Everything You Need to Know About American Airlines Baggage Fees

Looking to skip the fees altogether? Read on for a complete breakdown of American Airlines' baggage policy. Is There a Baggage Fee for Economy Tickets? Credit:James Anderson / Getty Images On American Airlines, customers seated in economy are allowed one free carry-on and personal item. Fees and restrictions increase beyond your first and second checked bags. Travelers headed tocertain international destinations, including all transatlantic itineraries, receive one free checked bag....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Brandon Livingston

Everything You Need to Know About Badlands National Park

I was totally unprepared for that revelation called the Dakota Badlands. What I saw gave me an indescribable sense of mysterious elsewhere. Read on to find everything you’re gonna wanna know about visiting Badlands National Park. Amy Wilkins/Getty Images There are two visitor centers in the park: the Ben Reifel Visitor Center and White River Visitor Center. If you are keen onavoiding the crowds, September is your month. The area will have mild weather and the vistas will still be beautiful....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Alexander Campbell

Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Travel Agent

Here’s what you should know before becoming a travel agent. It’s often easier to leave the logistics to someone else: travel agents. Training Programs Available You could take classes with a company likeThe Travel Instituteto earn your certification. Credit: Morsa Images/Getty Images They’ll also help you decide what business route you want to take. On the plus side, it requires relatively little overhead. You will have to think about what key in of business you want to become....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Mrs. Cristina Johnson

Everything You Need to Know About Booking Delta Comfort+ Seats

Upgrading will get you extra legroom, early boarding, and a dedicated space in the overhead bin. Travelers with a Comfort+ ticket get additional legroom, dedicated overhead bin space, and priority boarding. Read on to learn more about the amenities and how to snag a ticket. Credit: Courtesy of Delta On trips covering 900 miles or more with no meal service, fresh fruit and premium snacks are free. The airline provides pillows, blankets, and amenity kits to Comfort+ flyers on long-haul international flights....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Richard Gallagher

Everything You Need to Know About Camping at the Grand Canyon

TheGrand Canyonis one of those places you have to see for yourself to truly appreciate. (Keep in mind, there are no hookups for the latter.) Camping at Mather costs $18 per site, per night. Ron Karpel/Getty Images This campground is only open from mid-April to mid-October. Reservations must be made at www.recreation.gov. The sites cost $18 per site, per night. Lauren Breedlove/Travel + Leisure If you’renew to camping(or just don’t like the cold), this is the best option....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Joseph Gibbs

Everything You Need to Know About Camping in Glacier National Park

Consider this the ultimate guide to Glacier National Park’s best campgrounds, glamping sites, and RV parks. George Rose / Getty Images Campgrounds in Glacier National Park Glacier National Parkoffers 13 on-site campgrounds. Winter camping is always free, but facilities and roads are limited. Credit:Noppawat Tom Charoensinphon / Getty Images The campground is closed from late October to mid-May. The campground features basic amenities and closes each year from early November to mid-May....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Karen Spencer

Everything You Need to Know About Camping in Joshua Tree National Park

Pitch your tent or park your RV amid the park’s signature boulders and spiny plants. One of the best ways to experience Joshua Tree iscamping within the national park. Here, we’ve outlined the very best J-Tree campsites for every park visitor. Credit:Irjaliina Paavonpera/Travel + Leisure There are 99 sites and 20 horse-stall sites. Campsites can accommodate both tents and RVs, and each comes with a picnic table and fire ring....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · William Tucker

Everything You Need to Know About Camping in North Carolina's Outer Banks

The best campgrounds in the Outer Banks, packing essentials, safety tips, and more. One of the best ways to experience this precious stretch of Atlantic Coast is by camping. Dotting the secluded barrier islands are dozens of campgrounds, from lively oceanfront compounds to sleepy soundside retreats. Credit: Eifel Kreutz / Getty Images This solitary National Park Service-run site is accessible only by ferry (as is the whole ofOcracoke). It’s located about four miles from the island’s bustling harbor and village....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Julie Norton

Everything You Need to Know About Castaway Cay, Disney's Private Island

Heres what it’s crucial that you know about Castaway Cay before your next Disney Cruise Line voyage. Matt Stroshane/Disney Cruise Lines Mouse magic meets tropical bliss on Disney Cruise Lines private island, Castaway Cay. Theres plenty to do on the island beyond splashing around three swimmable beaches (including an adults-only beach). Credit:Matt Stroshane/Disney Cruise Lines And with a designated kids club on shore, the entire family is guaranteed to have a magical time....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · David Mann

Everything You Need to Know About Delta Air Lines Baggage Fees

Don’t pack before consulting this guide to Delta’s many baggage-related fees and penalties. If you’re free to cram it all into a carry-on, more power to you. As a major U.S. legacy carrier, Delta Air Lines keeps things fairly straightforward. Credit:Markus Mainka / Getty Images To avoid any last-minute Delta baggage fees, check out our guide below. How much are Delta baggage fees? A second checked bag costs $45 each way (with the same weight requirements)....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Cynthia Taylor

Everything You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Ships

There’s something fun for all ages on board each one. All six Disney cruise ships are elegantly designed and provide high-end services. The six Disney cruise ships are named Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, Wish, and Treasure. Credit: Courtesy of Disney This ship’s offerings established Disney as one of thebest cruise lines for families. Experiences for Adults Adults-only experiences, such as exclusive lounges and pools, thrive on board theDisneyMagic. Don’t miss the adult-exclusive alcohol tasting events and bartending workshops, or Senses Spa for some self-care....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Karen Morgan

Everything You Need to Know About Disney's FastPass Program

AtWalt Disney World, everybody yes, everybody! gets to skip the line. Youll live like an MVP and feel like a VIP, all from mastering one simple skill. Credit: Matt Stroshane/Courtesy of Disney All forms of admission include the same amount of FastPasses, and they are completely free. How does it work? Be sure to link your tickets and reservations to a My Disney Experience account to book FastPass+ in advance....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Sarah Carson

Everything You Need to Know About Dubai's Human-made Islands

From Palm Jumeirah to Burj Al Arab, these are Dubai’s most famous artificial islands. The process is labor intensive and expensive hence why many of Dubai’s artificial islands aren’t completed yet. Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know about the status of each project. Credit: franckreporter/Getty Images It consists of a trunk and 17 fronds surrounded by an almost seven-mile-long crescent-shaped island. Highlights include visitingThe Palm Tower, which houses theSt....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Cody Jackson