Dubai’s New ‘City’ To Include World’s Largest Mall, 100 Hotels
Mohammed bin Rashid City, Dubai's latest idea, includes plans for the largest mall in the world, 100 hotels and a Universal Studios entertainment center.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday Travel Deals: The 2012 Guidebook
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the best days of the year for travel deals. Here’s a look at some of the best sales of 2012.
Chicago Fog Cancels Over 100 Flights Amid Thanksgiving Rush
A dense blanket of fog forced airlines to cancel more than 140 flights and delay nearly 600 more in and out of Chicago, Detroit and St. Louis Wednesday on the eve of Thanksgiving.
Gift Ideas For Travelers This Holiday Season
The wreaths are out, the lights are up and the 2012 holiday season is upon us. Here are some gift ideas for any traveler on your list.
How Thanksgiving Became A Holiday On Remote Norfolk Island
How did Thanksgiving, the most American of holidays, end up on the remote Australian territory of Norfolk Island?
Fiscal Cliff’s Threat To America’s National Parks
The National Parks Conservation Association wants the public to know what will happen to America's parks in January as the fiscal cliff approaches.
Could ‘Mount Doom’ Neighbor Disrupt NZ’s ‘Hobbit’ Premiere?
As New Zealand prepares for the debut of Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" next week, officials have raised the alert level of Mount Ruapehu, a volcano next to the one used to depict "Mount Doom."
Israeli, West Bank Tourism Hit By Gaza Offensive
With fighting in the Gaza Strip entering its fifth day and Palestinian rockets landing deeper into Israel than ever before, travelers who had hoped to visit the Holy Land are starting to think twice.
Best Exotic Beaches You’ve Never Heard Of But Will Want To Visit
If you crave the solitude and serenity of an untouched paradise, here are 10 spots to match your wanderlust dreams.
Cruise Lines Add More Post-Concordia Safety Procedures
The Costa Concordia disaster this past January raised questions about cruise ship safety. In its wake, however, the industry has announced several new safety initiatives.
As December 21, 2012 Approaches, Mexico Opens $15 Million Maya Museum
Mexico has opened up a massive new museum in Cancun just in time for the world to end on Dec. 21, 2012 -- that is, if you believe in some interpretations of the Maya calendar.
Virginia's ‘Lincoln Movie Trail’ Follows Film-Tourism Trend
Virginia wants its slice of the film-tourism pie with Steven Spielberg’s latest movie, “Lincoln,” which was shot entirely in the Old Dominion state.
Airline Carbon Tax: US Fights, EU Postpones, Environmentalists Worry
Congress passed a bill Tuesday that would bar U.S. airlines from having to pay carbon taxes under the EU's controversial Emissions Trading Scheme.
Anti-Austerity Strikes Disrupt Travel Across Europe
Anti-austerity strikes in Europe canceled hundreds of flights and brought trains to a screeching halt Wednesday.
Hot Or Cold? The Best Destinations For A Winter Break
Are you a snowbird or a snow bunny? Whatever your type, here’s a look at five hot and five cold must-see destinations for winter 2012-2013.
AAA: Thanksgiving Travel To Be Busiest Since Recession
AAA projects that more people will travel for Thanksgiving in 2012 than any year since the recession hit in 2008.
Europe-Wide Anti-Austerity Strike Wednesday Cancels Hundreds Of Flights
A Europe-wide anti-austerity strike set for Wednesday, Nov. 14, has already canceled hundreds of flights to and from Spain and Portugal.
Total Solar Eclipse Lures 60,000 To Northern Australia
The total solar eclipse Wednesday will be visible from Cairns, Australia, and some 60,000 tourists will be ready and waiting.
Venice Flooding In 2012 6th Highest On Record
Venice is no stranger to floods. In fact, the city experiences “acqua alta” (high water) every winter. But by Monday morning, some 70 percent of the popular tourist town was underwater as the city’s high-tide mark hit its sixth-highest level since records began in 1872.
Arizona Prop 120: Should The States Own The Grand Canyon And Other Treasures?
In the 2012 election, Arizona residents voted on whether to give the state control of national treasures like the Grand Canyon.
American Airlines Only 58 Percent On-Time In Sept. – Here’s Why
If you flew American Airlines in September, perhaps you already know this: Just 58 percent of the carrier’s flights were on time.
Thanksgiving 2012 Travel Recipe: Less Planes, More People
Some 24 million Americans will take to the sky during the Thanksgiving holiday season on planes expected to be a lot more full than usual.
Why Barack Obama’s Victory Is Good For The Tourism Industry
Many have hailed the re-election of Barack Obama as a boon to the nation’s rebounding travel and tourism industry.
Gay Marriage Passes In Maryland; Baltimore Wants The Weddings
No sooner had the voters in Maryland declared same-sex marriage legal than Visit Baltimore, the tourism bureau for the state’s largest city, rolled out the welcome mat.
Athena Storm Cancels Nearly 600 More Flights Thursday
Winter storm Athena has cancelled nearly 600 more flights Thursday after forcing as many as 1,700 cancellations into and out of the Northeast Wednesday.
Spirit Airlines’ New $100 Carry-On Fee Explained
If you show up at the boarding gate for a Spirit Airlines flight with a carry-on bag, you can now expect to pay $100 to put it in the overhead bin.
On The Ballot In Colorado, Oregon, Washington: Marijuana Tourism?
Will Washington or Colorado become the next Amsterdam? With ballot measures to legalize pot in both states likely to pass, some say the states could attract "marijuana tourists."
These Global Travel Trends Will Define 2013
The glitter of Nollywood, the allure of forbidden lands and heaps of shopping by the nouveaux riche are in the forecast for travelers in the coming years, according to Euromonitor.
Superstorm Sandy Update: The State Of Travel 1 Week Later
One week after Superstorm Sandy hit New York and New Jersey, air travel has once again returned to normal. The situation on the roads and rails, however, remains spotty at best.
United Adds Dreamliner Routes - Here’s What You Can Expect
On Sunday, United Airlines became the first North American carrier to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on a commercial route.
