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MoMA Reopens with More Space, Fresh Juxtapositions

By Katherine Roth | Oct 17, 2019

The Museum of Modern Art's new $450 million, 47,000-square-foot expansion offers visitors more than much-needed elbow room. It emphasizes new juxtapositions of works to encourage broader perspectives and new narratives.

Dubai Bets Billions That Expo 2020 Won't Be a Desert Mirage

By Jon Gambrell | Oct 17, 2019

This is the site of Expo 2020, a world's fair that will be hosted by a city-state that is already home to the world's tallest building, the busiest airport for international travel, an indoor ski slope and other modern marvels.

Romania's Autumn Fairs Delight All Ages and Incomes

By Vadim Ghirda, Andreea Alexandru | Oct 16, 2019

Romania's autumn fairs are a loud, colorful reminder that summer has come to an end. And for many families in poorer areas of the country, they are one of the few affordable events of the year.

Alaska's Denali National Park Allows E-Bikes on Road, Trails

Oct 16, 2019

A Denali National Park and Preserve rule change allows electronically assisted bikes anywhere that traditional bicycles are permitted in, officials said.

United Airlines Posts $1 Billion Profit on Summer Travel

By David Koenig | Oct 16, 2019

Cheaper jet fuel and slightly higher fares helped United Airlines boost third-quarter profit 23% to $1 billion.

W San Francisco Reveals Gold Fever Guest Room Renovations

Oct 15, 2019

Inspired equally by San Francisco's Gold Rush era and its present-day fortune seeking, the new guest room design prompts guests to explore creative spaces and dares innovative minds to kick-start their own story at W San Francisco.

Out Adventures Launches 3 Lesbian Tours for 2020

Oct 15, 2019

Out Adventures is launching a trio of lesbian tours for their 2020 season. These are the first tours the company has offered specifically for women, and were created to fill a gap in the offerings for lesbian travelers.?

Tristan Kuhn's Tips for LGBTQ-Friendly Travel

Tristan Kuhn's Tips for LGBTQ-Friendly Travel

Oct 14, 2019

You Tuber Tristan Kuhn takes a deep dive into LGBTQ-friendly global destinations. Where do you want to travel next?

Caesars and Lisa Vanderpump Celebrate Las Vegas PRIDE

Oct 14, 2019

Television star, restaurateur philanthropist and the face of Vanderpump Cocktail Garden inside Caesars Palace, Lisa Vanderpump served as the grand marshal in this year's PRIDE Parade

Alaska Airlines Scales Back Miles Partnership with American

Oct 13, 2019

Alaska Airlines and American Airlines will scale back their mileage plan partnership early next year.

United Airlines Extends Schedule Without Grounded Boeing Max

Oct 12, 2019

United Airlines is the third and final U.S. airline to give up plans to return a grounded Boeing plane to service this year.

Macadamia Nuts and Mai Tais: Arriving in Luxury on Hawaiian Airlines

Macadamia Nuts and Mai Tais: Arriving in Luxury on Hawaiian Airlines

By Matthew Wexler | Oct 10, 2019

Vacation vibes overtake a Hawaiian Airlines flight when the majority of travelers are headed toward their dream destination.

UK Travel Firm Hays to Buy Stores from Defunct Thomas Cook

Oct 10, 2019

British firm Hays Travel says it will buy all 555 U.K. stores operated by defunct tour company Thomas Cook, which collapsed last month.

California Bans Hotels from Using Tiny Plastic Bottles

Oct 10, 2019

Hotels in the nation's most populous state will have to stop giving guests small plastic shampoo bottles under a new law set to take effect starting in 2023.

Road Tripping Thailand: Weekend Getaways to Beat the Crowds

By Nicole Evatt | Oct 10, 2019

Thailand's southern beaches lure travelers with their turquoise water and dramatic limestone cliffs, but there's more to explore in the Southeast Asian country that's one of the world's most popular destinations.

Crackdown Announced After Alec Baldwin Falls for Tour 'Scam'

By Karen Matthews | Oct 10, 2019

New York City officials vowed Tuesday to crack down on vendors selling boat rides around the Statue of Liberty after actor Alec Baldwin complained that he was among the many people scammed into thinking he was buying tickets to the statue itself.

Honolulu Airport Ranked the Third Worst in North America

Oct 10, 2019

Honolulu's airport ranked the third worst in North America for customer satisfaction and the second worst among large airports in annual survey of air passengers.

West Michigan Rising: A Grander Grand Rapids and Saugatuck Untucked

By Dan Allen | Oct 9, 2019

A writer heads back to his Midwestern roots to rediscover two Michigan cities that have become more exciting and artistic than he ever could have imagined.

Louvre Opens Huge Outpost to Protect Art from Flooding

Oct 9, 2019

The Louvre opened a new sprawling art conservation center Tuesday some 200 kilometers (120 miles) from Paris to protect the museum's priceless artworks from its flood-prone storage reserves.

Venice Court Temporarily Blocks da Vinci Loan to Louvre

Oct 9, 2019

An administrative court in Venice decided Tuesday to temporarily suspend the loan of Leonardo da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man" to the Louvre in Paris for an exhibition that is set to open later this month.

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