Serena Tara

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What Airplanes Looked Like Inside During the 1920s and 1930s

Dec 4, 2024 | thrillist.com | Serena Tara

TravelAirlinesPlane interiors have luckily come a long way. The first in-flight movie | E. Bacon/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesThe first in-flight movie | E. Bacon/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesIn the early 1900s, flying in style certainly didn't refer solely to outfit choices. It was a whole other era for plane interior design, too. Recently, a Reddit post went viral for showing the interior of a 1930s plane.
You Can Get Removed from a Flight if You're Visibly Too Sick

Dec 4, 2024 | thrillist.com | Serena Tara

TravelFlightsIf you have the flu, stay home. SolStock/E+/Getty ImagesSolStock/E+/Getty ImagesWhat does going to the movies, dining indoors at a restaurant, and flying in a commercial airplane have in common? You really shouldn't do any of these things if you're sick.
You'll Have to Shell Out a Lot of Money the Next Time Your Cruise Docks in Mexico

Dec 3, 2024 | thrillist.com | Serena Tara

NewsCruisesThe new, hefty tourist tax will affect cruise passengers. ullstein bild/Getty Imagesullstein bild/Getty ImagesIf you raised your eyebrows at Venice's new tourist tax of 10 euros for foreign visitors, Mexico's most recent decision will be jaw-dropping. Last week, the Associated Press reported that Mexico's Congress voted to tax cruise passengers a steep $42 as soon as the cruise ship docks anywhere in the country.
You'll Have to Shell Out a Lot of Money the Next Time Your Cruise Docks in Mexico

Dec 3, 2024 | flipboard.com | Serena Tara

2 hours ago"Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story" Is Now Streaming, And Here Are The 21 Most Important Things We Learned From The First EpisodeJoe Francis, the founder and creator of GGW , filed a restraining order against Panama City Beach officials to stay away from his cameramen while shooting.
Hop on a Direct Flight to Greenland and See the Northern Lights

Dec 2, 2024 | thrillist.com | Serena Tara

NewsTravel NewsIt's the best alternative to Iceland if you're in it for the stunning views of the natural light display. Nuuk, Greenland | Carlo Lukassen/500px/Getty ImagesNuuk, Greenland | Carlo Lukassen/500px/Getty ImagesGetting to the Arctic and marveling at the northern lights has become easier. Aurora chasers looking for more uncharted territories have had their eyes set on Greenland for quite some time.
Here's Why You Should Always Get the Earlier Flight Home

Dec 2, 2024 | flipboard.com | Serena Tara

10 hours agoScore onboard credit, bundled flights, and freebies you can enjoy on your next vacation. Cyber Monday has just begun, and there are tons of competitive deals from now through Travel Tuesday. With so many sales to sift through it might be hard to pinpoint the best Cyber Monday cruise deals, but rest …
Holiday Travel: Why You Should Always Get the Earlier Flight Home

Dec 2, 2024 | thrillist.com | Serena Tara

TravelAirportsIf you don't believe the vibes, believe the numbers. Anadolu/Getty ImagesAnadolu/Getty ImagesWhether we're leaving for a national holiday like Thanksgiving or a much-deserved personal getaway, we often feel like we must milk the PTO days and stretch our time away as much as possible. Suddenly, all we can think about is getting out of town and, as far as possible, from our routine. But here's the hard truth: Catching the earlier flight home is actually a better idea.
Cities That Would Technically Fit Inside the Denver Airport

Nov 27, 2024 | thrillist.com | Serena Tara

TravelAirportsParis is one of them. Robert Alexander/Archive Photos/Getty ImagesRobert Alexander/Archive Photos/Getty ImagesEvery once in a while—and with rather cyclical cadence, may I add—someone in the US wakes up and realizes that some of our airports are shockingly massive. The top two airport picks are always the same, Denver International Airport, measuring roughly 54 square miles, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, which measures around 42 square miles.
The Best Travel TikTok Accounts to Follow - Thrillist

Nov 27, 2024 | thrillist.com | Serena Tara

This year, a record-breaking number of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, so airports will likely face disruptions. Here's a selection of TravelTok accounts to watch to keep you busy.
Yes, You Can Bring a Whole Thanksgiving Turkey Through TSA

Nov 26, 2024 | thrillist.com | Serena Tara

NewsHolidaysBut leave the gravy behind. Candice Bell/iStock/Getty ImagesCandice Bell/iStock/Getty ImagesI'm one of those people who likes learning about all the things I can do, even if I'm not going to do them. I like knowing, for example, that if one day I woke up and wanted to climb Mount Everest, I technically could, though my lung capacity might disagree.