Helen Hatzis
Gas prices across the United States are pushing Labor Day weekend travel expenses to unprecedented levels this year. The national average for a gallon of regular fuel stands near $4.13, marking the first time the figure has exceeded $4 on this holiday. ([1])This development arrives amid strong demand, with nearly 50 million people expected to
Washington, D.C. – Excavation work for a major new arch monument is expected to begin within the next two weeks. A National Park Service report released recently endorsed the effort while noting clear effects on sightlines that connect many of the capital’s most visited historic places. Travelers who come to experience the National Mall and
American Airlines has completed the first retrofit of its Boeing 777-300ER with the carrier’s newest business-class product. The change replaces the previous Flagship First cabin and increases the total number of lie-flat seats available on the airline’s largest aircraft. Travelers on select long-haul routes will soon encounter the updated configuration that emphasizes privacy and expanded
Many winter travelers who have not yet secured their Ikon Pass for the upcoming season may find meaningful savings through a current American Express promotion. The offer delivers a $200 statement credit after a qualifying purchase of at least $1,000 on the U.S. Ikon Pass website, provided the transaction occurs by October 31. ([1])This development
Alaska Airlines has updated its Atmos Rewards loyalty program to eliminate a common fee for families traveling with infants on international award flights. The change applies to long-haul redemptions issued on Alaska or Hawaiian stock, including many partner-operated services. Parents can now bring children under age two on their lap for only the required government
Mount Shasta, California – Three novice hikers from Roseville set out with an AI-generated itinerary for a summit attempt on Mount Shasta. They established camp near 8,400 feet on a Saturday and left with daypacks the next morning. By Monday the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office had located and assisted the group after they became stranded
Air Canada has outlined its Summer 2027 flight schedule with several additions that will give Canadian travelers more direct options to cities across Europe and Asia. The changes include new nonstop service to six destinations and adjustments to existing routes that increase frequency on key corridors. These updates reflect the airline’s ongoing effort to match
Travelers often arrive in Northern Italy expecting its celebrated landscapes and historic cities to dominate the experience. Yet the region’s most enduring impressions frequently arrive through the senses, particularly at the table. The connection between land, season, and daily ritual runs deep across Lombardy, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto, turning meals into quiet expressions of local
Newark Liberty International Airport – As the Labor Day travel period begins, passengers at one of the New York region’s busiest hubs are encountering a new option at security checkpoints in Terminal C. The Transportation Security Administration has introduced automated e-gates that allow certain travelers to move through the initial screening stage without handing over
For travelers who build their itineraries around American Airlines routes, a refreshed credit card has introduced its most generous welcome offer to date. The Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard now provides 125,000 bonus miles after meeting a spending threshold, a figure that stands as the highest recorded for this product. This development arrives
Each late summer, a remarkable gathering unfolds in the remote expanse of Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. Travelers arrive from distant corners of the globe to create a temporary community that exists for only a brief window before it is carefully dismantled and the landscape returned to its natural state. This year marks the 40th edition
Travelers planning stays at Best Western properties have a straightforward opportunity to receive gift cards for completing qualifying bookings this year. The promotion, available through the Best Western Rewards program, provides a $31 gift card for each eligible stay, with a maximum of four stays allowed. Bookings must be made by September 7, 2026, and