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Airplanes are a sanctuary away from the rest of the world — and most Americans want to keep it that way. According to a Nielsen survey commissioned by Turkish Airlines, 89 percent of passengers want to keep airplanes free from cell phone service. Whether you’re dodging work calls or avoiding drama on the ground, the hours spent without connectivity while on a plane can be precious. Also, nobody in the cabin wants to listen to your conversation....

If you think your friend’s travel photos on Instagram look a little too perfect, you may be right. A survey conducted by the flight-comparison site Jet Cost found that a significant number of U.S. travelers might be lying about how great their vacations are, Travel Pulse reported. About two-thirds of the more than 4,000 survey respondents said that they have misrepresented how amazing their last getaway was, especially when it came to the weather, their accommodations, and the number of attractions they saw....

Amtrak will allow Acela business class customers to reserve seating in advance at no extra cost next month, in a further effort to make customers feel safe traveling in the age of coronavirus. Starting Aug. 3, customers will be allowed to reserve a window seat, including in their quiet car, ahead of their trip. Currently, aisle and rear-facing table seats are blocked, but groups traveling together can decide to sit together....

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on Mar. 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come—whenever they may be. An abundance of lakes, forests, and protected land makes the Midwest a fertile ground for American resorts. Leading the way was Wisconsin, which took four of the top 10 spots, thanks to properties including Grand Geneva Resort & Spa (No....

Could you use a beer? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The ongoing coronavirus crisis has been hard on everyone in different ways — mentally, emotionally, physically, and even financially. Whether you’re self-quarantining at home, dealing with extra responsibilities to take care of your family, or you’re an essential worker on the front lines of the pandemic, this outbreak has earned us all some time to relax when its over. Courtesy of Coors Light...

For many travelers, exploring Europe is a must — a rite of passage, even. And for travelers looking to plan the perfect Eurotrip, snagging a Eurail pass is vital. Since its debut in 1959, Eurail has helped travelers squeeze the most out of their time abroad. The pass has long been a favorite among backpackers, study-abroad students, wandering nomads, and those with limited vacation days, but a strong desire to see the world....

With the coronavirus vaccination process starting to roll out around the globe, there could finally be a light at the end of the unfulfilled wanderlust tunnel. That said, re-opening plans vary by country, and there are many factors to take into account on both ends of a trip that could affect your own safety and the safety of those around you. While that can be a lot to juggle and consider, Exodus Travels is taking the pressure out of it all by offering Dateless First Departures....

Traveling for the holidays can be a bit stressful. After all, some 48.5 million people took to the roads for a Thanksgiving road trip in 2018 according to AAA, with several million more taking to the air. However, Google Maps wants to have your back this season so you can focus on the joys of eating with your loved ones rather than freaking out over travel. The tech giant recently unveiled its new time and stress-saving holiday travel tips, and we have to say, they really can help bring down your blood pressure in a holiday pinch....

An Italian town has posted signs banning the use of Google Maps after “too many” people have gotten lost while following the app’s directions. “Too many sedans and small cars get stuck on impassable paths, sometimes even off-road vehicles too,” Salvatore Corrias, the mayor of Baunei, told the Ansa news agency. “All this because you follow the suggestions of Google Maps which, on our roads, are often misleading.” The town of Baunei is located on the island of Sardinia and is known for its rugged seaside mountain landscapes....

If you’ve been dreaming of packing your bags for a quick, spontaneous European getaway, now’s your chance as flights to several cities in France are insanely cheap and just begging for you to buy them. According to Scott’s Cheap Flights, tickets to places like Bordeaux, Nice, and Paris are running under $500 round-trip from origin cities like Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Charlotte, and Las Vegas. But why head to France in November?...

Virgin Voyages is becoming the official cruise line of parents who just need a break — thanks to the unlikely duo of Sir Richard Branson and Ryan Reynolds. In 2018, Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, and Reynolds, co-owner of Aviation American Gin, teamed up for a comedic video to announce that Virgin Atlantic would serve Aviation Gin aboard its flights. Three years later, they’re back to announce that the gin will also appear on Virgin’s new cruise ships....

