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New York Officially Launches Nordic Ski Season
Belleayre Mountain Ski Resort, in Highmount; Gore Mountain, in North Creek; and Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington; are all slated to open Saturday, November 17.
Chilling Details of Fatal Southwest Flight
When flight attendant Rachel Fernheimer got to row 14, she saw a woman strapped in her lap belt but with her head, torso and arm hanging out a broken window.
Cleaning Expose at China's Top Hotels
At least four major international hotel chains apologized Thursday after hidden camera video of their room cleaning practices in China was posted online.
W Hotels Partners with Perfume Genius for LGBTQ Immigrant Rights
W Hotels Worldwide has announced the second phase of their newest music initiative, W Records, with the addition of Matador recording artist, Perfume Genius, to the boundary breaking project.
Safety Tips for Traveling on Foreign Airlines
International air travel has become remarkably safe in recent years, with deadly accidents like last month's Lion Air crash in Indonesia becoming more rare.
Transatlantic Budget Flying Gets a Reality Check
For those hoping for ever cheaper fares on long-haul flights, this month's takeover of Icelandic airline Wow is not good news.
New Milwaukee Hotel Invites Global Artists to Showcase Work
Milwaukee's newest independent arts hotel, Saint Kate (named for Saint Catherine, the patron saint of artists) will offer an experience unlike any other hotel through the celebration of the arts.
It Takes 4 Days of Vacation to Unwind, Survey Finds
It takes Americans four days of vacation before they stop thinking about work, according to new research.
Top LGBTQ Travel Trends Revealed: Paris Still Number One
Wondering where to head in 2019? Tzell Travel Group, recently conducted a survey among their LGBTQ-specialized travel advisors on 2018-19 travel trends.
Group Calls to Suspend Boat Tours of Endangered Orcas
A Washington state task force on critically endangered Northwest orcas wants to temporarily suspend whale-watching boat tours focused on those whales, one of three dozen recommendations to save a population that is at its lowest in over 30 years.
Motel 6 to Pay $7.6 Million for Reporting Guests to Immigration
The national budget chain Motel 6 has agreed to pay up to $7.6 million to Latino guests who say the company's employees shared their private information with immigration officials, according to a proposed settlement filed in federal court.
A Train Car for History at the Armistice Museum
The Armistice Museum lays on the train tracks on the site of the treaty signing in the middle of forest.
China to Overtake France as Top Tourist Destination by 2030
China is set to overtake France as the world's number one tourist destination by 2030 as a growing middle class in Asia looks to spend more on travel, according to experts at market research group Euromonitor International.
Eat Your Heart Out at the Pizza Museum
There is now a museum for pizza lovers everywhere that's popped-up in arguably America's pizza capital, New York City. The Museum of Pizza is dedicated to all things cheese and sauce, but there's more to it than meets the tongue.
New Taiwan Arts Center Billed as Largest in the World
A sprawling complex of four theaters billed as the biggest performing arts center in the world has opened in southern Taiwan.
Airbnb Landlords Agree to Pay San Francisco $2.25 Million Fine
A San Francisco couple has agreed to pay $2.25 million to the city for illegally renting out 14 apartments as Airbnb units.
16 Guests Exposed to Carbon Monoxide at North Carolina Hotel
Sixteen people, including one child, were taken to a hospital after authorities say they were exposed to carbon monoxide at a North Carolina hotel.
San Antonio Passes Regulation for Home Rentals Like Airbnb
San Antonio has approved new rules to regulate local properties that are rented for short-term stays through companies such as Airbnb.
Liz Weston: How to Score Luxury Travel for Less
Travel providers usually save their best experiences for those willing to pay more. When upgrades are handed out for free, the goodies typically go to frequent travelers who spend a lot with those providers.
An LGBTQ Adventure in Cartagena, Colombia
What's to discover in Cartagena, Colombia? Sun-kissed, balmy weather; beautiful men; and crave-worthy restaurants in up-and-coming neighborhoods. Is it the next Puerto Vallarta?