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Madigan is a 14-year-old English springer spaniel, and people in my family often say he’s the only dog they have ever seen smile.

A small plane crashed into two East Haven, Connecticut, homes after an attempt to land at Tweed Airport, leaving two children and the plane's pilot unaccounted for.

Ever heard of Washington, D.C.? Paris? London? Of Course you have. Here are some lesser-known capital cities to add to your bucket list.

At least nine people were killed after gunmen opened fire outside a mosque on Friday, which marked the end of Ramadan.

The U.S. ordered its non-emergency staff to leave the Lahore consulate and warned American citizens against travelling to Pakistan.

A fire near Banning, east of Los Angeles, which started on Wednesday afternoon shows no signs of slowing down.

Kashmir has seen a dramatic rebound in tourism this year that's threatened by new tensions between India and Pakistan.

With record numbers of tourists visiting the country and not enough rooms to go around, Myanmar bans homestay, citing unacceptable tourist behaviors.

Global spending on business travel is expected to reach $1.12 trillion this year, the GBTA BTI Outlook says.

A fire that started on Wednesday near Banning in southern California is yet to be contained.

China may become the world's biggest tourist destination soon, but the capital city needs better air to get its share of that business.

Where's the best place to see the Perseid Meteor Shower? If you live near one of America's 10 largest cities, here are some ideas.

A group of pro-Morsi youth began running "Rabaa Tours" this week into the heart of Cairo's protest camp.

Firefighters are battling to contain a huge fire at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya's capital city.

Marriott has moved beyond social media and into the realms of virtual gaming with an industry-first app called Xplor.

The State Department on Tuesday ordered U.S. staff in Yemen to evacuate and issued a warning to Americans about an al Qaeda threat.

JetBlue is adding lie-flat seats and private suites to lure a demographic that’s been largely absent from its fleet: business travelers.

These images captured the imagination of the judges and won top honors in the 2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.

A new flareup over Gibraltar between Spain and the UK could lead to hefty border fees that would hurt the local tourism industry.

Costa Rica will shut down its government-funded zoos and set the animals free by May 2014.

Can’t make it to Spain for the annual running of the bulls? The Great Bull Run LLC is bringing bull runs to a U.S. city near you.

The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert for U.S. citizens Friday, but what exactly does that mean?

The U.S. says al Qaeda chatter suggests terrorists are planning to attack American targets in the Middle East and North Africa.

Sniff. Swirl. Sip. That’s the typical wine-tasting experience, but it can be even more exciting, as a trip to Australia’s Barossa Valley proves.

Chinese tourists accounted for 24 percent of tax-free consumption worldwide in 2012.

Every hotel brand has a Twitter, Facebook, YouTube or Instagram account, but these five companies have upped the stakes.

After a sharp rise in binge drinking, the French cultural ministry decided the habit needed a name. Introducing: “beuverie express.”

Britain’s Home Office has confirmed the plan despite complaints of discrimination from the targeted countries.

An oil spill in the Gulf of Thailand over the weekend has reached the popular tourist island of Ko Samet.