Articles in Travel Tips

Buses, Cards and Trees: Improving RDU to Serve You Better

by Andrew Sawyer on May 18, 2017

Perhaps you’ve seen our Vision 2040 plans or maybe you know about the preservation in our ParkRDU Central Lot. These are some of the bigger projects to improve RDU. We want you to also know about smaller ways we’re making your airport better.... Read full article

Travel 5 Nifty Travel Apps to Help Plan Your Next Trip

by Stephanie Lee on May 17, 2017

Travel Hey, you like to travel? Awesome, same. But tell me: Does the thought of planning your trip actually tickle your loins? Maybe for some people it does, but I'd wager that when we fantasize about, say, a trip to Fiji, we picture ours... Read full article

Spend a Day in Wake Forest, N.C.

by Kristen Baughman on May 07, 2017

Just a 30-minute drive from downtown Raleigh, N.C., Wake Forest is a quaint, friendly town offering history, delicious food and drink, great local shops and nature. Check out our recommendations on how to spend a day in the town! ... Read full article

Travel Secrets: Pro Tips For Going Solo

by Jess Simpson on April 14, 2017

olo travelers know every journey encompasses a world of emotions, from exhilaration and liberation to fear and loneliness. Being out in the world without companionship allows us to connect more deeply to the type of traveler we want to be.... Read full article

5 Ways to Keep Your Passport Safe When Traveling

by Katherine LaGrave on April 08, 2017

It's precious cargo, but there are easy ways to avoid losing or damaging your passport. And those pickpockets won't stand a chance. What passports lack in size, they more than make up for in stature. We board planes, trains, ships and borders.... Read full article

Spend a Day in Cary, N.C.

by Lacie Lindstaedt on March 27, 2017

Let your senses guide you to and around Cary, N.C., just 17 minutes outside of downtown Raleigh and home to renowned restaurants, endless shopping, quality entertainment and unforgettable cultural and recreational experiences. Get to know Cary!!... Read full article

15 New Shops and Experiences Coming to Terminal 2

by Andrew Sawyer on March 24, 2017

RDU listened to you and we’re giving you 15 new reasons to pack an extra few minutes into your upcoming flight plans. Over the next 18 months, Terminal 2 is getting a retail store makeover and we guarantee you’re going to love the new offerings.... Read full article

Does Travel Insurance Really Cover You? Here’s What You Need To Know.

by Christopher Elliott on March 18, 2017

As is so often the case with travel insurance, there’s a short answer, and a long answer. Short answer: The only kind of travel insurance that would cover someone with the need for flexibility in every case would be a “cancel for any reason” policy.... Read full article

Raleigh Field Trips: Capital Area Visitor Services

by NC DNCR on March 11, 2017

Capital Area Visitor Services, provides scheduling for groups to either the Executive Mansion and Gardens, Legislative Building, North Carolina Museum of History, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Nature Research Center.... Read full article

A witness to amazing RDU growth: Jammed LA-to-RDU Sunday night flight

by Rick Smith- WRAL TechWire. on February 18, 2017

In a decade, Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport has nearly doubled the amount of daily non-stop flights.... Read full article