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North Carolina 'Oz' Theme Park Reopening for Summer Tours

Apr 2, 2018

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

Apr 2, 2018

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

By Tassanee Vejpongsa | Apr 2, 2018

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

By Jonathan Elderfield | Mar 30, 2018

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

By Nicole Evatt | Mar 29, 2018

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

Mar 28, 2018

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

By Aya Batrawy, Fay Abuelgasim | Mar 28, 2018

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

Mar 27, 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

Mar 27, 2018

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

Mar 26, 2018

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

Mar 26, 2018

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

Mar 24, 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

Mar 23, 2018

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

By Melissa Lambarena | Mar 23, 2018

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

By Beth J. Harpaz | Mar 22, 2018

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

By Beth J. Harpaz | Mar 22, 2018

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.

By Paul Davenport | Mar 22, 2018

Travel writer Paul Davenport takes a circle tour on Amtrak.

Carnaval San Francisco to Welcome Gender-Neutral Competitors

Mar 21, 2018

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

Mar 21, 2018

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

By Mike Stobbe | Mar 20, 2018

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.

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