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Do You Suffer From Vacation Deficit Disorder?
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
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
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
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
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
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
The #MeToo movement is making its way to Burning Man.
Holy Nights, New Marriott Rooms to Get Bible, Book of Mormon
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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.