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Descanso Gardens Lights Up the Night with 'Enchanted Forest'
December is upon us, and with it comes a whimsical blizzard of great holiday events all over So. California. No strangers to the seasonal festivities, Descanso Gardens is once again jumping on this festive sleigh ride with its annual lights extravaganza.
DHS Retreats on Possible Facial Screening of U.S. Citizens
The Homeland Security Department is backing away from requiring that U.S. citizens submit to facial-recognition technology when they leave or enter the country.
American Airlines Hopes New Kitchen Will Cut Delays at DFW
American Airlines is providing another reason for its high number of delayed flights this summer — an antiquated, overworked kitchen at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
DHS May Require U.S. Citizens Be Photographed At Airports
Federal officials are considering requiring that all travelers — including American citizens — be photographed as they enter or leave the country as part of an identification system using facial-recognition technology.
France Shuts Down: Mass Strikes Hit Trains, Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower shut down, France's vaunted high-speed trains stood still and teachers walked off the job as unions launched nationwide strikes and protests Thursday over the government's plan to overhaul the retirement system.
7 Crucial Holiday Travel Tips to Avoid Stress
Travel vloggers the Vababrothers offer tips and tricks to travel smarter and cheaper during the holidays.
A Fifth of Americans Say Holidays at Home Never Meet Expectations
From Instagram-worthy turkey dinners to perfectly wrapped presents, hopes for the holidays are high — and a fifth of Americans say holidays at home never meet expectations.
New Higher-Speed Florida Train Has Highest U.S. Death Rate
Brightline President Patrick Goddard said while the deaths are not the company's fault, he and his colleagues need to get the number under control.
Sustainable Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Traveler
Trying to find ethical and sustainable gifts this holiday season? Don't panic! Pack Hacker partnered with REI for this eco-friendly shopping list.
7 Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Favorite Traveler
Maybe you're traveling for the holidays, or perhaps you want to inspire your favorite people to get up and go. For this year's season of prezzies, there's a colorful crop of smart, portable, eco-friendly products to consider for your shopping list.
Can London's Iconic Phoneboxes Survive?
BBC Travel heads to London to take an insider's look at one of the city's most iconic landmarks. But will they survive changing times?
Holiday Travelers Warned to be Aware of Powerful Storm
A powerful storm making its way east from California is expected to bring intensifying snow and ice to the Midwest during the year's busiest travel weekend.
U.S. Travelers Brace for Thanksgiving 'Bomb Cycle'
Thanksgiving travelers are buckling up and barreling headlong into a busy, if not perilous, holiday week.
Wintry Weather Threatens to Snarl U.S. Holiday Travel
A strong storm expected to drop up to a foot of snow (0.3 meters) in parts of Colorado and Wyoming on Tuesday prompted airlines to announce travel alerts.
China Aims to Build Its Own Yellowstone on Tibetan Plateau
In August, policymakers and scientists from China, the United States and other countries convened in Xining, capital of the country's Qinghai province, to discuss China's plans to create a unified park system.
Man Found Guilty of Murdering British Tourist in New Zealand
A New Zealand jury on Friday found a man guilty of murder in the death of 22-year-old British backpacker Grace Millane.
Before You Travel, Takes Steps to Ensure a Happy Homecoming
Some simple pre-departure tasks are crucial to a happy homecoming.
British Airways Says Flights Disrupted by 'Technical Issue'
Information from Heathrow, Britain's busiest airport, shows some trans-Atlantic flights delayed Thursday by several hours.
Doubts Cast on easyJet Plan to be Net-Zero Emissions Airline
European budget airline easyJet said Tuesday it will become the first major carrier to operate net-zero carbon flights, offsetting climate-warming emissions from the fuel used on every flight.
Chang Says His New Netflix Food Travel Show Honors Bourdain
"Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner" host David Chang says he understands why critics are comparing his new show to work done by his late friend and colleague Anthony Bourdain. Chang's show fuses food and travel as did Bourdain's "Parts Unknown.''