Travel expert advises to plan your 2022 trips early with demand on the rise

"Overall the travel industry is very optimistic for people to be planning for spring break and summer plans - and even beyond," she said. “This is a year you are really going to have to look at booking early. There is a lot of demand for cruises to lodging, and luxury hotels.”

Passport fees to increase by $20 starting Monday

Starting Dec. 27, the price to get a passport book will climb $20. The State Department says the price hike is necessary “ to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world.”