Visa Waiver Program
ESTA Fee Rises to US$40.62 on Friday
US Customs and Border Protection starts charging inflation-adjusted fees on 16 October: ESTA rises to US$40.62 and EVUS to US$31.75. Approved applications aren't affected.
Mira Okonkwo · Oct 14, 2026 · 1 minWestern Sydney Airport Opens in 11 Days: Who Flies When
Western Sydney International opens on 25 October with Jetstar. Air New Zealand follows on 26 October, Singapore Airlines…
The Big River Gets Its Due
Ottawa and the Northwest Territories have accepted the Mackenzie River’s nomination as a Canadian Heritage River. Each of…
Four Seasons Boston Now Rents Suites by the Month
Four Seasons Hotel Boston's new City Suites Collection offers 11 suites with full kitchens for monthly stays, from US$30,000.
Turks and Caicos: New Flights From Canada and Up to 35% Off
Porter and BermudAir add nonstops to Providenciales this winter, resorts are cutting rates through mid-December, and Hyatt's Andaz…
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