chef gave up his Michelin Star because he can’t afford it
Renowned French chef Jérôme Brochot owns a restaurant in a former coal mining town in the Burgundy region of France. His restaurant, Le France, was awarded a Michelin Star in 2011. In November, Brochot voluntarily dropped his Michelin Star because diners in the working-class town couldn’t afford to eat there. Jérôme Brochot, a renowned French …
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Disney is making a major change to its hotels in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting
Walt Disney World resorts are replacing “Do Not Disturb” door signs with signs that say “Room Occupied.” Resort employees are now required to enter each room at least once per day. There is speculation that the changes were put into effect to prevent events like the October shooting at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino …
An airliner flew 8 hours over the Pacific Ocean with a passenger who was on the wrong plane — and Chrissy Teigen live-tweeted the whole incident
An All Nippon Airways Boeing 777-300ER was forced to return to LAX on Tuesday after it was discovered that a passenger boarded the wrong flight. As a result of the diversion, passengers spent 8 hours on board the flight to nowhere. How a passenger managed to board the incorrect flight is under investigation. An All …
These married tech billionaires donated $165 million to preserve a pristine stretch of California’s coastline
Jack and Laura Dangermond, tech billionaires known as the parents of the digital mapping industry, have made the single largest private donation to The Nature Conservancy to date. They’ve given $165 million so the Conservancy can purchase an iconic, pristine stretch of undeveloped coastline in California. This is the spot where California bends inland. It …
Here’s where Meghan Markle vacations, from the white-sand beaches of St. Barts to New Year’s celebrations in Iceland
Meghan Markle is a jetsetter. Long before she was taking couple’s trips with fiancé Prince Harry, she was already a frequent flyer, writing about her journeys on her now-defunct lifestyle blog, The Tig. From girls trips to Spain and Italy, to attending weddings in Greece, to plenty of beach destinations, below is where she’s vacationed …
13 of the best places to visit if you’re planning a vacation in February
We’ve compiled 13 of the best places to visit for your February vacation. The destinations include tropical beaches and winter havens around the world. Winter may have just gotten underway, but many people are already planning their getaways. Fortunately, from extravagant Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro to Chinese New Year in Beijing, February is …
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