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U.S. Government Tightens Cuba Travel Restrictions

In the latest blow to Cuba tourism, the U.S. Department of the Treasury today issued new restrictions on travel to the island nation. Apparently following up on President Trump’s promise, in June, to strengthen Cuba sanctions and travel restrictions, U.S. citizens wishing to visit Cuba will only be allowed to do so as members of
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Southwest (Finally) Launches Hawaii Flights from the West Coast

It’s taken longer than anyone expected thanks to lots of FAA red tape and a 35-day government shutdown , but Southwest has finally started selling flights from the West Coast to Hawaii. Here are the Hawaii flight route details so far, and what it all means. Initial Southwest Hawaii service will start on March 17
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Vintage Travel Posters Are Cool Again

Vintage travel posters remind us of a time when travel was glamorous — and they make for some really attractive artwork for your home or office. Retro posters have made frequent appearances in the marketplace over the past few months, perhaps partly inspired by last year’s 100th anniversary of the U.S. National Park Service. In
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Delta’s Premium Economy, Coming in 2017. The Real Deal?

There’s an ongoing debate among travel junkies concerning what’s commonly referred to as premium economy. Specifically: When does an airline’s coach product legitimately deserve to be called premium economy? Is a couple of extra inches of legroom enough to qualify for the “premium” designation? An upgraded inflight entertainment system? Better meals? Priority boarding? More frequent-flyer
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DrinKup Review: A ‘Smart’ Water Bottle Hits the Market

If you’re into the latest tech and like to stay hydrated, DrinKup’s bottle is very useful. I’ve tried stand-alone hydration apps and nothing stuck until I tested this bottle. Smart Hacks for Hassle-free Travel Learn from the pros with travel tips and tricks that make getting from here to there a breeze. Travel smarter one
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5 Charts That Show COVID-19’s Impact on Air Travel

How much of a hit has air travel taken during the COVID-19 pandemic? The short answer: Like nothing anyone has seen before. Even airline experts with long memories can’t remember a comparable impact of some critical event. Yes, 9/11 stopped air travel cold, but the immediate effect lasted weeks, not months. And the nation had
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A Hotel for Political Progressives Is Opening in D.C.

Political progressives who want to make their hotel stays in Washington, D.C., alongside politically like-minded travelers will soon be able to do just that. Related: Good News for Flyers – Less Bumping, Fewer Lost Bags The Eaton Workshop , which opens its doors in early 2018, will be a combination hotel, communal workspace, and wellness
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Air France Shuts Down Low-Cost Carrier Joon

A number of low-cost European airlines have shown signs of trouble since budget airlines Primera and Cobalt shut down in late 2018. The newest addition to the list of small European airlines to fold is the millennial-focused Joon—Air France’s budget venture. Joon was barely a year old when its parent airline announced last week that
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Southwest Bumps Overbooking

Southwest is getting out of the overbooking game. Following the recent “ incident ” involving United Airlines, Southwest will heretofore only sell as many tickets as it has seats. According to Southwest CEO Gary Kelly, this decision has been in the works for years.  The airline has “been taking steps over the last several years to
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