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Finally, Some ‘Best’ Places You Can Actually Afford
What good is it to hear about the world’s best hotel when one night there costs more than you make in a week?
Hey, We Want More $$$ Too! More Theme Parks Jack Up Ticket Prices
Within days of Disney jacking up admissions prices to its theme parks, Universal Studios has done the same.
Disney’s Early-Season Price Hike Almost Dares Visitors to Boycott Its Theme Parks
A year ago at this time, a one-day pass to Disney’s Magic Kingdom cost $89. Now, after two price hikes in less than 12 months, admission runs $99—$105 after taxes.
It’s Time to Forgive the Big Banks
Consumers still blame big banks for many of their economic woes. But it’s time to move on.
An Ultra-Cheap, Anti-Union Upstart Airline Could Transform Flying
Travelers have long desired low-cost flights connecting Europe and the U.S. One emerging European carrier is making this dream a reality—and a range of travel industry forces don’t like it one bit.
Sochi: Worst Olympics Travel Destination Ever?
Tourists Give Theme Parks Good Reason to Keep Jacking Up Prices
There may come a day when theme park companies see a backlash among vacationers, who refuse to pay ever-high admissions prices. But that day hasn’t come yet.
Airline Travelers, Your Future Will Look a Lot Like … Cleveland
United Airlines announced it is dropping 60% of departures in Cleveland, which was once a major hub for Continental—back before Continental merged with United.
Most Expensive Super Bowl Ever Is Turning into a Last-Minute Bargain
Relatively speaking, that is. Hotel rooms near the stadium can be had for under $100, and scalpers say ticket prices should drop to $500 by Super Bowl Sunday.
Christie’s Traffic Jam May Have Cost Millions
Hundreds of thousands of productivity hours lost
Why Politicians Keep Jacking Up Taxes on Travelers
Politicians are addicted to taxes that they swear aren’t really taxes—not ones paid by locals anyway.