Valentine’s Day 2013 Tip: Research Shows Vacations Will Improve Your Sex Life
Need the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for 2013? Research shows that a vacation will improve your sex life more than jewelry or presents.
Mardi Gras 2013: 10 Things To Know About New Orleans’ Famous Carnival
Mardi Gras 2013 will take place on (Fat) Tuesday, Feb. 12. Here are 10 things to know before you start tossing beads.
Chinese New Year Celebrations In 2013 From New York To San Fran And LA
You don’t have to cross the Pacific to enjoy the 2013 Chinese New Year celebrations honoring the Year of the Snake.
Which US Cities Have The Best ‘Urban Forests’?
When it comes to making a commitment to green spaces, one conservation organization’s new study finds that some of America’s cities are doing a much better job than others.
World’s Most Expensive Cities In 2013 Are Located In Asia-Pacific
The EIU just released its 2013 list of the world's most expensive cities and, while no U.S. city cracked the top 20, Caracas made the top 10.
Is Acapulco Safe? Rape Of Six Tourists At The Mexican Resort Raises Fresh Concerns
Mexican officials say six Spanish tourists were raped on Monday by masked gunmen in Acapulco, raising fresh concerns for tourists.
Why Super Bowl MVPs Like Joe Flacco Are Always ‘Going To Disney World’
“You just won the Super Bowl. What are you going to do next?” the announcer asked Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco Sunday night. His answer, of course: “I’m going to Disney World!”
Paris Drops Pants Ban For Women Legalizing Trousers After 214 Years
Paris may be one of the most fashion-forward cities, but its archaic ban on women wearing pants remained on the books until now.
After Superstorm Sandy, Will The Jersey Shore Recover Sufficiently To Be Ready For The Summer Season?
For many businesses along the 127-mile Jersey Shore, Superstorm Sandy was only half the battle. Now, they have to convince tourists to return.
Punxsutawney Phil’s Hometown And Its History Of Groundhog Day Meteorology
Why does Punxsutawney Phil stand before a crowd in an obscure Pennsylvania town for a silly holiday known as Groundhog Day?
Why TSA’s Canine Unit Is In The Doghouse
TSA officers are used to criticism, but a new report released Thursday by the GAO takes aim at the agency's dogs.
World Press Photo Contest 2013: The Multimedia Winners
The Amsterdam-based World Press Photo Foundation announced the winners of its 2013 Multimedia Competition on Friday.
VW’s 2013 Super Bowl Ad Racist? Jamaican Tourism Chief Wants Critics To ‘Get Happy’
Volkswagen’s highly anticipated ad for Super Bowl 2013 is already making waves online days before the big event, but not for the reasons the German carmaker may have hoped for.
Flight Delayed? Now You Can Sue The Airline For Compensation
Two landmark rulings this week have opened the floodgates for any traveler seeking compensation for flight delays.
How Vacationing LA Times Subscribers Were Targeted By Burglars
Several LA Times subscribers had their homes burglarized over a period of three years after a contract employee acquired its lists of vacation delivery holds.
Birth Tourism: LA’s ‘Maternity Hotels’ Enrage Residents, But Are They Illegal?
Several "maternity hotels" have popped up in Los Angeles offering services for foreign women who want their children to become American citizens.
Most Expensive Ski Resorts In The US
Anyone on a budget may want to avoid these 10 ski resorts, which are the most expensive in the United States.
Where Tourist Arrivals Grew In 2012 And What To Expect In 2013
Unwto issued its latest World Tourism Barometer on Monday, outlining which regions saw the greatest growth in 2012, and what to expect in 2013.
Trevi Fountain, Colosseum And Rialto Bridge Getting Facelifts Courtesy Of Italian Fashion Brands
Italian fashion house Fendi will give Rome's Trevi Fountain a $2.93 million facelift -- but it's not the only one in the fashion industry rescuing Italy's cultural treasures.
Why Timbuktu Manuscript Burnings Should Offend All Africans
The mayor of Timbuktu, Mali, says rebels set the Ahmed Baba Institute on fire over the weekend, burning thousands of ancient manuscripts containing the history of North Africa.
Rio De Janeiro Embeds QR Codes Into Sidewalks So Tourists Won’t Get Lost
Rio de Janeiro is known for its sidewalk mosaics, but last week the city took things one step further by embedding QR codes into the stone.
Here’s What The Future Of Travel Looks Like
The future of travel looks like this: Driverless cars, space tourists, electronic passports, remote-control luggage and virtual assistants.
‘Gandhi For Tomorrow’ Theme Park To Rise In India
Jesus has one, Stalin has one and Napoleon’s will open soon. Now Mahatma Gandhi, too, will have his own dedicated theme park: "Gandhi for Tomorrow."
At 2013 World Economic Forum, Marriott And Hilton Propose ‘Smart Visas’ To Revolutionize Global Travel
The leaders of the Hilton and Marriott hotel chains used the 2013 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to promote “smart visas.”
Tourists Return To Egypt, But Image Problem Remains
Though many tourists returned to Egypt in 2012, their numbers are still well below what the nation attracted before the Arab Spring.
World’s Most Visited Cities
The list of the world's most visited cities, as measured by international arrivals, includes several surprises.
Cruise Ship Denies It Was ‘Rescued’ From Pack Ice Off Antarctica By British Royal Navy
Did the British Royal Navy actually "rescue" the Norwegian-owned cruise ship MS Fram from ice off of Antarctica?
Kim Jong-il’s Tomb: 'All The Dramatic Doom And Gloom You Can Imagine'
Just like Lenin, Mao and Ho Chi Minh before him, the late Kim Jong-il has joined the exclusive club of pickled dictators with his new mausoleum.
‘Human Safaris’ To Andaman Islands’ Jarawa Tribe Stopped (Again) By Indian Court, But Will It Work?
India’s Supreme Court on Monday finally banned tourists from traveling along a road in the Andaman Islands that was used for so-called “human safaris.”
European Snow Storms Travel Update: Flight Cancellations And Train Delays
Portions of Europe brought to a standstill over the past five days crawled back into action Tuesday, but lingering snow storms continued to hamper travel.
