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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.
There’s Just No Stopping Las Vegas Taxi Drivers from Overcharging Tourists
If you’ve been in Vegas and hopped in a taxi in recent years, there’s a good chance you’ve been “long hauled.”
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.
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.
That $25 Checked Bag Service Only Costs Airlines $2
Airlines say that they must charge passengers baggage fees because more checked luggage means more costs incurred by the carrier. But how much extra jet fuel is burned due to luggage? Maybe $2 per bag tops.
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.
Colorado’s ‘High Country’ Takes on New Meaning
Some are saying that marijuana tourism could rival the state’s multi-billion dollar ski and snowboard industry.
The Unlikely Secret to a Happy Retirement
Almost everyone aspires to travel in retirement and almost no one factors the expense into their plans. This is one of retirees’ biggest regrets, and it shuts them off from valuable health benefits.