Waiting for a flight at LAX? You might be able to read a banned book
Travelers waiting for flights at Los Angeles International Airport can bide their time by having a meal, grabbing a drink, people watching — or, perhaps,…
How not to be a terrible tourist: What Europeans want visitors to know
AMSTERDAM — Travel can be exhilarating or awful, and like it or not, we all leave footprints. Of course, some tourists tread more heavily than others,…
Why some residents of Europe’s hot spots want tourists to stay away
AMSTERDAM — For people who live in particularly picturesque quarters of charming European cities, the words “Instagrammable” or “Tik-Tok famous” can feel like harbingers of doom.Or…
Arson attacks paralyze French rail network before Olympics
PARIS — France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the…
Chase Sapphire lounge at LAX: What cardholders should know
While a swanky airport lounge can’t alleviate Los Angeles International Airport’s infamous curbside gridlock, it can make it become a more distant memory. The latest…
Eclipse visitors to New England pulled an all-nighter trying to leave
FRANCONIA, N.H. — Thousands of visitors to northern New England communities in the path of the total solar eclipse were told to pack their patience for…
Some travelers will be able to screen themselves at Vegas airport
Going through airport security can be a soul-sucking experience, which is why many travelers enroll in the TSA PreCheck system to qualify for shorter lines…
Can tourists visit Maui without compounding wildfire trauma?
LAHAINA, Hawaii — The restaurant where Katie Austin was a server burned in the wildfire that devastated Hawaii’s historic town of Lahaina this summer. Two months…
Need a U.S. passport? Try Brentwood post office’s passport fair
It’s never too early for travelers to prepare for their 2024 spring and summer trips, even though the national backlog on passport processing has lessened.…
Los Angeles and Orange County holiday shopping restaurant guide
You’ll likely find yourself at a mall in the next few weeks, shopping for holiday presents, supplies and decorations. The mall food court was my…
California’s 10 most popular state campgrounds
For millions of outdoorsy Californians, fresh air is about to meet fine print. On Jan. 1, new rules take effect at about 150 of California’s…
Thanksgiving travel set to break records; 9 tips to help keep you sane
Whether you’re planning to take a plane, train or automobile for your Thanksgiving travels this year, experts recommend you prepare for the worst and hope…
You can now take a 2-mile walk through LAX. What to see and eat.
It’s a fact of life for millions who live in Los Angeles and plenty who pass through: You’re going to spend hours at LAX. Awkward,…
‘Schitt’s Creek’ star suffers as ‘The Reluctant Traveler’
"Schitt's Creek" star Eugene Levy is traveling up a river without a paddle in the Apple TV+ series "The Reluctant Traveler." Despite visiting exotic locations – Costa Rica,…