Once, long ago, thousands of steam engines roared their way across the U.S. Today, fewer than 200 survive, just a handful remain operational, and even less live on passenger railroads. That makes it all the more special that the Grand Canyon Railway is inviting travelers to come and experience this magical mode of transportation once more. “The Grand Canyon Railway celebrates the history of rail travel with several steam-powered excursions to Grand Canyon National Park each year,” the company explains on its website....

One of the most annoying things about taking a taxi is not knowing what the ride will cost until you arrive at your destination. But in a growing number of U.S. cities, that’s changing — and just in time. Curb, a taxi app boasting access to tens of thousands of cabs across the U.S., has rolled out upfront pricing for cab rides in popular U.S. cities, including Washington, D.C., Chicago, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles, in recent weeks....

Dressing for warm-weather destinations can be a challenge, especially if you haven’t given your wardrobe a refresh since last summer. If your travels will bring you somewhere hot and tropical this season, you may be thinking about packing a pair of shorts for the trip. While there’s no denying that they’re a summer staple, the bottoms have a reputation for being unflattering and uncomfortable, which can be especially true if your trip involves a lot of walking (think: chafing)....

Backyard barbecues and lake trips aside, Memorial Day weekend is one of the most opportune times of the year to stock up on new travel bags, travel accessories, and travel outfits — think comfy shoes and all-weather jackets. And just because you might be traveling somewhere without access to decent WiFi, you’ll still have time shop Memorial Day sales as some of the best ones extend long past Monday. All the Memorial Day sales in 2021 that we’re shopping right now, from home goods to fashion and adventure gear...

If you’re feeling cramped by your big city, small studio lifestyle (especially during the pandemic), this list is for you. Rent.com crunched the numbers to figure out which U.S. cities are the least crowded. The site considered all cities with a population above 50,000 and more than 10 square miles of land area, then divided the former by the latter to determine population density. The winner? Anchorage, Alaska. With 288,000 residents, Anchorage may be Alaska’s most populated city, but with just 169 people per square mile, there’s still space to spread out....

The year 2020 was a turbulent one for U.S. airlines, but one carrier came out on top with far fewer customer complaints, according to a new study: Southwest. The Dallas-based airline saw a consumer complaint rate of 2.64 per 100,000 passengers, according to the annual Airline Quality Rating study from Wichita State University. Conversely, Frontier saw the highest consumer complaint rate with 49.3 per 100,000 passengers. In fact, the study wrote Southwest was the only rated carrier to maintain nearly the same score it held before the COVID-19 pandemic, with others seeing their scores drop by anywhere from 40% to 800% from 2019....

If you have even a minor fear of heights, you may want to rethink a visit to Chicago’s Willis Tower. In 2009, the building opened its revamped all-glass observation deck, known as Skydeck, to the delight of view-loving tourists everywhere. The glass enclosure allows people to get not only a panoramic view of the city but to also see the 1,353-foot drop below their feet. Cool right? Well, maybe not for everyone, as this week a few visitors got the scare of a lifetime when it appeared the glass flooring cracked below them....

More than 1 million travelers passed through U.S. airports over four consecutive days this weekend as Spring Break got underway — even as officials urged vacationers to stay home. The TSA screened more than 1.35 million people on Friday, followed by about 1.34 million people on Sunday, 1.28 million people on Thursday, and 1.22 million people on Saturday, according to the agency. The passenger numbers were about half of what the agency saw for the same days in 2019, but represented the most travelers to pass through security since the pandemic stymied travel last year....

Forget your old and tired home office. It’s time for something better. Something like spending your working hours outside in the Caribbean sunshine next to a flock of flamingos. In late 2020, Aruba announced its Workation Program, which allows visitors to stay on the island for up to 90 days visa-free. Since then, several hotels have set up workspaces for guests so they may find a delightful work/life balance. And now, the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is doing the same, by inviting digital nomads to come and work at the resort, where its famed flamingos will act as a real-life Zoom background....