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Do You Suffer From Vacation Deficit Disorder?

Aug 29, 2018

Americans suffering from a "vacation deficit" are nearly two times as likely to show signs of moderately severe to severe depression compared to the national average.

Quieter and Wilder in Sicily's High Mountains

By Cain Burdeau | Aug 29, 2018

Far from the packed beaches of Sicily's busy coastlines, there's a quieter and wilder world in its high mountains.

JetBlue Raises Fees on Baggage and Ticket Changes

Aug 28, 2018

JetBlue Airways is raising fees for checking a bag or changing a ticket, a move that could prompt other airlines to raise their fees.

United Airlines Flight Evacuated After Blown Tires in Denver

Aug 28, 2018

Passengers and crew on a United Airlines flight were bused to a concourse at Denver International Airport because of two blown tires.

Booking.com Winner Cameron Phillips Hits the Road

By Jill Gleeson | Aug 28, 2018

Booking.com picked openly gay Cameron Phillips for a three-month road trip across the U.S. EDGE chats with the enthusiastic adventurer about what he's discovered so far.

Thai Tennis Player Pulls Out of US Open Due to Travel

Aug 27, 2018

We've all been there: A delayed flight or traffic jam or some other transportation issue prevents us from getting to work on time. In the case of a tennis player from Thailand ranked in the top 100, a too-long trip meant skipping the U.S. Open.

Burning Man Organizers Stress the Importance of Consent

Aug 27, 2018

The #MeToo movement is making its way to Burning Man.

Holy Nights, New Marriott Rooms to Get Bible, Book of Mormon

By Dee-Ann Burbin | Aug 27, 2018

Sheraton, Westin and other Starwood hotels are finding their religion. Marriott International, which bought Starwood two years ago, has begun putting copies of the Bible and the Book of Mormon in the recently-acquired hotels.

20 Ways Brits Beat Jet Lag

Aug 27, 2018

Avoiding alcohol, exercising on the plane and eating cherries have been named in a list of ways to combat jet lag, according to a new study.

Lebanon's Mountains: Cool Refuge From Mideast's Heat

By Hamza Hendawi | Aug 26, 2018

Whether during war or peace, Lebanon's high mountain ranges have long been a favorite refuge for Lebanese living in cities, towns and villages along the Mediterranean coastline.

Surf's Up in California, Where It's Now the Official Sport

By John Rogers | Aug 26, 2018

This week surfing became the official sport of California. So grab a board, catch a wave and again as the Beach Boys like to say, find yourself, "sittin' on top of the world."

How to Plan a Debt-Free Vacation

By Sean Pyles, NerdWallet | Aug 25, 2018

Whether you're planning a trip to a country across the globe or packing the car for a weekend road trip to a local campground, you can have a debt-free vacation with some careful planning.

Ghost Town: Discovering an English Village Abandoned in WWII

By Jerry Harmer | Aug 25, 2018

The first glimpse of this tiny Dorset village is from the long, steep road that takes you from sweeping views of the coast down into a small, wooded valley. At its bottom, Tyneham peeps out from behind a cloak of trees.

West Coast Officials Tell Tourists Not to Worry About Fires

By Lorin Eleni Gill | Aug 24, 2018

Alarmed by as much as $20 million in lost tourism revenue in July due to visitors' fear of wildfires, California's state tourism agency said Thursday it is teaming up with Oregon and Washington state to reassure tourists it's safe to visit.

MGM Springfield Opens with a Flourish

Aug 24, 2018

Massachusetts' first resort casino with expansive gambling and entertainment options is opening Friday with a Las Vegas-style flourish.

Frog Symphony and Ancient Trees in a Louisiana Swamp

By Beth J. Harpaz | Aug 24, 2018

A symphony of frogs. A 700-year-old tree. And a verdant landscape of dripping moss and neon green that seems to melt with the heat into the woods and wetlands.

Keeping Families Together on a Plane (Without Going Broke)

By David Koenig | Aug 23, 2018

Little has changed in the two years since Congress prodded airlines to seat children 13 and younger next to an adult family member at no extra cost.

Turkish Tourism Poised for a Comeback

Aug 23, 2018

Tourists have returned in droves to Turkey, helped this summer by the sharp fall in the value of the Turkish lira following economic uncertainty and a rift with the United States.

Rocket City, Alabama: Space History and an Eye on the Future

By Marica Dunn | Aug 23, 2018

The birthplace of NASA's rockets lies in the land of cotton, hundreds of miles from Cape Canaveral's launch pads.

Gay Games 10: Global Unity and Individual Identity

By Jim Gladstone | Aug 23, 2018

A sweltering Parisian heat wave was the backdrop for more than 10,300 amateur athletes competing in sports ranging from basketball to table tennis to same-sex dancing at Gay Games 10.

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