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1 day ago | travelandleisure.com | Stacey Leasca

Rear view of a family of four walking through a park. Credit: Morsa Images/Getty Images The economy is, shall we say, pretty bonkers right now. (That's the correct scientific term, right?) One day we're way up, another we're down, and it's hard to tell when it's time to splurge or when it's time to zip that wallet firmly shut—and this goes double for anyone with kids.

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.

1 day ago | travelandleisure.com | Lydia Price

Credit: Travel + Leisure My mom has always loved the outdoors. When I picture her on a typical day during my childhood, she’s returning from her gardens, and I'm wafting floral and earthy aromas as she teases me with a dirt-covered hug. Our family vacations were spent on lakes in canoes or riding ocean waves until sunset.

2 days ago | travelandleisure.com | Katie Jackson

A passenger turning on Airplane Mode on their phone. Credit: Margot Cavin/Travel + LeisureThough some countries are softening rules about using airplane mode during flights, it's best to comply with crew member directions and use airplane mode when you're instructed to. If you’ve ever wondered why your phone has to be in airplane mode during a flight, you’re not alone. In fact, many frequent fliers can’t recite the reasons behind the rule, and others have forgotten to turn it on.

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.