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Maui's Kapalua Bay Beach Tops Dr. Beach's Best Beach List
A crescent-shaped beach on the Hawaiian island of Maui got the top slot Thursday on the list of best beaches issued annually by a Florida professor known as Dr. Beach.
Robert Frost Museum Reopens
The famous poet's house, including the 7-acre grounds with rugged old stone walls, a barn and some of the heirloom apple trees from Frost's orchard, is now open again as a museum under the ownership of Bennington College.
'Great Gatsby' Writer's Home Offers Museum and Airbnb
You don't have to be a literary scholar to stay in this apartment upstairs from the F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum in Montgomery, Alabama.
'Only Vegas Moments' Campaign Sparks LGBTQ Pride
The campaign's cultural storylines reinforce the destinations's identity as the paramount purveyor of adult freedom and encourages visitors to embrace unique only-in-Vegas moments of self-truth.
Survey Says: Americans Don't Want to Unplug on Vacation
Americans check their phones an average of 80 times a day while on vacation, with some checking their phone more than 300 times each day, according to new research.
Orlando Leads New Golden Age of Theme Park Rides
If this is a golden age for theme parks, then nowhere are new thrills more abundant than in Orlando.
Airlines Obey Beijing's Demand to Call Taiwan Part of China
British Airways, Lufthansa and Air Canada are among 20 carriers that now refer to Taiwan as a part of China on their global websites.
World's Largest Loop Coaster Opens at Six Flags
Six Flags Great America announced the official opening of its world record-breaking coaster -- Mardi Gras Hangover.
Beyond Vision: An Exhibit to Touch, Hear and Smell, Too
"The Senses: Design Beyond Vision" features works that invite visitors to touch, hear and smell - often in combination (while looking good too). It's on view at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum through Oct. 28.
Los Angeles for Tourists: Hollywood, Beaches - and Pot?
Yep, there are chains of marijuana stores here. And there are cannabis bus tours, too, like Green Line Trips, with stops at local pot dispensaries along with stops at attractions like Griffith Park. You can even smoke on the bus.
Paramount Costume Exhibit Satisfies 'New Nostalgia'
Movie costumes are on display for the first time in "Creating the Illusion: Costumes & Characters from the Paramount Pictures Archive" at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio and running through Aug. 12.
Study Says We Need to Spice Up Our Travel Habits
From the Empire State Building to the Golden Gate Bridge, a new study of 2,000 Americans found that while many far-flung places are yet to be checked off, many Americans are also missing out on things much closer to home.
New Attractions in Orlando Power-Jump Park Attendance
The arms race to build new theme park attractions in Orlando is paying dividends.
Sofitel New York Offers $100K Tony Awards Package
As the big night quickly approaches, Sofitel New York, the Official Hotel Partner for the 72nd annual Tony Awards, invites guests and its Broadway neighbors to celebrate the people and stories that bring Broadway theater to life.
Slumber Party: The Judy Garland Suite at Boston's Lenox Hotel
June 10 would have marked Judy Garland's 96th birthday, and if you're looking to become bedfellows with the legendary Hollywood star, there is no better place than Boston's Lenox Hotel.
Health Officials Say: Stay Out of the Pool if You Have Diarreah
Health officials say hotel pools and hot tubs are a major source of the stomach bugs people get from swimming. And they're reminding people with diarrhea to stay out of pools, hot tubs and water playgrounds.
Lynching Memorial May Be Game-Changer for Montgomery Tourism
A memorial to the victims of racial lynchings and a new museum in Montgomery, Alabama, have gotten a lot of attention since opening in late April.
Bleisure Travelers Are Hungry for Sunshine, Sightseeing and Cuisine
New insights released today by Expedia Group Media Solutions reveal that domestic and international bleisure travel is booming, and business travelers are invested in making the most of their time away from home.
Disney World's Lyft Drivers Can Join Union
The Lyft drivers are Disney World employees who earn extra money by driving guests around the resort that is roughly the size of the city of San Francisco.
7 Bark-Worthy Hotels
Celebrating National Pet Month this May, here are seven getaways that welcome your four-legged friend in style.