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Despite Scares, Spain Saw Record Number of Visitors in 2017
Spain says it had a record number of international visitors for the fifth consecutive year in 2017 and that one in five tourists chose the restive Catalonia region as their main destination.
13 Wonderful Winter Drinks Around the World
The holidays may be over, but winter travel has just begun -- what are the drinks that are worth venturing out into the cold?
NY Times Announces Annual '52 Places to Go' List
Now in its 13th consecutive year, the list for 2018 features 52 dynamic locations with a diversity of geography, themes, cost and scale.
Virgin Stops Selling Daily Mail Newspaper on Trains
Virgin Trains and the Daily Mail are sparring in Britain after the rail operator said it had stopped stocking the newspaper on its west coast trains amid concern it was "not compatible" with the company's brand.
Target Practice: Bad Bathroom Behavior Gets Man Kicked Off Flight
Frequent flyer tip: if you're going to use the airplane bathroom, take good aim. Otherwise, you might be grounded.
It's Better with Butter at Pennsylvania Farm Show
A half-ton (0.45 metric tons) of butter has been transformed into a sculpture celebrating Pennsylvania's dairy industry and heralding the start of the state's 102nd Farm Show.
Failed Revel Atlantic City Casino Sold and May Re-open in Months
Atlantic City's most spectacular casino flop is getting another chance under new ownership and a new name.
5 States to Experience 'Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month'
Nearly 70 ski areas in the U.S. have already signed up to offer special Learn to Ski and Snowboard beginner programs during January, which is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month.
In Finland Exploring Mountain Biking A New Way
Forget snow mobiles or skis, the latest way to explore frozen arctic landscapes is by bicycle - a fat one. A trend for so-called "Fat Biking" has spread to the frozen forests of Finnish Lapland, becoming a hit with thrill-seeking winter tourists.
Germany: Flooding Prompts New Shipping Restrictions on Rhine
Flooding on the Rhine river in Germany has prompted authorities to halt shipping around Cologne, but officials hope that water levels will peak early in the week.
Brrr! The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival
Ice sculptures of Moscow's Red Square and Bangkok's Temple of the Emerald Buddha are among landmarks featured in the world's largest ice festival.
New 4-D Film Unveiled for Mount Vernon Tourists
Visitors to George Washington's Mount Vernon estate will see a new 4-D film depicting the Founding Father's role in the American Revolution.
New and Notable in Travel for 2018
For travelers, the new year opens up a whole new world of places to go and things to do. Here are a few notable openings and events scheduled for 2018 around the U.S.
Poland Starts Aviation Group to Capitalize on Air Travel
Poland has created a new aviation company based on the national airline, LOT, that aims to capitalize on a planned major airport and on the region's growing air travel market.
Man Says Airline Wrongly Banned Him for Touching Crew Member
A San Diego man banned from Alaska Airlines for touching a flight attendant says he's a victim of discrimination against men.
Dead of Winter Trips: From Northern Lights to Festivals
Despite frigid temperatures plaguing some parts of the U.S., winter does have unique charms.
Samantha Brown Hosts New PBS Travel Series 'Places to Love'
Samantha Brown is back with a new series on PBS called "Places to Love," launching Saturday with 13 weekly episodes through March.
Clever Comfort at Richmond's Quirk Hotel
Cozy yet posh, creative yet stately, like the town it calls home, Quirk Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, boasts it all.
Gaucho Grill: Argentine Cuisine Glows with Wood-Fire Cooking
The sacred Argentine "asado," or barbeque, brings together families and friends, regardless of social class, and is a source of national pride.
Versace's Former Mansion Now a Luxury Hotel in Miami Beach
Viewers intrigued by the Gianni Versace murder case featured in the new season of "American Crime Story" can retrace the fashion designer's steps at his former mansion in South Beach.