The best waterproof cameras
Rugged cameras can go wherever you do, making them perfect travel companions. From compacts to action cameras, here are the best waterproof cameras you can buy.
Delta is cutting flight capacity by a staggering 70% amid the coronavirus crisis
Delta Airlines announced on Wednesday that it would cut flight capacity by a 70% amid the ongoing COVID-19, aka coronavirus, outbreak.
Combat travel-induced climate guilt with an app that plants trees
A travel app wants to reduce your carbon footprint if you must get in a plane with a carbon calculator and by pledging to plant trees.
Best Cyber Monday luggage deals 2019: Samsonite, Zimtown, and American Tourist
Are you looking to hit the road? Then you'll need some luggage. Whether you're headed to the beach, away on business, or visiting the family on a domestic trip, you're guaranteed to find the perfect luggage choice to fit your needs Cyber Monday at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.
Google Maps puts Local Guides front and center for top travel tips
Google Maps is giving more prominence to its top Local Guides in a test designed to give travelers easier access to their suggestions for things to do and places to go. The pilot, which places the Guides in Maps' personalized For You section, begins in nine cities that include New York, San Francisco, and London.
Cockpit calamity: Pilot error sparks hijack security alert on passenger plane
A pilot preparing for take-off at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Wednesday accidentally set off a hijack alert, prompting a security incident that saw part of the airport put on lockdown and flights delayed. An Air Europa official later tweeted that it had all been a mistake and that everyone was fine.
Airline’s online booking tool helps you avoid screaming babies on flights
Japan Airlines passengers who always seem to end up seated close to a screaming baby now have a way to avoid such a scenario. The carrier’s booking site has begun showing the seating location of infants, so you can choose one further away. Now we just need a way to avoid annoying adults.
There’s a hidden environmental cost to renting electric scooters to get around
Electric scooters are touted as an environmentally-friendly way to get around town, but a new study suggests that they might be worse for climate change than the transportation methods they’re replacing. According to the North Carolina State University Study, walking and biking are better options
Expedia warns travelers of customer service refund scam
Scammers are posing as employees of Expedia to take money from unknowing consumers, according to a press release. Expedia Group and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) have teamed up to warn consumers of these scams that have been reported within the last several days.
A Google Maps detour trapped 100 drivers on a muddy one-lane road
You can't always trust your map app: faulty Google Maps directions led some Aurora, Colo. area drivers to a strange and muddy detour on Sunday. The app seemed to be trying to route them around a crash, but instead ended up causing a separate traffic jam.
Check out the best new gear from the Summer Outdoor Retailer 2019 convention
At the 2019 summer Outdoor Retailer convention held annually in Denver, Colorado the top brands from the outdoor industry unveiled hundreds of new products to help keep us safe and comfortable in the outdoors. From boots and backpacks to sleeping bags and tents, this is the very best new outdoor gear unveiled at the show.
For $5,000, Airbnb will take you around the world in 80 days. Airfare included
Airbnb isn't just a platform to find a place to stay. With Airbnb Adventures, travelers can book a mix of accommodations, food, and experiences in what Airbnb calls "bucket list" worthy adventures, including a round-the-world trip for $5,000, airfare included.
Google Maps may soon alert you if your taxi driver goes off-route
Google want to make taking a taxi a little safer. The company is adding a feature to Google Maps that will alert you if your taxi driver goes off-route by more than 500 meters. The feature is currently only available in India, but will hopefully roll out to other locations in the near future.
Hit the road: Google is officially ending support for Trips on August 5
Google Trips has long been a preferred service for users who want to book travel, and now it looks like Google is ending support for the native Trips app. Google recently announced a revamped Google Trips website, and at the time speculation was that the app would be killed.
Google’s new Trips site aims to help with all of your travel planning
Google seeks to ease your travel planning with Trips, a new online site that lets you explore destinations, research airline flights, check out hotels and view current package deals. This is the beginning of Google's plans tighter integration between Google Search, Google Maps. and Trips for the future.
Buying airline tickets too early is no longer a costly mistake, study suggests
When you book can play a big role in the cost of airline tickets -- so when is the best time to book flights? Earlier than you'd think, a new study suggests. Data from CheapAir.com suggests the window of time to buy at the best prices is now even longer, starting at about 10 months before the departure.
Airbnb’s most popular rental in the world is a California cabin
Airbnb's most popular rental globally is a tiny dome-topped cabin in California. The revelation came as the online accommodation service celebrated half a billion guest arrivals globally since its launch in 2008. Airbnb currently offers around six million places to stay in more than 80,000 cities around the world.
Genius Pack Supercharged will power up your phone and tablet simultaneously
With enough juice to power a smartphone up to four times and dual USB charges, the Genius Pack Supercharged carry-on bag can charge two devices simultaneously. Besides the TSA-compliant battery, the bag also uses eight 360-degree wheels, an organized interior and a tough exterior shell.
