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AmsterDAYUM! Europe's Good Time Town Becomes High Culture Haven

By Jill Gleeson | Oct 6, 2018

No matter how late the night goes, culture-savvy visitors will be dragging themselves out of bed the next day to hit up Amsterdam's booming artistic offerings, many by and for the LGBTQ community.

Amid Pay Gap, New Orleans Workers Want 'Sustainable Tourism'

Oct 6, 2018

New Orleans' service and hospitality workers are asking for better pay and benefits from a city that drew in billions of dollars last year from the tourists they serve.

48 Hours in Hampton, Virginia

48 Hours in Hampton, Virginia

By Matthew Wexler | Oct 5, 2018

Hampton, Virginia, is slowly and steadily becoming an enclave for vacationers seeking affordable attractions, great food, and a bit of history to boot.

New Zealand Fines Travelers Who Won't Unlock Secure Devices

Oct 5, 2018

Under a new lawy, visitors to New Zealand can be fined 5,000 New Zealand dollars ($3,243) for refusing to provide passwords to unlock electronic devices and allow customs officials to examine them.

Airbnb Home Style Advice From 'Queer Eye''s Bobby Berk

Airbnb Home Style Advice From 'Queer Eye''s Bobby Berk

Oct 5, 2018

Interior designer Bobby Berk and Airbnb Plus host Melanie share simple and thoughtful ways hosts can make their home welcoming for every guest.

JFK Airport Will Get 2 New Terminals in $12B Transformation

Oct 4, 2018

John F. Kennedy International Airport will get two new terminals, centralized ground transport, and better security and runways in a transformation that will increase its capacity by at least 15 million passengers a year.

100 Days in, Atlantic City's Re-opened Casinos Looking Good

By Wayne Parry | Oct 4, 2018

Two of the five Atlantic City casinos that shut down since 2014 will mark their 100th day of operations Thursday, a milestone that comes after the seaside gambling city recovered some of the money and jobs it had lost in the closures.

Hotels Try Their Hand in Home-Sharing

By Dee-Ann Durbin | Oct 4, 2018

Hotels have always been good at providing the first one. Now, they're trying to figure out how to provide the second — and blunt the growth of competitors like Airbnb. But they're having mixed success.

Lost or Damaged Luggage? File a Claim!

Oct 4, 2018

AirHelp has revealed the results of a survey showing that more than 87 percent of U.S. travelers do not file claims following an issue with lost, damaged or delayed luggage at the airport.

EgyptAir Stands by Purported Interview with Drew Barrymore

By Brian Rohan | Oct 4, 2018

EgyptAir is standing by a writer for its in-flight magazine who penned a bizarre article purportedly based on an interview with American actress Drew Barrymore.

Into the Wild: Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve

By Matthew Wexler | Oct 4, 2018

It is one of the most iconic safari destinations in the world. But when it comes to Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, how is just as important as where.

Hilton Launches "Expect Better" Campaign with Anna Kendrick

Oct 3, 2018

With "Expect Better. Expect Hilton.," the company is taking a stand for consumers who desire more flexibility, better perks and on-property experiences — all with reassurance that they are getting the best price.

Want to Trek Gorillas in Rwanda? It'll Cost You

Oct 3, 2018

Gorilla tourism is an important income source for Rwanda, but a recent increase in permit fees for safaris meant a steep decline in visitors.

Paris Rediscovered

By Jim Gladstone | Oct 3, 2018

Heading to Paris? Check out these new and noteworthy discoveries.

Discover Palm Springs: Pride and Beyond

By Matthew Wexler | Oct 2, 2018

Palm Springs Pride returns this fall — the perfect time for desert fun in the sun!

Texas Surf Resort Tested After 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Death

Oct 2, 2018

Test results are expected later this week after a man who visited a landlocked surf resort in Central Texas died from a rare "brain-eating amoeba," local health officials said Monday.

Would You Take Six Flags' 30-Hour Coffin Challenge?

Oct 2, 2018

Six Flags' signature fall event — Fright Fest — is taking the fear factor to the extreme with a 30-Hour Coffin Challenge.

Watch: Time Lapse of Hong Kong's Sham Shui Po District

Watch: Time Lapse of Hong Kong's Sham Shui Po District

Oct 1, 2018

Look beyond the city's established attractions and you will find Sham Shui Po — an eclectic neighborhood where tradition and modernity intersect.

Thousands of Travelers Affected by Ryanair Strike

Oct 1, 2018

Thousands of travelers in Europe saw their plans disrupted this weekend after airline Ryanair cancelled more than 200 flights because of strikes by cabin crew in Spain, Belgium, Holland, Portugal, Italy and Germany.

Dominican Republic Celebrates Caribbean Pride

By Ivan Quintanilla | Oct 1, 2018

Is the Dominican Republic ready for its gay close-up? It's a slow zoom, increasingly coming into focus.

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