A luxury $10,000 Beijing-Lhasa train to chug along
According to Tibet tourism authorities, the train can accommodate up to 108 passengers and the ticket price per person would be around or more than $10,000.
Princess Diana wedding dress voted the best ever
The puff ball silk taffeta wedding dress worn by Princess Diana has topped all other royal and celebrity brides' dress in a new poll by Yours magazine.
Dominican Republic unveils underwater adventures [PHOTOS]
With the Atlantic Ocean in the north and the Caribbean Sea in the south, the following underwater treasures await you in Dominican Republic.
Yellowstone National Park welcomes spring & bicycling
As Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, US, gets cleread off of snow from the roads, it's Spring time in the Park that is opened to bicycle riders now.
Now, fly to Marrakech on British Airways
The city's ancient fortified medinas (walled cities), proximity with Atlas Mountains, deserts and beaches make it a wonderful holiday spot. To top that is its growing popularity as a value travel destination.
Expedia reports rise in bookings for Mexico
Travel bookings to Mexico made on the more than 90 Expedia and Hotels.com travel sites worldwide have risen nearly 25 percent over the past 12 months.
Earth Hour 2011 countdown begins [VIDEO]
While countries around the world wait for clock to strike 8.30 p.m. tonight, here's an Earth Hour 2011 official video showing the world during the past years' Earth Hour campaign.
China, Vietnam ponder visa-free zone
The visa-free tourism zone will have tourist movement from China and Vietnam without any requirement for travel permits. Tourists will also be able to cross the border on their vehicles.
Boeing 747-8 first flight, a success
The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental successfully began its flight test program on Sunday, taking off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington.
Tokyo safe for travel: Red Cross
The capital of quake-tsunami-radiation-hit Japan, Tokyo is safe for travelers, according to a statement by International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Maldives mosques vie for World Heritage stamp
Maldives hopes to get some of these mosques listed as UNESCO's World Heritage Sites to bring them in international spotlight.
Boeing to donate $2 million for quake relief efforts in Japan
Boeing, one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world, announced on Wednesday that it would support the quake relief works in Japan.
Cruise industry expects growth in 2011, despite hike in oil price
The Cruise Lines International Association predicts that about 16 million people will go on a cruise vacation this year, up 6.6 percent from 2010. According to industry experts, cruising makes up about 3 percent of the travel industry in the United States.
London luxury hotel welcomes 1000 butterflies
With Spring on its way and London gearing up to come out of the long shield of winter snow, London Syon Park, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel in West London, has unveiled a Butterfly House, where about 1000 butterflies have set their habitat.
Ricky Martin to promote Puerto Rico tourism
The campaign is planned to be featured in the advertising and on the concert entry tickets of Martin's shows in over 70 cities.
Has the mysterious lost city of Atlantis been found?
The legendary lost city of Atlantis that has found place in tales and fables and was thought to have been swallowed up by a massive tsunami in 9600 BC, may be found in the marshlands of the Dona Ana Park, southwest Spain, claim researchers.
Harry Potter: The exhibition coming to New York
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to see dramatic displays inspired by the Hogwarts film sets and see the amazing craftsmanship behind authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter films.
Breaking News: Explosion heard at Japan's nuclear plant
An explosion was heard at the quake-hit nuclear plant of Japan on Saturday, soon after speculations of melt-down were made following the failure of the cooling system of the plant due to Friday's powerful earthquake and tsunami.
Disney World to end Grad Nite
An exclusive high school graduation celebration at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom in Florida will come to an end, as the theme park is pulling the plug on the annual event after 2011.
Japan quake snarls air travel; flights canceled
The 8.9 magnitude quake that hit northeast Japan on Friday, has snarled air travel as flights are being canceled and delayed while some major airports of the country have been shut.
Japan death toll touches 26 after massive earthquake
The death toll from the massive quake that hit northeast Japan on Friday, causing many injuries, fires and a four-metre (13-ft) tsunami along the country's Pacific coast, has reached 26, local media reported.
14 killed, 135 injured as 5.8-magnitude quake hits China-Myanmar border
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Yingjiang County in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Thursday afternoon, killing alt least 14 people and injuring about 135 local residents.
The decade of travel and tourism is here: UN
Amidst unbalanced economic growth, high unemployment, rising oil prices and the environmental challenges, tourism can be one of the most effective agents of sustainable development.
Peshawar suicide bomb attack kills 31
A suicide bombing on a funeral procession attended by anti-Taliban militiamen in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar on Wednesday killed at least 31 people and injured over 50, hospitals and police officials said.
Mexico travel is up despite bad publicity over drug war
The number of tourists traveling from Texas to Mexico's top beach destinations and resort areas is up by 12 percent despite a continued stream of negative media coverage of drug war and travel warnings.
US grants license to 8 new airports to host Cuba flights
Eight new airports across the country will offer flights to Cuba, following President Barack Obama's decision to ease travel restrictions to Cuba early this year.
Beautiful Arab destinations vie for attention despite unrest (PHOTOS)
Here's a slideshow on places depicting the diverse culture and rich history of the Arab countries, which are going through a phase of political turmoil and civil unrest.
US warns against all travel to Yemen
The Department of State has issued a travel advisory for Yemen, warning U.S. citizens of the high security threat level in the Middle Eastern country due to terrorist activities and the ongoing civil unrest.
Buried in ash, Pompeii exhibit comes alive in NYC
The ancient Roman city of Pompeii that got buried under volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius, which erupted about 2,000 years ago, is now on display in the form of an exhibit at Discovery Times Square museum in New York City.
Explore Asia's adventure spots in Bhutan & Mongolia
Asia is the perfect backdrop for adventure travelers seeking expeditions in lands with rich cultural history and diverse landscape - ranging from mountains, to deserts, beaches and more.