Childhood home of ‘Harry Potter’ in Godric’s Hollow listed on Airbnb
While “Harry Potter” fans never got to attend a real-life Hogwarts, they can now stay the night in Harry’s childhood home in Godric’s Hollow.
Traveler fakes pregnancy to avoid baggage fees, is caught seconds before boarding
A travel writer said she went to extreme lengths to avoid paying much-hated baggage fees on a low-cost Australian airline.
Trump administration banning US flights to all Cuban cities but Havana
The Trump administration is banning U.S. flights to all Cuban cities but Havana in the latest move to roll back the Obama-era easing of relations, two people briefed on the matter said Friday.
‘Prescription for sun and sand’: Travel site offering hardworking nurses free flights to the Caribbean
CheapCaribbean.com is giving 50 nurses and their plus-ones free flights to a choice of several Caribbean destinations.
Home for the holidays: An expert shares money-saving holiday travel tips
Many travelers looking to book for the holidays are often left wondering if they should book an early deal before Halloween or take a risk in hopes of scoring a last-minute deal.
Barbie lists her real-life Malibu Dreamhouse on AirBNB for $60 a night
The pink palace will be listed for only $60 a night to commemorate Barbie brand’s 60th anniversary and can only be booked once.
Fans of ‘The Addams Family’ have a chance to stay in the ‘mysterious and spooky’ mansion for a night
Fans of “The Addams Family” will now get a chance to live out their dream as a member of the “ooky” clan with a special stay at a replica of the iconic mansion.
Airlines at JFK Airport rolling out facial recognition technology
New technology being rolled out at JFK Airport will give passengers access to ticketless boarding by using facial scanning.
Colorful Lisa Frank themed hotel suite now available in downtown Los Angeles
It’s like stepping in a time machine and going back to the 1990’s.
United Airlines to hire 10,000 pilots over next decade to offset retiring captains
Calling all pilots – United Airlines hopes to hire 10,000 aviators by 2029, as nearly half of the airline's 12,500 pilots are estimated to retire within that period.
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that breed or import whales or dolphins
Travel website TripAdvisor announced it will no longer sell tickets or generate revenue from any attractions that are involved with the captivity of ocean mammals.
Couple scammed out of nearly $12K on fake Airbnb rental in Ibiza
This deal actually was too good to be true.
Flight diverted to Denver after passenger stuck in bathroom
A United Airlines flight was diverted after a passenger got stuck inside the jet's bathroom
Baby on board: Airline introduces child seat map to allow passengers to avoid sitting next to babies
The company's child seat map feature during the booking process shows customers the seats where tickets have already been purchased for young children.
Toll, fare hikes OK'd for New York-area airports, crossings
Driving or taking a train into New York City and to area airports is going to cost more starting in a little over a month, as the authority that operates a large chunk of the city's transportation infrastructure raises fares to fund large-scale repairs and improvements.
App helps prevent addiction regression
For the former addict, regression is a constant fear. The Loosid app is offering users a sober social network for everything from events, dating and travel.
DNA tourism
If you aren't sure where to go for your next vacation, maybe a DNA ancestry test will inspire you.
August shopping deals
August is here and the deals are hot, especially if your grill won’t survive the next summer BBQ. Trae Bodge, a smart shopping expert with Slickdeals, says outdoor furniture and grills are finally on sale. If you’ve had enough grilling and need an escape, travel is also on sale this month. Trae says this is a great time to book a last minute summer trip.
Anthony Bourdain dead at 61
Anthony Bourdain, the TV host, author, and chef, died in France. He was 61. Authorities said he apparently hanged himself.
June shopping deals
The kids are almost out of school so it's time to start thinking about keeping them occupied. Plus, what should you get Dad for Father's Day? Slickdeals smart shopping expert Trae Bodge says this is a great time to book a summer vacation. She says travel is always hot in June, across all categories, from flights to trains to hotels to rental cars.