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China's central government has given its approval for northwestern China's first ever tourism zone, to be set up on Mount Dingjun in Mianxian County of Shaanxi Province.
TSA Employee Harold Rodman Arrested, Charged In Brutal Sexual Assault
The Manassas, Va. man allegedly lured a woman out of her car by flashing his TSA badge before violently sexually assaulting her. Rodmann was arrested for aggravated sexual battery, object sexual penetration, forcible sodomy and attempted abduction. Rodman's not the first TSA employee this year to be arrested for sex crimes. David Anderson was charged in September for lewd acts with a minor.
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Nobody likes to pack - especially if you're packing the mounds of gear needed for a ski trip. To make things easier, here are some tips on what you absolutely need on and off the slopes.
Thanksgiving 2011 Travel Tips, Statistics & Ways to Save Time and Money
The 2011 Thanksgiving weekend will see nearly 42.5 million Americans traveling away from their homes. Here's a look at the statistics and some travel tips and ways to save time and money both on the road and in the air.
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President Barack Obama welcomed on Friday a $21.7 billion jet deal his administration helped broker between Boeing and an Indonesian airline, calling it a win-win for U.S. workers and Asian consumers
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Arizona Sweat Lodge Deaths: Are Sweat Lodges Safe?
The 2009 Arizona sweat lodge deaths forced the nation to re-examine sweat lodge safety. On Friday, the infamous Guru James Arthur Ray will be sentenced for his role in the 2009 spiritual warrior accident.
U.S. Officials Sacked for Frisking India’s Former President; Did TSA Go Too Far?
Two Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials involved in the recent frisking incident of former Indian president Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam at a U.S. airport have reportedly been sacked, according to an Indian national daily.
America's Top 10 Winter Beach Escapes
With winter snow fast approaching, many in the Northern U.S. and Canada are looking for a sunny beach to escape to. Here are ten of the most beautiful beaches in America, all just a short plane ride away.
Pilot’s Bathroom Break Causes Mid-Air Terror Scare
A Chautauqua Airlines pilot's bathroom break caused a mid-air terror scare over New York City.
Canada Braces for Cavalcade of Lights 2011 to Herald Holiday Season (PHOTOS)
A 45-year-old tradition in the Canadian city of Toronto, the Cavalcade of Lights will mark the start of the holiday season 2011 with lots of events and activities at the Nathan Phillips Square Nov. 26.
Top 5 Travel Gadgets for the International Holiday Traveler [PHOTOS]
Does the prospect of tangled lights, broken tree stands and horrendously ugly Christmas sweaters leave you yearning for a break from the mid-winter ho-hums? The holidays are a peak time for travel and while some will be heading home, many will be spending the season-to-be-jolly abroad, taking in the sites and local cuisine
Jaktogo: A Wearable Solution to Baggage Fees
John Power has created a solution to the problem of excessive baggage fees: wearable luggage.
Fire Island Pines Fire ‘All Contained’
Firefighters have managed to contain a fire that was raging in Fire Island Pines since Monday.
New Zealand Oil Spill Beaches Reopen
The beaches affected by the New Zealand oil spill reopen on Wednesday.
Fire Island Pines Fire Destroys Several Businesses, Homes; No Injuries Reported
A fast-moving fire in Fire Island Pines destroyed several business and at least two private homes but have caused no injuries, authorities have told the media.
America Recycles Day 2011: How Americans are Celebrating
Think twice before throwing a plastic bottle in a trashcan, especially since Tuesday Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day.
The Funniest Tourism Campaign Videos on the Planet
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India’s Rambo Circus: A Look Inside the Big Tent [PHOTOS]
Peek inside the wild world of India’s premier traveling circus.
Bangkok Flooding 2011: What’s Open and What’s Under Water?
The 2011 flooding in Bangkok has forced several popular tourist destinations to close, however the vast majority remain open for business.
Erupting Congo Volcano becomes Tourist Hotspot
Nyamulagira Volcano, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is drawing crowds of tourists as Virunga National Park offers its first ever overnight treks to the eruption.
TSA issues Gift Wrapping Warning for Christmas Travelers
After a man was caught at LAX with 35 pounds of Christmas-wrapped marijuana packages, TSA reiterated its stance on gift wrapping.
DOT Fines American Eagle $900,000 for Tarmac Delays
American Airlines affiliate American Eagle was fined $900,000 for excessive tarmac delays. This is the first time an airline has been charged for delays since a new law passed in April 2010.
Carolyn Hopkins: The Woman Behind the Voice in 200 Airports Worldwide [VIDEO]
The woman behind that voice is Carol Hopkins, 63, from northern Maine. Her voice is present in 200 airports around the world, some of them places she has never been.
U.N. Seeks Public-Private Coalition to Reap Maximum Tourism Benefits
The social and economic benefits of tourism could be strengthened if governments collaborated more closely with each other and their respective private sectors, over visas, taxation, aviation agreements and marketing, said the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), on Monday.
U.S. Travelers Set to Flock to European Destinations Despite Downward Economic Growth
Despite economic growth predicted to slide in the near future, U.S.-based tour operators estimate an increase in the outbound travel. The latest report by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission (ETC), the number of tourists to Europe, from the U.S. is expected to grow.
Travel to the 7 Most Voted Natural Wonders of 2012 (PHOTOS)
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South America's Amazon rain forests, Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, and Argentina's Iguazu Falls are among the provisional New Seven Wonders of Nature, according to a global popularity poll conducted by New7Wonders.
Travel Young to be Good Future Leaders
Young students who travel often are more likely to develop good leadership skills, a recent poll by educational tour operators reveals.
Americans' Favorite 15 Cities in the United States [PHOTOS]
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Provisional List of the New Seven Wonders of Nature Released
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The World’s Most Oddly Expensive Places
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Egypt Closes Great Pyramid on 11/11/11 after Ritual Rumors
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A British Columbia man claims to have captured video footage of Canada's fabled Loch Ness monster, Ogopogo.
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