Cities With The Best Quality Of Life In 2012
If you’re familiar with Mercer’s annual Quality of Living surveys, the 2012 winner should come as no surprise.
1911 Shipwreck Identified Off Key Largo; Diver Matched Wreck To Shipping Records [VIDEO]
Remains of a 1911 shipwreck off the coast of Key Largo have been identified after a century of questions have left divers curious.
World’s Best Winter Festivals
It may be freezing cold outside, but winter is when festival season truly heats up.
Australia’s $521M Forbidden City Theme Park To Woo Chinese Tourists
A full-scale replica of the gates to the Forbidden City will soon dominate the skyline of an Australian town 50 miles north of Sydney and form the entryway to a massive new Chinese-themed amusement park.
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The FTC issued a warning to 22 hotel operators Wednesday, claiming they may be breaking the law by misrepresenting hotel reservation prices with hidden "resort fees."
Empire State Building Lights Photo Shows New LED Bulbs With 16.7M Color Possibilities
The Empire State Building in New York City recently showed off its new LED lights.
Christmas And New Year's Travel Forecast
The New York region may get a welcome boost this holiday season with the Big Apple ranking as one of the top travel destinations for both Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Can Fastjet Transform African Air Travel?
When the first Fastjet flight took off Thursday from its base in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, it ushered in a new age of budget travel for Sub-Saharan Africa. But can it last?
Las Vegas Zip Line 'SlotZilla' Plans To Lure Tourists Downtown [VIDEO]
Downtown Las Vegas hasn’t been a lure for tourists in recent years, but that may all change with the addition of SlotZila -- an 80-foot zip line that shoots over Fremont St. at 35 miles an hour.
Qantas Ditches Tourism Australia, Claims Sabotage
There’s a feud broiling Down Under after Qantas dumped its 40-year companion Tourism Australia -- and claimed sabotage in the process.
What ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Means For New Zealand
Good luck coming across a story about “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” this week without it mentioning just how feverish New Zealand has become as its release date approaches.
‘Too Fat To Fly’: A Look At Airline Policies For ‘Customers Of Size’
Who is considered “too fat to fly"? Here’s a look at the varying airline policies for “customers of size” in the wake of the death of 425-pound Vilma Soltesz.
Red Tide Closes Bondi Beach In Australia
Australia’s famed Bondi Beach closed on Tuesday after a rare “red tide” made the ocean appear like "tomato sauce."
Vilma Soltesz, 425-Pound Woman, Dies After Airlines Said She Was Too Obese To Fly, Husband To Sue
Janos Soltesz will sue for the death of his 425-pound wife Vilma, who was unable to get a flight to New York for medical treatment.
‘Floating’ Train Unveiled In Japan Can Reach 310mph
Last Thursday, onlookers in Japan got to preview the future of global rail travel: a "floating" train designed to operate at speeds of more than 310 mph.
Dubai’s New ‘City’ To Include World’s Largest Mall, 100 Hotels
Mohammed bin Rashid City, Dubai's latest idea, includes plans for the largest mall in the world, 100 hotels and a Universal Studios entertainment center.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday Travel Deals: The 2012 Guidebook
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the best days of the year for travel deals. Here’s a look at some of the best sales of 2012.
Chicago Fog Cancels Over 100 Flights Amid Thanksgiving Rush
A dense blanket of fog forced airlines to cancel more than 140 flights and delay nearly 600 more in and out of Chicago, Detroit and St. Louis Wednesday on the eve of Thanksgiving.
Gift Ideas For Travelers This Holiday Season
The wreaths are out, the lights are up and the 2012 holiday season is upon us. Here are some gift ideas for any traveler on your list.
How Thanksgiving Became A Holiday On Remote Norfolk Island
How did Thanksgiving, the most American of holidays, end up on the remote Australian territory of Norfolk Island?
Fiscal Cliff’s Threat To America’s National Parks
The National Parks Conservation Association wants the public to know what will happen to America's parks in January as the fiscal cliff approaches.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2012: Floats And Lineup Preview, Route Map And Where To Watch Live Stream [PHOTOS]
Thursday marks the 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here is a preview of floats and balloons, route map and live stream information.
Could ‘Mount Doom’ Neighbor Disrupt NZ’s ‘Hobbit’ Premiere?
As New Zealand prepares for the debut of Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" next week, officials have raised the alert level of Mount Ruapehu, a volcano next to the one used to depict "Mount Doom."
Israeli, West Bank Tourism Hit By Gaza Offensive
With fighting in the Gaza Strip entering its fifth day and Palestinian rockets landing deeper into Israel than ever before, travelers who had hoped to visit the Holy Land are starting to think twice.
Best Exotic Beaches You’ve Never Heard Of But Will Want To Visit
If you crave the solitude and serenity of an untouched paradise, here are 10 spots to match your wanderlust dreams.
Cruise Lines Add More Post-Concordia Safety Procedures
The Costa Concordia disaster this past January raised questions about cruise ship safety. In its wake, however, the industry has announced several new safety initiatives.
As December 21, 2012 Approaches, Mexico Opens $15 Million Maya Museum
Mexico has opened up a massive new museum in Cancun just in time for the world to end on Dec. 21, 2012 -- that is, if you believe in some interpretations of the Maya calendar.
Virginia's ‘Lincoln Movie Trail’ Follows Film-Tourism Trend
Virginia wants its slice of the film-tourism pie with Steven Spielberg’s latest movie, “Lincoln,” which was shot entirely in the Old Dominion state.
Airline Carbon Tax: US Fights, EU Postpones, Environmentalists Worry
Congress passed a bill Tuesday that would bar U.S. airlines from having to pay carbon taxes under the EU's controversial Emissions Trading Scheme.
Anti-Austerity Strikes Disrupt Travel Across Europe
Anti-austerity strikes in Europe canceled hundreds of flights and brought trains to a screeching halt Wednesday.
Hot Or Cold? The Best Destinations For A Winter Break
Are you a snowbird or a snow bunny? Whatever your type, here’s a look at five hot and five cold must-see destinations for winter 2012-2013.
AAA: Thanksgiving Travel To Be Busiest Since Recession
AAA projects that more people will travel for Thanksgiving in 2012 than any year since the recession hit in 2008.
Europe-Wide Anti-Austerity Strike Wednesday Cancels Hundreds Of Flights
A Europe-wide anti-austerity strike set for Wednesday, Nov. 14, has already canceled hundreds of flights to and from Spain and Portugal.
Diwali 2012: Hindu Festival Of Lights Celebrated All Over The World [PHOTOS]
Diwali, the spectacular Hindu festival of lights celebrated all over the world, began Tuesday.
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