In a matter of years, no matter where you live or travel, your face will likely be your new passport.
For centuries, people have used some form of passport while moving from place to place. But the … [+2594 chars]

Smartphones and face recognition are being combined to create new digital travel documents. The paper passport’s days are numbered—despite new privacy risks.

Wired

The Paper Passport Is Dying

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 American Airlines has grounded all of its flights in the US due to unspecified technical issues, disrupting travel at the start of a busy Christmas Eve. The a… [+683 chars]

American Airlines has grounded all of its flights in the US due to unspecified technical issues, disrupting travel at the start of a busy Christmas Eve.

The Verge

American Airlines system outage grounds flights across the US

If you still haven’t found the right gift for your friend or loved ones for this Christmas then… oof. What are you waiting for, bud? It’s two days away. Now, it’s not impossible to get something in t… [+2188 chars]

Get the Sekaer travel electric tea kettle over at Amazon for just $31 for a limited time.

Gizmodo.com

This Electric Travel Kettle Is About $30 and Helps You Heat Your Tea or Coffee Wherever You Are

Winter vacation is upon us, and if you’re getting ready to head out to theme parks or other fan-tastical destinations, first read our guide to having the best experience possible. From packing those … [+4640 chars]

Make a list and check it twice before boarding that plane or hopping in that car—and be ready to hit the ground running when you arrive.

Essentials for Holiday Travel to Theme Parks and Fan-tastical Destinations

Severe weather conditions across the U.S. could disrupt holiday travel this weekend, as millions of people set out to reach their destinations or return home. The National Weather Service is forecast… [+2016 chars]

Severe thunderstorms and an outbreak of tornadoes could disrupt holiday travel Saturday. More than 2,700 flights were delayed.

Severe weather could disrupt holiday travel, with tornadoes forecast in the South

As a frequent traveler who's visited 36+ countries in under a year, I can't count the ways my travel credit cards have saved me money or upgraded my experience.
I've booked thousands of dollars' wor… [+9574 chars]

The best travel cards can save you money and upgrade your experience. Use these tips to pick the right one for you.

CNET

I Use Travel Credit Card Rewards to Score Thousands of Dollars in 'Free' Trips. Here's How

David Houde (left), Corritta Lewis (center-left), and Christopher Stroup (right) have landed six-figure incomes over the past decade.David Houde, Corritta Lewis, Christopher Stroup
<ul><li>Four Amer… [+4755 chars]

Four Americans who landed six-figure incomes said it's allowed them to splurge on travel while improving their financial security.

Business Insider

4 people who make over $100k share the biggest perks of a six-figure income

Christopher Stroup (left), Abid Salahi (center), and Margaret Pattillo (right) are six-figure earners who've tried to balance spending with saving.Christopher Stroup (left), Abid Salahi (center), and… [+5098 chars]

Five people with six-figure incomes say they've balanced splurging on cars and travel with saving for future financial goals.

5 people who make over $100,000 share how they've spent their money

Icy conditions and snowfall from winter storms are continuing to impact Southern states in the U.S., with flight cancellations, dangerous road conditions and power outages.
According to the National… [+1961 chars]

The significant winter storm had passed in the South by Saturday morning, but travel issues and power outages were still ongoing.

A winter storm wraps up in the South, with travel delays and power outages persisting

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President-Elect Donald Trump, is visiting Greenland this week.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
<ul><li>Donald Trump Jr. is visiting Greenland, a territory his father sa… [+3124 chars]

Donald Trump Jr. is set to travel to Greenland this week. The move comes shortly after his father revisited the idea of the US taking over the island.

Trump Jr. is heading for Greenland, shortly after his father said the US should take over the island

Bleisure travel, or combining travel for business and leisure, is becoming more popular.Martin Barraud/Getty Images
<ul><li>Bleisure travel is rising as employees extend work trips to add on leisure… [+4065 chars]

Bleisure travel is on the rise as more workers extend business trips to add on leisure activities. The growing trend is seen as supplemental PTO.

The rise of bleisure travel shows how employees plan to maximize their work trips in 2025

The author (not pictured) lets her kids pick a trip to celebrate their birthdays.Pekic/Getty Images
<ul><li>During the pandemic, when we couldn't travel, I told my sons they could pick a trip for th… [+4184 chars]

I let my sons choose where they want to travel. I get to know them in a different way and the trip allows us to explore interests.

I let my kids choose trips for their 13th birthdays instead of traditional gifts. They get independence and I enjoy time with them.

I spent two days in Toulouse, which Lonely Planet named the top city to visit in 2025.Mar Yvette
<ul><li>I spent two days in Toulouse, which Lonely Planet dubbed the top city to visit in 2025.</li><… [+4039 chars]

Travel site Lonely Planet named Toulouse the best city to visit in 2025, but I found the French city felt like an underwhelming college town.

I spent 48 hours in the 'top city to visit' in 2025. It was nice, but it definitely didn't live up to that title.

I (not pictured) have used numerous American Express Platinum card perks while traveling with my family.kitzcorner/Shutterstock
<ul><li>I've had an American Express Platinum card for over two years … [+4032 chars]

Although the American Express Platinum card has a high annual fee, the free Priority Pass membership and other travel perks make it worth it for me.

My credit card costs $695 a year, but it saves me more than that with its free Priority Pass membership and other perks

Slovenia is great for an adventurous, outdoorsy trip.DaLiu/Shutterstock
<ul><li>Business Insider asked travel planners what destinations they think will be popular next year.</li><li>South Asian cou… [+4880 chars]

Instead of taking another cruise or going to Paris, travel planner are booking their clients trips to Indonesia and Slovenia for next year.

The 6 underrated destinations travel planners say will be popular in 2025

The author (not pictured) encourages her son to be independent while they travel.Getty Images
<ul><li>I'm a mom and travel writer; my family often travels with me. </li><li>I've been working to enco… [+4299 chars]

I'm a mom and travel writer. To encourage independence in my son, he packs and carries his own luggage and helps plan our trips.

I'm a mom and a travel writer. Here's how I encourage independence with my 7-year-old when traveling.

The author and her husband road on zodiac boats during their trip in Antarctica.Photo credit: Taryn White of The Trip Wish List
<ul><li>My husband and I skipped Thanksgiving this year to visit our 7… [+5473 chars]

It has been our dream to travel to all seven continents and we finally made it to Antarctica on an expedition cruise. It was an unforgettable trip.

My husband and I have traveled all over and wanted to visit all 7 continents. We finally went to Antarctica, and it was amazing.

The author (not pictured) would regularly take her kids out of school to travel.AleksandarNakic/Getty Images
<ul><li>I started pulling my kids out of school for travel when they were little. </li><l… [+5096 chars]

Now that my kids are in high school, things like academics and sport practices are more important to them. I miss being able to travel whenever.

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