Traveling is an exciting part of life, but it, too, comes with its fair share of mishaps. Whether you just got the travel bug and are eager to start exploring the world or are an experienced traveler, you’re not insured against making a mistake here and there. Here are five crucial mistakes many travelers make and how to avoid them. These will spare you time, money, and headaches! 1. Overweight...

A cat was found hiding as a stowaway in someone’s checked luggage when it was discovered by Transportation Security Administration agents who rescued the feline. The cat was orange and was found in the suitcase at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. An X-Ray Machine Revealed the Cat According to TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein, the stowaway cat had climbed into the luggage of a passenger without their knowledge. The...

The ghost town of Shaniko is in Oregon and was once known as the Wool Capital of the World - it now lures in tourists who want to get a photograph of the faded glory of this unique place. With derelict buildings and rusted vehicles, the ghost town has it all and offers travelers a rare chance to step back in time. Shaniko, the Ghost Town of Oregon The antique-looking...

Destination-seekers are undoubtedly already looking forward to their next destination. American Express Travel released its Top Destinations List 2023. It features the ten most popular places to visit next year. The team who created the list came to the conclusions based on travel reservations made by holders of global American Express Cards between 2019 and 2022. In the list, you can find both old-time favorites and some new unexpected locations....

Everything is larger in Texas, as they say, and Thompson Hotels' expanding presence is no exception. This hospitality brand is renowned for fusing the reliability of a hotel chain with the thrill of a boutique hotel. Thompson has a specific focus on Texas and has a plan that, according to Jim Chu, Hyatt's EVP and chief growth officer, calls for the opening of facilities in "important leisure markets across the...

You don't feel like you've gotten the most out of summer yet, do you? The 10,000 Islands, a tangle of islands and mangrove keys off the coast of Everglades National Park, nonetheless have enough left over. This 49-mile 10,000 Islands Loop, which showcases some of the best of it, allows you to share the natural shoreline with shorebirds and marine life. So Many Islands! Launch from the boat launch and...