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The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival will be officially launched on Jan. 5. However, tourists have already begun flocking to visit the sculptures.

St. Barts may be eight square miles of arid, volcanic rock, but this small Caribbean hideaway is home to over 60 restaurants.

In the coming year, doomsday tourists will head to Mexico's Mayan heartland in record numbers anticipating the end of the world on Dec. 21, 2012.

What is conch? How do you jerk a chicken? Is a johnny cake really a cake?

Whether you're after memorable cultural experiences, the best beaches, or a thrilling adventure, here's a look at 10 things you absolutely cannot miss on a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Don’t miss out on a sunny vacation in the Caribbean because you’re afraid it’s too dangerous; find out which islands are the safest and which are the most dangerous.

If you've always wanted to go to the Caribbean, but thought you could never afford it- it's time to rethink with these great budget-friendly accommodations.

Airline pilots will fly shorter shifts and get longer periods of rest under new rules the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finalized Wednesday in a landmark effort to prevent potentially dangerous fatigue.

Commissioners in Florida’s Pasco County awarded $3,818 in tourist taxes for a promotional campaign to lure in European nudists.

Whether you're traveling by air or by land, make sure to check out these tips for travel before you head out to maximize holiday travel happiness and minimize coal-in-the-stocking grief.

In honor of Chanukah, the Israel Ministry of Tourism, in cooperation with El Al Israel Airlines, has re-launched its popular Chanukah microsite where visitors can log on and light virtual candles for each night of the holiday with the chance of winning a trip to Israel.

Alaska State Rep. Chris Tuck is running TV ads telling people they can skip the new body scanners at Alaska airports and should call airport police if the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) gets too frisky.

While the world agonized about the death of Kim Jong-il and the future of North Korea, the Chinese city with a front-row view into the isolated state shrugged.

On a Caribbean getaway, a few essential items in your overnight bag can minimize stress and maximize fun in the sun.

Envision never reaching for your wallet on vacation. Sound perfect? Here are six dream-worthy all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean that offer just that.

JetBlue Airways and Singapore Airlines announced a partnership on Monday that will offer customers several new seamless flight options.

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that a hotly disputed change in federal labor law making it easier for unions to organize is lawful.

Make the fantasy of escaping your office to sail the Caribbean a reality with this guide on how to plan the perfect sailing vacation.

With white soft sand between your toes and palm trees swaying in the breeze, you'll find paradise on any one of these 10 best beaches in the Caribbean.

There are only a few more days left to ring in the New Year and if that is not incentive enough to go hunting for exotic travel destinations, consider that 2011 was the Year of Travel according to industry experts. Travel advisors at Virtuoso, a leading luxury travel network in the Americas, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, suggest the top seven destinations that ought to be visited in 2012.

As the holiday season culminates with Christmas celebrations, here’s a slideshow presenting some of the most beautiful pictures of holiday lights from around the world.

The Netherlands' controversial pot ban for foreign tourists has been delayed.

Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos will offer free music, a free guitar, and a free DJ system upon check in.

From humble pushcart to hipster food truck, New York City street food isn't what it used to be.

Video footage of three intrepid kayakers plunging over the 90-foot Noccalula Falls went viral this week.

On Thursday, PCWorld released the results of its first-ever report on the most tech-friendly U.S. airports and airlines.

Stumped on what to get the person always on the move? This slideshow of 10 great gift ideas for frequent travelers will make the holidays a breeze.

Along the road to one of China's most famous tourist landmarks - the Great Wall of China - lies the crumbling remains of what was to be the largest amusement park in Asia, Wonderland.

Ever wished you could choose your seatmate on a long overseas flight? Soon you can with KLM's upcoming Meet & Seat program.