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JetBlue Sets Start Date for Flights Between US and London
JetBlue Airways said Wednesday it will start transatlantic service late this summer, competing against bigger rivals on the lucrative route between New York and London.
Monet's Gardens Reopen: A Picture-Perfect Pandemic Tonic
After a closure of more than six months, the gardens at Giverny that inspired Monet's world-famous paintings of water lilies and other masterpieces reopen on Wednesday.
EU Takes Big Step Toward Relaxing Travel for Vaccinated
The European Union on Wednesday took a step toward relaxing tourism travel for visitors from outside the bloc, with EU ambassadors agreeing on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in.
Grand Day for the French: Cafe and Bistro Terraces Reopen
It's a grand day for the French. Cafe and restaurant terraces reopened Wednesday after a six-month coronavirus shutdown deprived residents of the essence of French life — sipping coffee and wine with friends.
'City in Transition': NYC Vies to Turn Page on Pandemic
More than a year after coronavirus shutdowns sent "the city that never sleeps" into a fitful slumber, New York could be wide awake again this summer.
US Officials Seek Big Fines Against More Unruly Airline Passengers
Federal regulators are continuing to pursue large penalties against a few airline passengers accused of disrupting flights.
Giant Marilyn Monroe Moons Palm Springs Museum; Some Want It Canceled
A 26-foot statue of Marilyn Monroe that has been placed outside a Palm Springs art museum in under fire. Critics say that the statue, a recreation of an iconic Monroe image from "The Seven Year Itch," is mooning the museum visitors.
90% of Americans Have Taken a Road Trip in the Past Year
Nearly seven in 10 Americans are yearning to escape from the people they've been quarantining with by taking a much-deserved road trip this summer, according to new research.
Vacation Redux: British Tourists Return to Portugal Beaches
British vacationers began arriving in large numbers in southern Portugal on Monday for the first time in more than a year, after governments in the two countries eased their COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions.
Florida's Amusement Parks Loosen Pandemic Mask Requirements
Florida's major theme parks are adjusting their face mask policies after the federal government loosened its recommendations as more people get vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Watch: 'The Gaycation Travel Show' Takes on Manhattan
The first episode of "The Gaycation Travel Show" takes viewers on a virtual tour on Manhattan with host Ravi Roth and special guest Ivan Quintanilla.
Watch: Turkish Tourism Video Taken Down After Online Outcry
A video promoting tourism in Turkey amid the pandemic has caused an uproar on social media for showing tourism employees wearing masks that read "Enjoy, I'm vaccinated."
Germany Eases Travel Rules for Vaccinates as Vacations Loom
The German government has agreed to let travelers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or recovered from infection avoid testing and quarantine when entering the country, unless they come from areas where variants of concern are prevalent.
The 3 Biggest US Airlines are Suspending Flights to Israel
American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have suspended flights to Israel amid rising violence in the conflict between Israel and Palestinians.
Fire Island Pines is Primed and Ready for the Summer 2021 Season
Many in the gay community are also eager to return to Fire Island Pines this summer. With New York State beginning to lift restrictions, Fire Island Pines is announcing some opening dates for Summer 2021.
Don't Eat the Yellowstone Snow: Elite Ski Resort Aims to Turn Sewage Into Powder
An exclusive Montana resort wants to turn sewage into snow so that its rich and famous members can ski its slopes in a winter season that's shrinking because of climate change.
Clock is Ticking for EU Vaccination Certificates as Summer Looms
As strict lockdowns are loosened across Europe and many EU citizens dream about holidays in the sun, the 27-nation bloc has yet to agree on how to quickly implement a virus certificate scheme to boost summer travel and tourism.
6 Reasons for Travel Insurance Coverage Beyond Peace of Mind
A variety of plans allow travelers to customize everything from deductibles to the maximum amount of coverage. Find a plan that suits your needs and budget, knowing you have the option for accident and sickness travel medical, too.
FAA Seeks Fines Against More Misbehaving Airline Passengers
Federal officials said Monday they are pursuing civil penalties against two more passengers for interfering with airline crews, the latest in a surge of such cases in recent months.
Americans Set Another Pandemic-Era Record for Air Travel
Americans set a record for pandemic-era air travel, then broke it again over the Mother's Day holiday weekend.