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Heading to Japan? You may want to spend $9 less on that sushi order or shopping spree in Shibuya. The country recently announced that it will be implementing a departure tax for all visitors, irrespective of nationality. The new fee, called the sayonara tax, will cost travelers 1,000 yen (or approximately $9), and be added…
Tomás Del Coro/Flickr Frontier Airlines is giving new meaning to friendly skies. Effective January 1, passengers on the low-cost carrier will have the option of showing their gratitude by leaving a tip for flight attendants serving them refreshments. “We appreciate the great work of our flight attendants and know that our customers do as well,…
Josh Hallett/Flickr Now in its 20th day, the government shutdown — triggered as a result of President Donald Trump’s determination to secure funding for a border wall — drags on. With no visible progress, services have halted, employees continue to work without pay, and the president and his opposition remain in a stalemate. So, how,…
While some New Year’s resolutions focus on getting fit and saving money, other goals (like ours) are geared toward travel. For all those who fall in the latter camp, we compiled a collection of new and newly renovated all-inclusive resorts, from Cancun to the Canary Islands. So when you start plotting your 2019 escape, consult…
Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line With features like go-karts, waterslides, bumper cars, and skydiving simulators, cruise ships are already considered to be theme parks at sea — and now, Carnival Cruise Line is taking that notion literally. The company recently announced that it will be unveiling the first-ever roller coaster at sea on a…
Photo courtesy of Aprilli Design Studio Imagine taking a road trip and not needing to pull over to refill gas. Or, never forgetting something at the hotel while out sightseeing for the day. How about cutting out airport commutes that involve long security lines, frustrating baggage fees, and unexpected delays? The Autonomous Travel Suite is…
Photo courtesy Angad Arts Hotel You’ve likely heard of mood rings, but what about mood hotels? The Angad Arts Hotel, which opened in St. Louis, Missouri, in November 2018, lets guests choose a room that best matches their emotions, rather than assigning accommodations at random. Pick a color, any color: green for rejuvenation, yellow for…
Photo courtesy of Embraer Between lost luggage and delayed departures, bland food and wailing babies, there’s a long list of things to dread about flying. However, Brazilian plane manufacturer Embraer has set out to solve one of those major airline annoyances: middle seats. The new E190-E2 plane, which can accommodate 150 passengers, features a two-by-two…
Colima, Mexico/Oyster Anxious, risk-averse travelers should plan on vacationing in Norway, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland this year. Why? According to a new map designed for travelers, these countries are some of the safest places on earth — not surprising, given their consistent ranking on lists of the world’s happiest places to live, too. Meanwhile, Afghanistan,…
Gone are the days of keeping track of trips — previous and prospective — in email threads. Say goodbye to searching for vacation inspiration, hotel reviews, and restaurant recommendations on multiple platforms. TripAdvisor (Oyster’s parent company) has launched a social stream that puts all your travel needs in one place. Referred to as the world’s…