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The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert on Saturday warning of the possibility of anti-American attacks in response to the killing of two top al-Qaida members.

The New York City Wine & Food Festival 2011 is officially under way. Friday night's Meatpacking Uncorked saw participants racing across the meatpacking district sampling food and wine from nearly every local merchant.

From churches that melt away to those on wheels, this list covers the bases on the most unusual chapels and places of prayer.

It's the final weekend of Oktoberfest 2011 in Munich, Germany.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, began on Wednesday Sept. 28, and goes until Friday. Here's a look at five things you should know about the holiday, from the recipes, to the greetings and the symbols.

For vivid autumn colors, check out these great U.S. drives and hikes that promise the best fall foliage.

From tuk-tuks to sled dogs and over-packed trains, people will do anything to get around. What may seem unusual to one person is completely normal to another. Have a look at the odd ways people travel across the globe.

The world's No. 1 tourist attraction, New York City's Times Square, is set to get a $27 million facelift that will give the Great White Way a dark new film noir look.

Rosh Hashana begins at sundown on Sept. 28, and, for many of the Jewish faith, it is a time of repentance and celebration.

Frietmuseum, in the medieval city of Bruges, Belgium, honors the world's favorite snack: the fry!

After L- Word star Leisha Hailey was kicked off a Southwest flight for allegedly kissing her girlfriend, the airline fought back on Wednesday, defending its LGBT reputation.

Richard Branson's Virgin America has teamed up with DreamWorks Pictures for the purpose of launching Hugh Jackman's new blockbuster Real Steel.

Leisha Hailey took to Twitter after being kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight, asking all gays to boycott the company.

Forget Fez and Marrakesh! See the hassle-free Morocco in the capital, Rabat.

A series of piranha attacks put100 swimmers in the hospital over the weekend in Brazil.

Take the excuse of UN's World Tourism Day and explore a new culture today!

Leisha Hailey, star of Showtime's drama The L Word, was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight Monday for kissing her girlfriend aboard the plane.

Fans mourn the last bullfight in Catalonia at La Monumental bullring in Central Barcelona after the killing of bulls for sport was banned.

A fan of the film 127 Hours found himself in a similar predicament at Little Blue John Canyon on Sept. 8 when he fell, breaking his leg and beginning a grueling four days in which he attempted to crawl out of the desert.

Although Pan Am has been resurrected in ABC’s new television series, the former king of the skies is one of many defunct airlines that have graced North American airspace. Here's a look at some of the great - and not so great - airlines of the past.

The National Park Service will announce on Monday much damage the Washington Monument sustained during the 5.8-magnitude Virginia earthquake.

Boeing finally delivered the first 787 Dreamliner to All Nippon Airways Sunday after years of delays; the plane will offer greater passenger comfort and huge fuel savings for airlines.

ABC's Pan Am took to the skies Sunday night and, though there was a bit of turbulence midair, there is hope for a smoother ride going forward.

Celebrate Public Lands Day with free entry to all National Parks Saturday. Or, take your kids out to celebrate Worldwide Day of Play.

Enjoy your own private paradise on the Dominican Republic's Samana Peninsula.

Mount Cleveland, also called Cleveland Volcano, located at the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, has been reportedly oozing lava, highlighting a possibility of eruption.

They're the fastest, longest, and most terrifying roller coasters in the world...

Finding the right cruise can be daunting, but these six factors will help you to find the perfect cruise for your style.

Spanish speakers now have an online travel community of their own with “Aprendi,” created by American Airlines.