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Pioneers in Women-Only Travel Help Guests See the World

Dec 13, 2017

A leading travel company that specializes in women-only expeditions lays out a roster of active adventures for women who love the mountains and who love to hike.

Swiss Woman Angry Over Champagne Refusal Ejected From Plane

Dec 13, 2017

German police say the pilot of a passenger jet destined for Zurich made an unscheduled stop at Stuttgart airport because a Swiss passenger become aggressive after being denied champagne.

8 Gear Gift Ideas for the Gnarly Girl Adventurer

By Jill Gleeson | Dec 13, 2017

Whether your honey is a hardcore outdoor warrior who chuckles at subzero temperatures or a more casual weekend adventurer who's never heard of a Shewee and doesn't want to, great gear always makes the going better.

MSC Seaside Wins 2017 Best New Ship by Cruise Critic

Dec 12, 2017

MSC Seaside was named best new ship of the year Tuesday in the annual awards handed out by Cruise Critic, the cruise website.

Savannah: Food Tour, Historic Squares & the Purple Line

By Sally Carpenter Hale | Dec 12, 2017

Two cousins head to Savannah, Georgia, for an adventure of sightseeing, shopping, and good food and wine.

Smoker Arrested After Yelling Death Threats on Plane

Dec 12, 2017

Officials say a woman caught trying to smoke on a Southwest flight has been arrested after shouting she was going to kill everyone on the plane.

As 'Overtourism' Swamps Amsterdam, Dutch Capital Pushes Back

By Mike Corder | Dec 12, 2017

The Dutch capital, with its World Heritage-listed canals, narrow streets and web of alleys in its red light district, is now pushing back in an attempt to keep the city attractive to visitors and residents alike. But some say it's not going far enough.

New Planetarium Seeks to Put NJ Science Center on Travel Map

By Shawn Marsh | Dec 11, 2017

New Jersey's Liberty Science Center in Jersey City is aiming to take visitors into space in what they are billing as the largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.

Las Vegas Monte Carlo Transforms Into Park MGM

By Regina Garcia Cano | Dec 11, 2017

With a robust art collection, rooms with a residential feel and an overall romantic atmosphere, the Monte Carlo is being transformed into the upscale Park MGM casino-hotel.

48 (Gay-ish) Hours in Richmond

By April Stamm | Dec 9, 2017

Richmond is welcoming, quirky, extraordinarily creative and diverse. Here's how writer April Stamm spent 48 hours.

Naples Celebrates Pizza-Making UNESCO Recognition

Dec 8, 2017

The city of Naples, often in headlines because of its garbage woes and mafia violence, is celebrating international recognition of its tastier side.

Dubai Unveils New Zip Line Among Towering Skyscrapers

Dec 7, 2017

Dubai is offering thrill-seekers a new way to see its dazzling skyscrapers: On one of the world's longest zip lines.

Senator Wants Tougher Rules for Double-Decker Tour Buses

By David Klepper | Dec 7, 2017

A lawmaker is raising concerns about double-decker sightseeing buses in New York City, saying earlier this week that tougher regulations are needed to protect tourists, pedestrians and motorists on the busy streets of the nation's largest city.

Sunday River Resort Turns Up Wow Factor for Annual GLTBQ Weekend, February 9-11, 2018

Dec 6, 2017

Sunday River Resort, in partnership with Outryders-New England's largest GLTBQ ski and snowboard club-will celebrate their annual White Out Weekend (WOW Weekend) February 9-11, 2018.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Winter Home Draws Fans to Arizona Desert

By Anita Snow | Dec 6, 2017

Each year when the sizzling temperatures finally dipped in the southern Arizona desert, architect Frank Lloyd Wright and a small band of young apprentices would start the annual cross-country migration from Spring Green, Wisconsin.

Trees, Lights & Holiday Magic: Christmas Events & Displays Around the U.S.

By Beth J. Harpaz | Dec 5, 2017

Destinations around the U.S. are dressing up for Christmas with trees, lights and holiday magic. Here's a look at a few events, displays and other attractions.

Sneak Peek: New Orleans' LUNA Fete

By Janet McConnaughey | Dec 4, 2017

The fifth LUNA Fete will come at the tricentennial's end. The festival was conceived as a five-year series ending next year, but the Arts Council New Orleans - a nonprofit organization and the city's official arts agency - is now thinking longer.

A Parisian Tour in the Footsteps of Famous African-Americans

By Russell Contreras | Dec 4, 2017

Some travelers to Paris seek selfies with the Eiffel Tower, go to see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre or stroll to the Arc de Triomphe. But you can create a different type of itinerary exploring African-American connections to the City of Light.

Airport to Provide Therapy Dogs for Stressed Travelers

Dec 3, 2017

A Connecticut airport is giving stressed travelers the chance to hug a therapy dog during the holiday season.

Even Procrastinators Can Find Holiday Travel Deals

By David Koenig | Dec 2, 2017

Well procrastinators, you may have already missed the best prices of the season on airfares, but travel experts have tips for salvaging an affordable holiday trip.

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