North Korea-China Border In Dandong Closed To Tourists; Chinese Tours Canceled
Chinese tour groups in the border city of Dandong have canceled trips to North Korea. Western tour groups, however, report "business as usual."
Amtrak Ridership Hits Record Levels Despite Sandy
With passenger numbers at all-time highs, Amtrak's CEO has asked for multi-year federal operating and capital funding.
America’s Best And Worst Airlines In 2012 By Category
Is United Airlines the worst airline in America?
Beyonce’s Cuba Trip Reignites Tourism Debate: If She Can Go, Why Can’t Other Americans?
American pop stars Beyoncé and Jay-Z traveled to Cuba last week, reigniting the debate over the longstanding travel ban.
Turbulence Ahead! Climate Change To Cause Bumpier Flights, Longer Trips
Aviation may be partly responsible for climate change, but a new study shows how climate change will return the favor with bumpier and longer flights.
Air Traffic Control Towers Saved From Sequester, For Now
FAA will delay the closure of 149 federal contract air traffic control towers until June 15 amid legal challenges and safety concerns.
Paracel Islands Cruise? China Invites Tourists To Disputed South China Sea
The Paracel Islands may sound exotic, but cruises beginning next month will sail right into the middle of the South China Sea conflict.
Are Cruise Ships Safe? Carnival Cruises’ Triumphant Fall From Grace Raises The Question Of Whether Cruise Vacations Are Too Risky
Accidents on various Carnival cruise ships over the past two months shine a spotlight on a company and an industry with plenty to hide.
Busiest Airports In The US For International Traffic [SLIDESHOW]
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson may be the busiest airport in the world, but it doesn't crack the top five in the U.S. for international traffic.
Arthur Frommer To Google: Think You Can Kill My Guidebook? Think Again!
Arthur Frommer has announced that he's bought his Frommer’s brand -- but not his content -- back from Google.
North Korea Nuclear Threats Don’t Deter Foreign Tour Groups, But Is Their Presence Ethical?
North Korea may be threatening the U.S., but the news hasn’t stopped several American tourists from visiting on packaged tours.
Carnival Triumph Cruise Ship Adrift Again Amid Row Over Coast Guard Costs
Carnival Triumph broke free from its wet dock in Alabama and went adrift Wednesday. Once again, the U.S. Coast Guard came to the rescue.
Vacation Home Sales Surge Across America
Growing demand, limited inventory and a strong stock market have helped vacation rental sales surge across the United States.
Why Millions Are Boycotting The Maldives
Nearly 2 million people have signed a boycott petition after a 15-year-old rape victim was sentenced to 100 lashes for premarital sex.
Are Airlines’ Hidden Fees A Form Of Free Speech? Supreme Court Says No
The Supreme Court rejected Spirit Airlines' claims that a rule forcing the carrier to show the total price of airfare was a violation of free speech.
My 420 Tours: America’s First Marijuana Tourism Company
My 420 Tours promises "420-friendly hotels" and daily "420 happy hours" for its inaugural Denver trip this April.
Rape Of Tourist On Rio Bus Highlights Safety Concerns For World Cup, Olympics
Will Brazil be safe when visitors arrive for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics? The rape of a tourist in Rio de Janeiro is raising fresh concerns.
Russians Who Illegally Climbed Great Pyramid Apologize After Photos Go Viral
Netizens are divided over a collection of images captured by a group of Russians who illegally scaled Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza.
After Delhi Gang Rape, 35 Percent Fewer Females Visit India
Some 35 percent fewer female tourists have visited India since the Delhi gang rape, says a new report that contradicts government statistics.
Airline ‘Fat Tax’? Economist Suggests ‘Pay-As-You-Weigh' Model
Economist Bharat Bhatta believes airlines should adopt a new policy: "overweight" passengers pay more, "underweight" pay less.
World’s Most Controversial Tourist Attractions
To go or not to go? These controversial tourist attractions put many ethical travelers in a quandary.
Nations With The Most Paid Time Off (And How The US Compares)
If you’re looking for paid time off, one thing is certain: You don’t want to live in Asia or North America.
Holi 2013: India’s Festival Of Colors [PHOTOS]
Thick clouds of neon color arrived at villages across India this week -- a telltale sign that the 2013 Holi Festival had begun.
Iceland’s Hekla Volcano Shows Activity: Could Another Ash Cloud Ground European Air Travel?
Scientists warned of "unusual" activity at Hekla Tuesday. If it erupts, could its ash cloud do as much damage as Eyjafjallajokull in 2010?
FAA May OK Tablets At Takeoff, Landing By Year's End
Why can't you use tablets on a plane during takeoff/landing? According to an FAA source, the reason is unclear and the rule is changing.
SS United States, Largest American-Built Ship, Could Be Scrap Metal In 2 Months
The S.S. United States was the fastest ship of its time and the crown of 20th Century American maritime, but it could be scrapped.
Winter Storm Virgil Causes Hundreds Of Flight Cancellations
Winter Storm Virgil was not as powerful as expected, but still managed to snarl travel across the Midwest and mid-Atlantic Monday.
Colorado’s ‘Pot Tourism’ Regulations Still Hazy
Lawmakers in Colorado met Friday to review 58 recommendations on marijuana regulations, including limits to "pot tourism."
Why Washington’s Cherry Blossom Festival Almost Didn’t Happen
The Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates a gift of trees from Japan 101 years ago. But few know the initial trees were actually destroyed.
For Earth Hour 2013, Landmarks In 7,000 Cities Will Go Dark
In 2013, Earth Hour events will take place in more than 7,000 cities/towns across 152 countries and territories on all continents.
