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North Carolina 'Oz' Theme Park Reopening for Summer Tours
A failed North Carolina theme park based on "The Wizard of Oz" will be reopening for tours in June.
Bristol Museum Showcases Dark Side of Clock Industry
A clock museum in Bristol is kicking off its season with an exhibit exploring the dark side of the clock industry.
Thai Beach Gets Reprieve From Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Popularity
The daily hordes of tourists have exhausted the Thai beach made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movie.
Get Lost at the Book Loft in Columbus, OH
If you are longing to lose yourself in a good read and happen to find yourself in Columbus, Ohio, you might consider getting lost in a 32-room bookstore, The Book Loft of German Village.
Micronesia: Island-Hopping and a Lesson in Letting Go
A trip of a lifetime to Micronesia reveals natural wonders and a lesson in relinquishing control.
Carlsbad Cavern Tourists Stuck in Elevator for 3 Hours
Three tourists visiting New Mexico's famed Carlsbad Caverns National Park were trapped in an elevator 740 feet underground for three hours after the elevator broke down, officials said Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Divers Explore Freedoms Off the Coast
The serene waters north of the bustling city of Jiddah are the scene of a dramatic experiment to encourage tourism in the reserved and traditionally closed kingdom
First Look: Vallarta Pride 2018
With the theme of "100 Reasons to Celebrate," Vallarta Pride will take place in Puerto Vallarta, from May 20-27, 2018, celebrating the vibrant LGBTQ community through a series of cultural activities, concerts, parties and parades.
Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom in Tokyo
Japan's famous cherry blossoms have reached full bloom in Tokyo as spring-like weather descends on the nation's capital.
Passengers Stranded in Germany Due to Drunken Co-Pilot
A Portuguese airline has apologized for keeping more than 100 passengers stranded at Stuttgart airport in southwestern Germany after one of its flights was canceled last-minute because of a drunken co-pilot.
Vermont Governor Hopes to Turn Tourists Into Residents
Vermont is hoping to help some tourists who enjoy skiing or fall-foliage trips to Vermont to move to the state full time.
Chicago Sets Tourism Records in First Months of 2018
Continuing last year's record-setting growth, Chicago set new tourism records in the first months of 2018.
NYC Tourism Soars with 62.8 Million Visitors in 2017
Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC & Company -- New York City's official destination marketing organization -- announced that 2017 was the eighth consecutive year for record-breaking tourism.
How to Read Between the Lines of Airbnb Listings
If you're not a regular Airbnb user, it may take trial and error to interpret the language in the listings.
Atlanta's 'Black Panther' Hot Spots
The blockbuster movie "Black Panther" depicts a fictional futuristic country in Africa called Wakanda. But fans might be surprised to learn that many location shoots for the film were done in Georgia.
How Travelers Can Beat Crowds & Help Reduce Overtourism
There are things travelers can do to reduce their impact on heavily touristed sites - especially if they're planning ahead now for summer trips.
Amtrak Circle Tour: A Coast-to-Coast Look at the U.S.
Travel writer Paul Davenport takes a circle tour on Amtrak.
Carnaval San Francisco to Welcome Gender-Neutral Competitors
Carnaval San Francisco, the annual two-day festival and Grand Parade held in San Francisco's Mission District over Memorial Day weekend, will hold its new Royalty Competition in place of its traditional King & Queen Competition.
Traveling During Passover? Seders Around the World
Jewish travelers who are away from home this Passover can find seders to attend in destinations around the world.
Want to Avoid the Flu While Flying? Try a Window Seat
Worried about catching a cold or the flu on an airplane? Get a window seat, and don't leave it until the flight is over.