Singapore’s stunning airport complex could be a tourist destination in itself
Singapore’s Changi Airport could be the first airport in the world where you might actually want to go to hang out. Why? Because it’s about to open the Jewel, a beautifully designed shopping, dining, entertainment, and accommodation complex that also features an abundance of greenery.
13 inspiring female photographers to follow on Instagram
On International Women's Day, fill your Instagram feed with inspiring posts from these 13 women photographers, representing a breadth of experience from travel and street photography to fine art and commercial work.
Airbnb buys HotelTonight to accommodate last-minute travelers
If you've ever left it late to book a room on Airbnb and couldn't find anything, the company's acquisition of last-minute booking app HotelTonight looks like good news. HotelTonight launched in 2010 and currently offers hotel rooms in more than 1,700 cities in around 35 countries.
Singapore Airlines passengers unsettled by cameras in seat-back displays
A number of passengers flying with Singapore Airlines recently expressed concern over cameras embedded in seat-back displays on some of its aircraft. But the carrier insists the cameras have been disabled and that it has no plan to develop any features using the devices.
Cruise like Mick Jagger: Virgin Voyage’s new ship boasts RockStar Suites
Virgin Voyages, the new cruise company from the Virgin Group, is now taking reservations for the 2020 inaugural season. The company says the RockStar Suites are designed to help travelers feel like rock stars, going beyond the usual cruise luxuries. The company is now booking trips departing from Miami.
A flaw in e-ticket systems could mean a hacker can print your boarding pass
Security researchers have exposed a flaw in the e-ticking system used by several popular global airlines. The vulnerability was discovered in December and involves unsecured check-in emails that can put the personal information of passengers at risk or even allow a hacker to print boarding passes.
Apple Music subscribers can listen and watch for free on American Airlines
An Apple Music subscription is a great way to listen to your tunes when on Wi-Fi or if you have a generous data plan. But on a plane? Forget about it. That is unless you fly domestically with American Airlines. Apple Music access will be free for subscribers starting February 1.
Earny helps rebook rooms at lower rates and lets you shop multiple travel sites
Earny isn't just for cash back on retail purchases anymore. Earny Hotels will monitor rates and send an alert to rebook at a lower rate if one is found ahead of your stay. The company says users can save an average of $75 per stay when using the Earny app for travel accommodations.
Smart luggage does it all with wireless charger, built-in scale, GPS tracking
The SkyValet smart luggage, currently being funded on Kickstarter, offers solutions to many common travel struggles. With SkyValet, you no longer need separate portable chargers for different devices, a scale to weigh your bag, a lock, or a tracking device. It's all built right in to the luggage.
OpenTable points can now be used to whittle down cost of a hotel stay
Got some OpenTable Dining Points built up? Now those points can also be used to make your own hotel discounts. OpenTable is teaming up with Kayak to use points as discounts on participating hotels. OpenTable says the expansion of the points system is just the start.
Marriott suffers a massive breach of its guest records. Here’s how to protect yourself
A breach of the Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty program may have compromised the data of as many as 383 million of its guests, Marriott says. While an internal tool only recently flagged the breach, the company believes the hack started in 2014. Affected guests are getting email notifications about the incident.
Some lucky fliers just bagged $16,000 first-class seats for only $1,100
An error on Cathay Pacific's website on Monday let people book first- and business-class seats on flights between the U.S. and Vietnam at a fraction of the usual cost. Airlines don't always honor such bookings, but the good news for the passengers concerned is that in this case Cathay has agreed to do so.
Marriott invites hotel guests to redecorate — using AR and a bottle of water
The latest experience headed to Marriott locations allows guests to choose their own artwork for their hotel room -- using AR anyway. Collaboration between Marriott and LIFEWTR will soon allow guests to scan a code on a bottle of water to unlock the AR experience inside Facebook Camera.
Google Assistant will alert you if it thinks your flight will be delayed
You can already use Google to find out if your upcoming flight is delayed, but soon Google Assistant will start alerting you to let you know. Using historical flight status data and machine learning, the service can even predict a flight delay before it's been officially confirmed.
Leave the laptop at home, the iPad Pro is the travel buddy to take on vacay
The iPad Pro is a powerful tablet that's perfect for creatives and professionals. How does it fare when traveling with it as a laptop replacement? From Face ID and photo editing with the Apple Pencil to binge-watching Netflix shows, we took it on a two week trek in Japan to find out.
Forget pumps. This innovative filter purifies H2O in 8 seconds flat
The Grail Geopress is a quick, easy, and efficient water purification system that can create 24 ounces of clean drinking water in seconds, removing 99.99 percent of all viruses, bacteria, and cysts. The system can purify up to 5 liters per minute, making it an indispensable companion for travelers.