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Scholars Say U.S. Lacks Latinx Historical Sites and Landmarks

By Russell Contreras | Oct 15, 2018

Across the U.S, many sites historically connected to key moments in Latinx civil rights lie forgotten, decaying or endanger of quietly dissolving into the past without acknowledgment.

Virgin Holidays Announces First-Ever Pride Flight

Virgin Holidays Announces First-Ever Pride Flight

Oct 15, 2018

Together with Virgin Atlantic, the airline is staging the UK's first-ever Pride Flight from London to NYC in June 2019 to celebrate World Pride, including special host Tituss Burgess and other glittering guests.

Hawaii Hotel Worker Strike Could Go Into 2019

Oct 15, 2018

Officials are worried a strike involving about 2,700 Marriott hotel workers in Hawaii could continue into next year.

New Technology, Housekeeping Among Concerns in Hotel Strikes

By Philip Marcelo | Oct 15, 2018

The hotel of the not-so-distant future sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, but it's drawing real world anxiety for some of the thousands of Marriott hotel workers on strike across the U.S. this month.

Have 19 Hours? World's Longest Flight Takes Off

By Annabelle Liang | Oct 12, 2018

The world's longest direct commercial flight is back and taking travelers from Singapore to the New York region.

Safety Officials Want Faster Reporting of Aviation Incidents

By David Koenig | Oct 12, 2018

Safety officials say a near collision of airliners in San Francisco last year was a few feet from becoming the worst crash in aviation history and underscores the need for faster reporting of dangerous incidents before evidence is lost.

Dubai Airport Begins Using Biometric Tech at Security

Oct 12, 2018

Passport control looks a little different in Dubai International Airport — the world's busiest for international travel.

New Tokyo Fish Market Starts Traditionally with Tuna Auction

By Yuri Kageyama | Oct 11, 2018

Tokyo's famous fish market reopened Thursday at a new location but retained its most famous tradition: the tuna auction.

Storytelling Dinner Series Premieres at Velas Resorts

Oct 11, 2018

To connect guests with local Mexican tradition and culture, Velas Resorts in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta are now offering storytelling dinners.

How to See the World in Your 20s Without Racking Up Debt

By Claire Tsosie, NerdWallet | Oct 11, 2018

It's a dilemma many 20-somethings face: You badly want to travel the world. But if your bank account could talk, it would say, "Are you kidding?"

Flight Delayed After Woman Brings Squirrel on Plane

Oct 10, 2018

Police had to remove a woman who brought an "emotional support squirrel" on a Frontier Airlines flight headed from Orlando, Florida, to Cleveland.

Bogota Implores Tourists to Stop Feeding Pigeons

By Manuel Rueda | Oct 10, 2018

Bogota's government is trying to fight pigeon overpopulation through educational campaigns that urge people not to feed them.

5 Best Foodie Cities in America

Oct 10, 2018

To determine the best and cheapest local foodie scenes, WalletHub compared more than 180 of the largest U.S. cities across 29 key metrics.

10 Best Places to Travel in Europe

Oct 9, 2018

Europe has a lot to offer travellers, including history, culture, fashion and excitement. We've put together a list of the top 10 places to travel in Europe.

Vintage TWA Plane to Become a Hotel Cocktail Lounge

Oct 9, 2018

A vintage commercial airplane is set to undertake a long, slow journey from Maine to New York where it will be turned into a cocktail lounge.

33 Million Americans Won't Travel This Winter Because They Can't Afford It

Oct 9, 2018

Although it figures to be a busy holiday travel season overall, with nearly two-thirds of adults planning a trip away from home this winter, financial concerns are keeping millions of would-be travelers grounded through New Year's.

Swimming with Sea Lions in Peru

Oct 9, 2018

Foreign tourists are flocking to a group of rocky islands a few miles off the coast of Peru's capital for a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a chance to swim with sea lions.

Auf Wiedersehen Oktoberfest: Munich Beer Fest a Success

Oct 8, 2018

More than 6 million visitors, 7.5 million liters of beer, 124 rotisserie oxen and Bill Clinton in lederhosen; another Oktoberfest in Munich has come and gone.

Experiencing Island Life on Linosa

Oct 8, 2018

There are no hotels, but islanders open up their simple, gaily painted homes to those seeking relaxed rhythms.

Greek Strike to Close Acropolis and Other Tourist Sites

Oct 7, 2018

A Greek union representing staff at the country's ancient sites and state-run museums has called a 24-hour strike for Oct. 11.

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