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Cutting it Close: Florida's Fate May Be a Matter of Miles

By Seth Borenstein | Sep 2, 2019

For Florida, just a handful of miles may make a huge difference in Hurricane Dorian's slow dance with the coast.

Sharks, Tornadoes and Taxes: Cape Cod's Had a Tough Summer

By Philip Marcelo | Sep 1, 2019

Between great white sharks, freak tornadoes and new taxes on vacation rentals, Cape Cod businesses have had a challenging summer.

Leaf Peeper? 6 Places to Hike in New York State This Fall

Leaf Peeper? 6 Places to Hike in New York State This Fall

Sep 1, 2019

Fall is a prime time to go hiking in New York State. The crisp autumn skies make this the perfect season to be outdoors and surrounded by nature.

Discovering Art and Culture in Cape Town

Discovering Art and Culture in Cape Town

By Kelsy Chauvin | Aug 30, 2019

In the shadow of Table Mountain, an art haven is booming. From galleries to one of the world's most impressive contemporary art spaces, Cape Town is proving to be a bastion of artistic expression.

Spain: Airline and Railway Strikes Complicate Weekend Travel

Aug 30, 2019

Authorities in Spain say that about 40,000 travelers will be affected by strikes beginning Friday on rail and air services during one of the travel peaks of the year.

Why Would Anyone Want to Sit on a Plane for 18 Hrs? An Economist Takes the World's Longest Flight

Aug 30, 2019

Recently Qantas announced plans to conduct test flights from New York and London to Sydney and two other Australian cities. If commercialized, these routes would become the longest in the world at about 19 hours.

Thousands Drenched in Red in Spain's 'Tomatina' Battle

By Alicia León | Aug 29, 2019

More than 20,000 people pelted each other with ripe tomatoes Wednesday in the annual "Tomatina" street battle in a town in eastern Spain that has become a major tourist attraction.

Katy Perry's Stylist Co-Creates Hotel Suite to Appease Bickering Couples

Aug 29, 2019

Katy Perry's stylist has co-created a luxury hotel suite to appease bickering couples who can't agree when booking a room.

Edmonton Essentials: Alberta's Best-Kept Secret

By Matthew Wexler | Aug 28, 2019

Looking for a Canadian getaway? Edmonton offers culture, cuisine, great shopping, and an exchange rate that favors U.S. travelers.

My 'LGBTQIAPK' Week at Sea with VACAYA

My 'LGBTQIAPK' Week at Sea with VACAYA

By Matthew Wexler | Aug 28, 2019

VACAYA's inaugural cruise offered a catch-all for queer travelers. Here's one guest's experience of his week at sea.

Traveling with Pets? No-Deal Brexit Would Make it Far Harder

By Natasha Libingstone | Aug 27, 2019

All across Europe, families and couples on vacation are seamlessly crossing borders with their beloved pets, thanks to the European Union Pet Passport scheme. Now, as a no-deal Brexit looms as a possibility for Britain, free pet travel is under threat.

MSC Cruises Launches First Fine Art Experience at Sea

Aug 27, 2019

MSC Grandiosa, the newest ship in the MSC Cruises fleet set to launch in November, will host the world's first fine art experience on board a cruise ship.

Astronomer: 'Magic' Nights Make Hawaii Best Telescope Site

By Caleb Jones | Aug 26, 2019

When starlight from billions of years ago zips across the universe and finally comes into focus on Earth, astronomers want their telescopes to be in the best locations possible to see what's out there.

Off the Beaten Path in Puerto Vallarta

Aug 26, 2019

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico's west coast beach capital, is a destination that is very much on the tourist trail, yet still provides adventures off the beaten path for those who are willing to look.

Removing Hotel Mini-Shampoo Bottles Won't Save the Environment

Aug 26, 2019

The movement to ban miniature toiletries isn't likely to make a dent in the global plastic crisis.

'Stranger Things' Fans Bring Cameras, Wallets to Georgia

By Andrea Smith | Aug 24, 2019

Soon after Netflix released "Stranger Things," fans of all ages came into Bradley's Big Buy grocery store in Palmetto, Georgia, dressed like characters from the show, and wandered toward the Eggo waffles aisle, cameras in hand.

Air Traveler Accused of Punching Pilot at Vegas Airport Gate

Aug 23, 2019

Authorities say an air traveler was detained by Las Vegas police after he punched an airline pilot at a McCarran International Airport gate where crew members determined he was too intoxicated to board a flight.

Want Tokyo Olympic Tickets? No Problem if You Have $60K

By Stephen Wade | Aug 22, 2019

Tokyo Olympic organizers are offering high-end hospitality packages to Japan residents with prices soaring to 6.35 million yen — about $60,000.

U.S. Airlines Expect Record Crowds Over Labor Day Weekend

By David Koenig | Aug 21, 2019

Airlines expect record crowds over the week-long Labor Day period, continuing a rise in travel that has boosted the airlines' profits all year.

Paris Las Vegas Celebrates 20 Years of 'Oh Là Là'

Aug 21, 2019

Paris Las Vegas is rolling out special events to commemorate the hotel's 20th anniversary of its landmark arrival on the Las Vegas Strip.

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