Gastrointestinal illnesses are on the upswing this winter. Norovirus is chief among them, raising concerns for many travelers — particularly cruisers — that they might end up on the toilet instead of a sun lounger on their next vacation. Although cruises account for fewer than 1% of all annual norovirus cases in the United States,…

I’m a longtime fan of Mobile Passport Control. The app saved me from a lifetime of extensive customs lines when it seemed like I wouldn’t be able to receive Global Entry. When friends and family are traveling internationally, I consistently advise them to download the free app. However, in the last year, I’ve been getting…

Rewind a quarter-century, and it was an unglamorous time for air travel in the U.S. Some two decades after Congress deregulated the industry, gone were the glory days of inflight service at the likes of Pan Am; few passengers held rosy views of the large network airlines, from Delta, American and United to other since-shuttered…

I generally divide my credit card perks into two categories: annual statement credits or lounge access that I actively try and use to enhance my travel experience, and travel insurance and purchase protection, which I hope to never need but appreciate being able to count on when I do. But if you have a credit…

If you hold an American passport, you’re probably used to traveling internationally with relative ease. You may be surprised, then, to learn that several countries still require Americans to jump through some hoops to visit. As of February, at least 15 countries require American citizens to obtain either a tourist visa or other form of…