Airbnb promotion will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.

For second time this week, Southwest flight out of Bay Area makes emergency landing

A Southwest Airline flight out of Oakland made an emergency landing. It was the second emergency involving a Southwest flight out of the Bay Area in as many days.

The best places to go for Thanksgiving 2024, according to research

If you’re planning to travel for Thanksgiving here are some of the top destinations to consider for the holiday break.

Thanksgiving and holiday travel trends in 2024: What you need to know

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. airlines carried 853 million passengers in 2022, which was up from 658 million in 2021. The Sunday after Thanksgiving annually ranks as one the busiest and hectic days to fly in the entire year.

Bay Area city ranked no. 1 for best food in the US

Beating out Chicago's deep-dish scene or Philly cheesesteaks is the culinary culture in Oakland. 

Icon of the Seas, world's largest cruise ship, sets sail: See inside

Icon of the Seas has 20 decks, 18 of which are accessible to guests, with 2,350 crew members, 2,805 staterooms and the capacity for 5,610 guests.

Need a vacation? Here are the destinations with the biggest airfare price drops

Several international beach destinations have seen big airfare price drops over the past year, according to a new report from the flight comparison site SkyScanner.

Wife safely lands Monterey-bound plane as pilot suffered medical emergency

The wife of a pilot who suffered a medical emergency took over flying and managed to safely land the plane in California, authorities said.

This Bay Area hotel was named best in the world

Every year, Condé Nast Traveller patrons participate in the Readers' Choice Awards, where they can rank the top vacation resorts in the world down to the best suitcase company, and on Tuesday, one in Sonoma County topped the list for the best hotel.

Cruise ship finally sets sail on world voyage after 4-month delay

After a four-month delay in Belfast, cruise passengers aboard the Odyssey have finally begun their 3½-year around-the-world voyage.

Five-hour flight to nowhere: American Airlines turns back with no clear reason

An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Seoul turned around five hours into the trip due to a maintenance issue, leaving passengers confused as the crew gave no immediate explanation.

Travelers will need 'permission' and a fee to visit the UK

Tourists will now have to fork over a fee if they're not British or Irish citizens under the British government's new travel requirements.