Bush Fires Near Sydney Close Off Popular Blue Mountains On ‘Worst Day Yet’
“This will be as bad as it gets,” the fire chief warned, asking visitors and residents to flee from bush fires raging near Sydney.
White House Tours To Resume In November (With A Catch)
Closed by the sequester, reopened with funds in the new budget bill, tours of the White House will resume -- but not like before.
Surprise! Europe Drives Global Tourism Growth Over First 8 Months Of 2013
Europe received 20 million more arrivals in the first eight months of 2013 than it did in 2012. Here's where they're coming from.
Hurricane Raymond Becomes Major Storm, Threatens Recovering Acapulco
The resort town on Mexico's southwestern coast is bracing for its second cyclone in a month. But this one is much more powerful than the last.
Bushfires In Australia Disrupt Flights, Close Sydney-Area National Parks And Put Blue Mountains On Edge
What happens when several bushfires in the Blue Mountains merge together and creep into Sydney's western suburbs?
20 Places To See Before You Die: The Ultimate Travel Bucket List
Three weeks ago, we asked IBTimes readers to vote for the places they most wanted to see before they died. Now we’re back with the top 20.
In Antarctica, A New Push To Create the World’s Largest Marine Reserve
The new Antarctic marine reserve plan would double the amount of protected area in the world's oceans.
UPDATE: Typhoon Wipha Brings Tokyo To A Standstill, Leaves Trail Of Destruction On Izu Oshima Island, At Least 17 People Dead, Over 50 Missing
Typhoon Wipha bore down on Japan Wednesday, leading to canceled flights and bullet train service in Tokyo and flooding Izu Oshima Island.
Young Business Travelers Love Mobile Devices, Spending Company Money And Complaining, Report Says
Young business travelers are tech-obsessed and will gladly charge expensive meals and airline upgrades to their company account.
Inside Disney’s ‘Avatar’ Theme Park Attraction, Opening At Animal Kingdom In 2017 [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
Coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom in 2017: The mythical world of Pandora, home to the Na'vi people in the blockbuster "Avatar."
Hajj Numbers Down In 2013 By 1 Million Over MERS Virus Fears
Roughly 1 million pilgrims have avoided hajj in 2013 amid fears over an outbreak of MERS coronavirus in Saudi Arabia.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2013: Where Self-Mutilation Brings Virtue
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is nothing like the run of the mill veggie fest you may be picturing in your mind.
What National Parks Are Open? And What Does That Means For The Economy?
Although 389 national park sites remain closed due to the government shutdown, a few American icons reopened this weekend.
Create Your Own Country: Australia Leads In The Number Of Micronations; If You're Unhappy With Your Country, Start A New One
Unhappy with the country you live in? Create your own.
The Best Passports To Have For Unrestricted Travel Around The World
What passport you hold says a lot more than you may realize about your access to the world.
New Zealand Finally Names Its Islands (And Gives Four Options)
A clerical error left New Zealand’s two main islands without official names -- until now.
The Remote Control Tourists Who Check Out The City Before You Book Your Trip
Ever wish you could see a city through someone else’s eyes before you book a trip? That's the idea behind Melbourne's Remote Control Tourists.
World's Most Endangered Heritage Sites In 2013
Venice and the St. Louis Arch are among 67 endangered sites in 41 countries to make the 2014 World Monuments Watch List.
Richard Branson’s Necker Island Great House Reopens After Fire [PHOTOS]
It was just over two years ago that the Great House at Richard Branson's famed Necker Island resort burnt to the ground. Now, it's back.
How A 9-Year-Old Evaded Airport Security And Snuck On A Delta Flight To Vegas
An unaccompanied and ticketless 9-year-old boy evaded three levels of security last week to catch a flight from Minneapolis to Las Vegas.
Government Shutdown 2013 By The Numbers: How It’s Affecting The Travel Industry
The shutdown could impact 2013 revenue for hotels, tour operators and others who depend on national parks and attractions.
11 Up-And-Coming Culinary Destinations
If you’ve already hit the restaurants of San Sebastian, Paris and Tokyo, why not try the fare in these less-visited destinations instead.
China’s ‘Guidelines On Civilized Travel Abroad’ Offers These 25 Pearls Of Wisdom
Don't give limp handshakes, trim your nasal hair and spoon your soup. This is the advice in China's new "Guidelines On Civilized Travel Abroad."
World’s First ‘Instagram Hotel’ Offers Free Stay To Anyone With 10,000 Followers
The world's first "Instagram hotel," Sydney's 1888 Hotel, offers a free night stay to anyone with more than 10,000 followers.
With National Parks Shut Down By The Government, Try These Alternatives Instead
Has the government shutdown ruined your travel plans? Here are some open alternatives to the closed national parks and federal attractions.
FAA Panel Recommends Easing Electronic Device Rules On Flights: Here’s What Happens Next
If you hate the FAA’s pesky rules on the use of electronic devises during takeoff and landing, you may be in luck.
Government Shutdown 2013: The Impact On National Parks, Museums And US Travel
The federal government began a partial shutdown Tuesday that could affect one group much more than others: travelers.
London Duck Tours Boat Catches Fire, Sends 28 Tourists Into River Thames
A fire aboard a London Duck Tours vessel Sunday sent 28 tourists diving into the River Thames yards from the Houses of Parliament.
Kenya Calls US Travel Warning ‘Uncalled For, Unnecessary And Unfriendly’
Kenya laid out reasons why travel warnings would only make a bad situation worse, but that didn’t stop the U.S. from issuing one.
Poll: What Places Do You Want To See Before You Die?
We here at International Business Times are looking to put together the ultimate travel bucket list, and we need your help.
