How Do You Feel About Traveling Right Now? We Want to Know.
With spring and summer travel season beginning amid a war in the Middle East, a partial government shutdown and more, we’d like to hear how your travel plans are changing.
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:02 pm
Is a Private-Island Paradise in Turks and Caicos Worth the Price? I Went to Find Out.
What it’s like to stay on a private island so luxurious that there are no price tags and so quiet that “even the wind feels guilty for making noise.”
Published: March 11, 2026, 9:01 am
What to Know About Airport Security Lines During the Partial Government Shutdown
Images of seemingly endless waits at security checkpoints have spread online, but the reality of the partial government shutdown is less straightforward.
Published: March 12, 2026, 12:53 pm
Flowers Are Blooming in California’s Death Valley
Visitors are flocking to see a bonanza of wildflowers that has transformed this barren desert.
Published: March 12, 2026, 7:27 pm
In a Historic Kyoto Neighborhood, a New Hotel Channels the Past
Plus: black sesame pastries, a Roy Lichtenstein exhibition in New York and more recommendations from T Magazine.
Published: March 12, 2026, 4:16 pm
Trump Administration Restarts Global Entry Program
The program for people traveling internationally came back online at 5 a.m. on Wednesday. It had been paused amid the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
Published: March 11, 2026, 4:34 pm
A Dog-Sledding Adventure in Northern Minnesota
On the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, a novice learns to drive her own team on an adventure in the heart of winter.
Published: March 11, 2026, 4:39 pm
Airports set up donation drives for unpaid TSA officers during DHS funding crisis
Airports nationwide launch donation drives to support TSA officers working without pay during government funding lapse, with gift cards and food pantries.
Published: March 12, 2026, 9:10 pm
Cruise line jacks up mandatory gratuities for travelers as 9 in 10 Americans blast tipping
Starting March 8, Princess Cruises has raised its daily crew tips by $1 and increased its food service charges to 20%, citing rising operational costs and expenses.
Published: March 12, 2026, 7:25 pm
Paraglider makes emergency landing on packed ski slope after spending hours in the air
Footage shows a paraglider making an emergency landing on a crowded ski slope at a South Korean resort. No injuries were reported despite busy conditions.
Published: March 12, 2026, 5:06 pm
Ancient sanctuary tied to 'most mysterious' cult uncovered in rare find beneath historic city
A rare Roman temple dedicated to mystery cult deity Mithras was discovered in Germany, with the oldest-known sanctuary in Bavaria dating to the first or second centuries A.D.
Published: March 12, 2026, 2:00 pm
Airport security strain during shutdown grows as unpaid TSA officers warn, ‘We’re hurting’
TSA agents are working without paychecks as the government shutdown continues, with an officer sharing financial struggles and family hardships during the funding lapse.
Published: March 12, 2026, 10:00 am
Bird strike forces major airline to turn around after windshield is cracked midair
After a bird strike caused a cracked windshield and pressurization issues on a Boeing 737 flight to Jacksonville, a United Airlines flight safely returned to Newark.
Published: March 11, 2026, 11:30 pm
Homeland Security reactivates major Global Entry program for travelers amid shutdown
The Global Entry program resumes amid government shutdown as spring break travelers face massive airport delays and reported 3.5-hour wait times at major hubs.
Published: March 11, 2026, 5:15 pm
Airlines may cut flight schedules as Iran tensions drive up fuel costs, experts warn
The Iran conflict is threatening to drive up airfares as fuel costs surge. Travel experts urge booking spring and summer trips early while fares remain affordable.
Published: March 11, 2026, 12:54 pm
Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected
Study finds passports carry far more bacteria than shoes or phones do during travel. The lab experiment revealed surprising hygiene risks in common travel items.
Published: March 11, 2026, 10:00 am
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