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Where to Go in 2020: Queer-Friendly Quito is Calling
Ecuador is rolling out the rainbow carpet (the country legalized same-sex marriage earlier this year). Here's our quick guide to Quito and tips for day tripping.
Cyprus: Tourists Seek Return of Stolen Urn with Son's Ashes
A Swedish couple have appealed for information about a wooden urn containing the ashes of their deceased son, stolen while they were holidaying on Cyprus, police on the east Mediterranean island nation said Saturday.
Watch: Best Travel Laptops for 2020
Check out products from Apple, HP and Microsoft as you consider the best options for your travel technology in 2020.
Fog Snarls Flights at Chicago Airports
Dense fog caused flight delays and some cancellations at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway international airports early on Christmas Eve — one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season.
Saudia Arabia Cuts Loose with Bevy of Models and a Rave
The bevy of Instagram stars, former Victoria's Secret models and Hollywood actors were invited to Saudi Arabia over the weekend to promote the kingdom's effort to showcase the changing country.
Lebanon's Tourism Industry Takes Huge Hit Amid Turmoil
Lebanon's unprecedented economic and financial crisis has taken a huge toll on the hospitality sector, a mainstay of the Lebanese economy, with hundreds of restaurants closing and hotel occupancy plummeting.
$1.5M Agreement Permanently Keeps Utah Trail Open to Hikers
A Utah farming family has reached an agreement with land officials allowing permanent access to a portion of private land along a trail bordering Zion National Park.
Drink and Be Merry: 3 Can't-Miss NYC Holiday Venues
If you're headed to New York City, EDGE has scoped out three hotspots for winter-themed cocktails. These festive lounges will provide a brief respite from the stress of the city.
EU Court Says It's OK to Sue Over Spilled Airline Coffee
The European Union's highest court ruled Thursday that an airline could be held liable if a passenger is burned by hot coffee even if turbulence or other flight-related factor didn't cause the spill.
As You Travel, Pause to Take Look at Airport Chapels
Sixteen of the country's 20 largest airports have chapels, as do many more around the world.
Watch: Top 10 Holiday Travel Tips From a Flight Attendant
YouTube travel expert Jetting Julia offers 10 tips to keep your sanity this holiday season.
Paso Robles: A Wine Lover's Dream
Winemakers around this central California city can grow a mind-boggling variety of grapes thanks to a wide diversity of microclimates.
Slave Life's Harsh Realities Erased in Southern Plantation Christmas Tours
Christmas tours to mansions often present a 'magical' experience to tourists, but they ignore the realities of the lives of slaves who worked there.
9 Most Stressful Parts of Holiday Travel
Traveling for the holidays will include 12 disagreements for the average American, according to new research.
New Zealand Volcano Vents Steam, Death Toll Now at 16
As a New Zealand island volcano vented more steam and mud, authorities delayed plans to recover the bodies of victims from a deadly eruption and announced Thursday that the death toll rose after two people who had been hospitalized died.
Airline Trade Group Predicts Christmas Travel Will Increase 3 Percent
Airlines are looking forward to another big Christmas and New Year's season, with 3% more people flying in the U.S. than during last year's holiday stretch.
London Offers Winter Warmers with a Festive Flavor
While the hot toddy remains popular, many cocktail bars now offer their own seasonal winter warmer. Here are five examples from London's cocktail scene, with tips for the home mixologist.
France Braces for Even Worse Travel Woes as Government Seeks Answers
France braced for even worse transportation woes when the new work week begins Monday due to nationwide strikes over the government's redesign of the national retirement system.
Palestinians in Bethlehem Look Beyond Religious Tourism
In recent years a new form of tourism has taken root, focused on the West Bank town's Palestinian residents, their culture and history and their struggles under Israeli occupation.
United Airline's Kirby to Take Over for CEO Oscar Munoz
Three years after being dumped by a rival, Scott Kirby will become the next CEO of United Airlines, where he has played a key role in leading a turnaround of the once-moribund carrier.