Women will soon be able to request a female Uber driver in these US cities
Uber is piloting a new option for its US app that will allow female passengers to request women drivers, coming after the company has long grappled with preventing sexual assault on its platform.
Southwest Airlines announces start date for assigned seating
The end of an era is official for Southwest Airlines passengers. On Monday, the airline announced a start date for its new assigned seating, which will bring the airline’s longstanding open-seat boarding tradition to an end.
Visiting the US will soon require a $250 ‘visa integrity fee’
The United States will require international visitors to pay a new “visa integrity fee” of at least $250, added to existing visa application costs, according to a provision in the Trump administration’s recently enacted domestic policy bill
Hyatt Hill Country Resort Launches 2025 Holiday Deal Popular with Houston Travelers
Plan your 2025 holiday getaway early with Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa’s “Christmas in July” deal. With 25% off room rates, festive family activities, and new luxury villas, it's the perfect Hill Country escape—just a road trip away …
ESSENCE GU® and Kensington Grey Ignite a New Era of Black Creator Culture at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture®
At the intersection of creativity, culture, and community, a groundbreaking partnership emerged during this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola®—the nation’s largest celebration of global Black excellence. ESSENCE Girls United® (ESSENCE GU®) and Kensington Grey, the premier talent …
Las Vegas aims to stem summertime slowdown with deals
So long as you’re not made of wax, right now is a great time to visit Las Vegas. Part of this is on Mother Nature; summer temperatures can hit a beastly 115 in the Mojave Desert, a harsh reality that …
Turkish Airlines Named Best Airline in Europe for 10th Time
Turkish Airlines, the global carrier renowned for flying to more countries than any other airline, has once again soared above the competition—claiming the title of Best Airline in Europe for the 10th time at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards. …
Direct Flights Take Texans to Grand Cayman Luxury
This summer, trade Texas heat for turquoise waters and five-star luxury — with new direct flights, Grand Cayman is your effortless Caribbean escape.
Experience San Antonio’s River Walk with Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Regency
Ready for a Texas summer escape? Just a short drive from Houston, San Antonio’s River Walk awaits with luxury hotels, rooftop pools, and nonstop fun!
Celebrate Father’s Day in Style at Thompson Houston
This Father’s Day, treat Dad to a bold blend of luxury and flavor with an unforgettable experience at Thompson Houston.
Harlem Stakes Its Claim as the True Big Apple: A Homecoming Celebration 87 Years in the Making
This May, all roads lead to Harlem as the community boldly reclaims what history has quietly whispered for decades — that the cultural heartbeat of Black America is also the birthplace of one of the most iconic nicknames in the …
The FAA has had equipment issues for decades, causing real-world problems. The DOT says it wants to fix it
When radar and communications failed at a facility that manages planes preparing to land at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport last week, it placed the deteriorating technology of the Federal Aviation Administration in the spotlight.
Russell Brand granted bail in first court appearance over sexual assault charges
British comedian and actor Russell Brand was granted conditional bail during a court appearance on Friday, after he was charged last month with rape and sexual assault.
He danced in the airport and missed his flight. Then he inspired a TikTok travel trend
A shoe hurled into the air. A traveler pirouetting and somersaulting through the departure gate. The voice of Celine Dion reverberating across the terminal. It’s not a scene you often come across at the airport — or at least, it …
The REAL ID deadline is less than a week away. Here’s what TSA wants you to know
If you still haven’t secured your REAL ID yet, time is running out. Your domestic air travel could be delayed if you don’t have an accepted form of identification at TSA checkpoints next week.

