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New App Aims to Help Unblock Global Air Travel
A new smartphone app could make it easier for international airline passengers to securely show they've complied with COVID-19 testing requirements
Watch: Todrick Hall's LA Virtual Tour
To honor LGBTQ History Month, Todrick Hall has partnered with Orbitz to share some of his favorite queer locales throughout Los Angeles.
LGBTQ Leaf Peeping: 5 Destinations to Take in Fall
Grab your weekender bag and get out of town. The leaves are turning, and there's a small window of time to take in Mother Nature's annual fashion makeover.
13 Historic Haunted Hotels
From ghosts who have been around since the Revolutionary War to jilted lovers, heartbroken, ghostly sightings are abundant in historic hotels. Here are 13 of our favorites:
Heathrow Airport Offers Rapid Tests for Some Flights
London's Heathrow Airport has launched a rapid coronavirus test service for passengers.
Hard Hit by Virus, Airlines Push for Tests Over Quarantines
What will it take to get people flying again? One thing airlines believe could help is to have rapid virus tests of all passengers before departure.
US Resorts Adapt to New Normal of Skiing Amid Pandemic
Helmet, goggles, skis? Check. Hand sanitizer, face covering, reservation? Check.
Thousands Arrive in Hawaii on First Day of Pre-Travel Testing
About 8,000 people landed in Hawaii on the first day of a pre-travel testing program that allowed travelers to come to the islands without quarantining for two weeks if they could produce a negative coronavirus test.
Watch: Puerto Vallarta Gay Resort Fined Over Sex in See-Through Pool
Mantamar Beach Club in Puerto Vallarta was fined after a video went viral showing two men having sex in a see-through pool.
A Taste for Travel? Finnair to Sell Plane Food in Shops
Finnish carrier Finnair will start selling business class airplane food in supermarkets in a move to keep its catering staff employed and to offer a taste of the airline experience to those missing flying in the COVID-19 times.
Southwest Airlines to Expand to Houston and Chicago in 2021
Southwest Airlines said Monday it will expand in Houston and Chicago by starting flights to those cities' largest airports, stepping up its head-to-head competition against bigger airlines.
EU Countries Adopt Common Travel Guidelines Amid Pandemic
European Union countries on Tuesday approved a series of guidelines including a "traffic-light" system aimed at facilitating free movement across the bloc and avoiding further travel disruption during the coronavirus pandemic.
Your Ultimate LGBTQ Fall Travel Guide
Are you ready for a weekend getaway? We've canvassed the country, looking for the best LGBTQ-friendly fall vacations. Check out our top picks — no passport required!
Hawaii Pushes Forward with Tourism Despite Safety Concerns
Despite increasing coronavirus cases across the U.S., Hawaii officials hope to reboot tourism next week by loosening months of economically crippling pandemic restrictions, including a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all arriving travelers.
Watch: Actor-Comedian George Hahn Exposes NYC 'Hellscape'
Depending on what network you watch, you may think New York City and other urban areas have become a wasteland of violence. Actor George Hahn takes to the streets to show us what's really happening.
Madrid Flamenco Venue Reopens Amid COVID Crisis
The passion and drama of live flamenco shows are back on stage in Madrid, but the performers are dancing behind plastic screens and keeping their distance from audiences.
Paris on Maximum Virus Alert: Closing Bars, Not Restaurants
French authorities placed the Paris region on maximum virus alert on Monday, banning festive gatherings and requiring all bars to close but allowing restaurants to remain open, as numbers of infections increased rapidly.
US Extends Ban on Cruise Ships Through October
Federal health officials are extending the U.S. ban on cruise ships through the end of October amid reports of recent outbreaks of the new coronavirus on ships overseas.
Frontier Airlines Offers Free Flights to Orlando for Namesake Customers
Is your name Orlando? If so, you may be able to score a free flight to Orlando this October.
Influencers Behaving Badly: Mexico Kicks Reality Stars Out of Ruins
Authorities in Mexico kicked cast members of a popular local "Jersey Shore"-style reality show out of the Mayan ruins of Uxmal after they behaved "immaturely" and refused to wear masks or follow social distancing rules.