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Tourists Fined $500 for Touching Hawaiian Monk Seals
A woman from Louisiana who was honeymooning in Hawaii has been fined $500 after a social media video showed her touching an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, U.S. authorities said.
Britain Ends Quarantine for Vaccinated Visitors from US, EU
Fully vaccinated travelers from the United States and much of Europe will be able to enter Britain without quarantining starting next week, U.K. officials said Wednesday — a move welcomed by Britain's ailing travel industry.
COVID-19 Rates a Worry as 1 Million Head for Iowa State Fair
With coronavirus cases rising throughout Iowa and around the nation, health experts are becoming increasingly worried about next month's Iowa State Fair, which will bring more than 1 million people to Des Moines.
Keen to Sign Up for Space Tourism? 6 Things To Consider (Besides the Price Tag)
Suborbital "space" flights have the potential to be less eye-wateringly expensive than going into orbital outer space and beyond. But before you sign up here are a few things to consider.
Provincetown COVID Update: New Indoor Mask Mandate Imposed
With COVID-19 cases contracted in Provincetown — many of which described as "breakthrough" cases — town officials imposed stronger guidelines at an emergency meeting on Sunday.
With Virus Surge, US to Keep Travel Restrictions for Now
The United States served notice Monday that it will keep existing COVID-19 restrictions on international travel in place for now due to concerns about the surging infection rate because of the delta variant.
Business Travel Stirs, But Many Road Warriors Stay Grounded
Of the 2 million people clogging airport security lines and gate areas again each day, one crowd is still largely missing: business travelers.
Airports in US West Dealing With Jet Fuel Shortage
A shortage of jet fuel, coupled with supply chain issues and an urgent demand from firefighting aircraft, continues to cause problems at airports around the West.
Madrid's Retiro Park, Prado Avenue Join World Heritage List
Madrid's tree-lined Paseo del Prado boulevard and the adjoining Retiro park have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage list.
Europe's Summer Tourism Outlook Dimmed by Variants, Rules
Chaos and confusion over travel rules and measures to contain new virus outbreaks are contributing to another cruel summer for Europe's battered tourism industry.
At Surreal Olympics, a Careful Dance to Push Tokyo Tourism
A small group of journalists traverse Tokyo to experience the city amid the Olympics and pandemic.
Small Business Lifted by Return of Summer Tourists
Small businesses in the U.S. that depend on tourism and vacationers say business is bouncing back, as Americans rebook postponed trips and spend freely on food, entertainment and souvenirs.
TSA Wigs Out on Bob the Drag Queen's Hair Pieces
"RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 8 winner Bob the Drag Queen got into a hairy situation when, before boarding a flight, her wigs became the subject of TSA scrutiny.
Go Global Visiting These Multicultural US Neighborhoods with an LGBTQ Twist
Channel the spirit of international travel into a local trip. Here's how you can go global by eating, drinking and shopping local, along with LGBTQ travel tips to turn your next getaway into a rainbow-good time.
Italy to Require COVID-19 'Pass' for Many Activities
With daily COVID-19 cases sharply rising again, Italy will soon require people to have passes reflecting their health status to access gyms, museums, movie theaters, the inside of restaurants and other venues.
France Requires COVID-19 Pass for Eiffel Tower, Other Sites
Visitors now need a special COVID-19 pass to ride up the Eiffel Tower or visit French museums or movie theaters, the first step in a new campaign against what the government calls a "stratospheric" rise in delta variant infections.
US Airlines Say COVID-19 Variants Aren't Hurting Bookings
Rising concern about the fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is creating turbulence for the stocks of big travel companies, but airline executives say they don't see any slowdown in ticket sales.
How to Be a Frugal Traveler and Still Have Fun
That first post-vaccine vacation is finally a possibility for many, but after more than a year without travel, the sticker shock is no joke.
Where is Ernest White II of 'FLY BROTHER' Headed Next?
Writer, producer and host Ernest White II ("FLY BROTHER") joins "On the EDGE" to discuss two seasons of the popular globetrotting travel series.
Blue Origin Brings Space Tourism to Tiny Texas Town
In addition to its spaceport, Van Horn's proximity to Big Bend National Park, the Guadalupe Mountains, an ancient barrier reef that includes the four highest peaks in Texas, and New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns also make it an ideal tourist pit stop.