Amtrak’s Rare Flash Sales Offer $19 Fares

Amtrak is repeating its flash sale for the Northeast Regional area, ranging from Boston to Virginia Beach and including the Northeast Corridor line . Sample one-way fares range from $19 for Washington-Richmond to $39 New York to Boston or Washington and $55 Boston to Philadelphia. Related: 6 Incredible Train Journeys That Won’t Break Your Budget

CDC Changes Travel Warning Levels for 19 Destinations

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just updated the warning levels for 19 destinations, increasing the advisory levels for some and decreasing the rankings for others. After Singapore loosened entry restrictions for fully-vaccinated travelers, the CDC moved the destination to Level 4, the highest warning level. Under the CDC’s guidelines, Level 4

An Airline Denied Her ‘Emotional Support Hamster’—So She Flushed It

What if an airline refuses to let your “emotional support hamster” fly with you? That might seem like nothing more than a jokey headline, or downright clickbait, but for 21-year-old college student Belen Aldecosea, it was a real-world dilemma, with life-and-death implications for her emotional-support animal. And yes, the emotional-support animal in question was indeed

Tips from Italians on Handling the Lockdown with Grace and Style

Editor’s Note: This snapshot of life in Italy under COVID-19 lockdown comes from Nancy Raff, an American expat who has lived in Italy for nearly a decade, and who shares her experiences of life in a small Tuscan village on her website and weekly newsletter. I love Italians. But I’m falling more head-over-heels each day

American Airlines Adds New In-Flight “Perks”

American Airlines announced some new in-flight options this week, which is news that should interest the budget-conscious traveler. The changes were framed as being good—but upon unpacking, it’s clear the airline has a low bar for “ perks .” American announced it will no longer charge for in-flight texting, which currently costs $5. Passengers will

Carnival Has a Plan to Transform Cruising

At this week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, cruise giant Carnival Corporation introduced “the world’s first interactive guest experience platform capable of transforming vacation travel into a highly personalized and elevated level of customized service for millions of guests.” Wow! Or, on second thought: What? More about the so-called Ocean Medallion : It’s a

Sun, Sand, and a Free Vacation: Win a Trip to Aruba

If you’re daydreaming of swaying palms, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear turquoise waters, we’ve got the getaway for you. We’re giving one lucky winner and their guest a chance to trade in chilly winter weather for a blissful 4-night escape to the sun-drenched Caribbean island of Aruba. Aruba Marriott Resort We’ve partnered with the Aruba Marriott