Kathleen Wong

3 days ago | usatoday.com | Kathleen Wong

• Intrepid Travel is launching activist-led trips to U.S. National Parks in response to proposed budget cuts. • The trips aim to educate travelers about park challenges and empower them to advocate for change. • Intrepid Travel will donate $50,000 to NGOs dedicated to protecting US National Parks. Spending time in our country’s national parks offers a powerful reminder of nature’s ability to uplift and inspire.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Kathleen Wong

A traveler who has taken more than 325 business-class flights shares 1 thing he's surprised other passengers don't take advantage ofIn the past decade, Dennis Bunnik has boarded more than 700 flights, nearly half of which have been in business class. Those flights — especially a long-haul business-class flight — have come with plenty of amenities. Bunnik, a CEO for the travel company Bunnik Tours and an aviation YouTuber, told …

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Kathleen Wong

Most air travelers have experienced the irritating chore once a plane lands — the unbuckling of seatbelts and standing in the aisle to beeline out the door. One country is now taking a bold effort to stop the air travel nuisance. Turkey can now fine impatient passengers who unfasten their seatbelts or stand up before the plane has parked at the gate, according to new rules posted by officials earlier this month.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Kathleen Wong

Hawaii became the first U.S. state to establish a climate impact fee on Tuesday, placing an additional tax on tourists to fund climate change resiliency projects and environmental stewardship within the islands. As the country's inaugural "Green Fee," Act 96 will raise the state's current transient accommodations tax (TAT) by 0.75% for a total of 11% placed upon the nightly lodging rate, effective Jan. 1, 2026, according to a press release by Governor Josh Green's office.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Kathleen Wong

• The all-inclusive tour provided gear, meals, and expert guidance, allowing for a seamless introduction to outdoor adventure. • The shared experience created a strong bond between the women, fostering open communication and mutual support. • These trips offer an emotional reset and a chance for self-reflection, away from daily responsibilities. On my first day hiking through Moab's striking red rocks landscape, my excitement took over like an adrenaline rush.