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18 hours ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Mike Cappetta
A beautiful beach and water in Varadero, Cuba. Credit: Dado Daniela/Getty ImagesA new alert from the State Department advises travelers to exercise increased caution when visiting Cuba due to crime and electrical outages. U.S. travelers are only allowed to go to Cuba in specific situations, but those who do travel should remain alert and prepare for events like power blackouts.
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1 day ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Mike Cappetta
Tokyo's Shinjuku district at night. Credit: CHUNYIP WONG/Getty ImagesAlaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines started a new service to Tokyo. Travelers can score round-trip flights for as low as $612. Flying to Tokyo from the U.S. just got easier. Alaska Airlines Group has a new direct flight connecting Seattle (SEA) and Tokyo (NRT).
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1 day ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Mike Cappetta
Exterior of a United airplane. Credit: UnitedUnited Airlines announced a new addition to its premium cabins and it's 25 percent larger than the current business class suites. Keep reading to learn more and to see all the images the carrier has released thus far. Flying the friendly skies just got more luxurious. United Airlines unveiled its newest class of service, Polaris Studio, which is larger than its current business class.
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2 days ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Mike Cappetta
Airplane wing over landscape in Argentina. Credit: Anton Petrus/Getty ImagesA new report shows that flights for summer 2025 are more affordable compared to last year. Some of the most affordable weeks to fly to both international and domestic destinations fall in August. Long-haul destinations, like Sydney, have seen fare drops worth hundreds of dollars in savings. Travelers looking to book a summer vacation still have plenty of affordable options, but they have to act fast.
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2 days ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Mike Cappetta
Parts of the Ugem Village in the Baliem Valley of Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua) in Indonesia. Credit: Alex Saurel/Getty Images‘The United States government issued a travel advisory for those going to Indonesia. The Level 2 alert is for the entire country, and there is a Level 4 alert for certain regions. Travelers can subscribe to personalized alerts to countries they are visiting.
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5 days ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Mike Cappetta
A departure board in Newark Airport showing flight delays on May 06, 2025 after eight straight days and more ongoing massive delays. Credit: Mostafa Bassim/Getty ImagesAnother outage of air traffic control radar and communications equipment happened at Newark airport in the early hours of May 9. The airport has been struggling with mass delays and cancellations after a similar outage happened on April 28.
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5 days ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Mike Cappetta
The Celebrity Ascent cruise ship docked in Cozumel, Mexico. Credit: Alessandra Amodio/Travel + LeisureTravelers will soon be responsible for paying a $5 fee on cruises to Mexico. The amount is significantly less than the originally planned $42 fee. Cruise operators will collect the fee from passengers. A cruise stop in Mexico just got more expensive this summer travel season.
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5 days ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Mike Cappetta
Sunset over Panama City Beach, a resort town in Bay County, Florida. Credit: DenisTangneyJr/Getty ImagesDelta Air Lines will begin service to the Panama City Beach, Florida, region on June 14. The service will initially operate weekly, before adjusting to daily service in the fall. Travelers have shared that the region is ideal for families, as well as outdoor enthusiasts seeking beaches or water activities. A beach getaway just got easier from the Big Apple.
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6 days ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Mike Cappetta
A person holding a suitcase in front of a departure board at an airport. Credit: Chalabala/Getty ImagesSkiplagged CEO Aktarer Zaman spoke to Travel + Leisure about skiplagging and his best tips, which include setting price alerts, using VPN, and comparing prices across sites. From travel hacking to flying during the shoulder season, there are endless ways to save a few extra dollars when planning a vacation.
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6 days ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Mike Cappetta
A man packing his suitcase for a trip. Credit: Giselleflissak/Getty ImagesThe TSA has published guidance that prohibits portable battery chargers from being packed in checked luggage. Portable chargers are a popular accessory for travelers looking to have extra power to their devices while in transit. The agency also encourages travelers to carefully monitor if their portable charger has been recalled for malfunction.
