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Fewer Human Beings Will Be Manning Security Lines At Airports Soon

So the question becomes: is that a good or a bad thing?Sure, it's fashionable, and even bi-partisan, to hate TSA Agents. They've been accused of everything from feeling up…

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Venice Protests Dwindling Population Amid Tourist Congestion

Venice might be one of the world's most beautiful places, but you wouldn't want to live there, according to the Venetians who staged a demonstration in the Italian lagoon city on…

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Basic Fares Come to United Airlines: You Must Pay to Use Overhead Bins

Hello Middle Seat!United Airlines announced today that they were following Delta's lead and would be offerring so-called "Basic Economy Fares". When Delta started offering similar…

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The Latest Travel Scam Targets Conference Attendees

A cautionary tale and some tips.

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United Launches Basic Fares, Venice Protests Congestion, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Turkey Issues U.S. Travel Warning Following Anti-Trump Protests

Turkey—a frequent subject of travel advisories issued by the U.S. government—has released a warning of its own, alerting Turkish citizens to the dangers of visiting the United…

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Canada's Capital City Planning Yearlong Celebration of Country's 150th Birthday

Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday next year, and the country's capital city is going all out.A yearlong event dubbed Ottawa 2017 will feature a slew of concerts, museum…

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Artist Paints Portrait on Rapidly Melting Arctic Ice Floe

(photo: Instagram / @the_hula)For his latest work, Hawaiian-born artist Sean Yoro traveled to the Canadian Arctic to paint the portrait of a local Inuit girl on a rapidly…

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The Election of Trump Could Curtail Our Right to Travel to Cuba

Arthur Frommer's rallying cry: don't let a President Trump take away our rights, as citizens, to travel where we wish during peacetime.

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A Former Floating Prison is Now London’s Hottest New Hotel

The Good Hotel wasn't always so good—in fact, it was a jail. But it's a fantastic way to stay on the River Thames in London.

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Free Admission at U.S. National Parks on November 11

All of us could probably use some fresh air after the contentious election season that finally came to a close this week.Fortunately, the National Park Service's last…

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Have Joint, Will Travel....And Travel...And Travel

Though the election was a buzz kill for many, there was a silver lining for some: a growing haze of pot smoke.California, Nevada, Massachusetts and Maine all legalized…

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Amtrak Vacations Introduces New Trip Packages

Amtrak Vacations has announced 25 new rail-based vacation packages, bringing the grand total of its itineraries to about 350.The packages can be purchased in a bundle or…

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White Cliffs of Dover and Other Tourist Sites Facing Extinction

Scientists revealed this week that the famous White Cliffs of Dover in England are eroding at a rate of 12 inches per year—10 times faster than they were losing ground before…

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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Road Trip in Iceland

A road trip through Iceland is an epic adventure. On a single day driving Iceland’s Ring Road, the transformation is astounding: An otherworldly expanse of moss-covered lava rocks will…

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Cliffs of Dover Eroding, Free National Park Admission on Veterans Day, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Tourism Numbers Up in Greece

Tourism in Greece appears to have benefited this year from a period of relative political stabiilty and a reluctance on the part of international travelers to visit nearby…

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Australian Tourism Campaign Adopts Unfortunate Slogan

A new tourism ad campaign has been launched for Australia's Northern Territory (the NT), a desert region best known as the home of red sandstone monolith Ayers Rock (or…

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Survey Finds Top Houseguest Pet Peeves

Snooping around and staying for an indefinite period are the two most annoying things you can do as a houseguest, according to a survey conducted by HomeAdvisor.The…

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Greece Tourism Numbers Up, Houseguest Pet Peeves, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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What to Do in San Diego If You Don't Have Much Time

If you think San Diego is just about wiggling your toes in the sand or cooing over cuddly panda bears, think again. Combining big-city style with small-town heart, this seaside…

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Trump Tower a Delicate Matter for Chicago Tour Guides

You can add Chicago tour guides to the list of people made miserable by the 2016 presidential election.The city’s popular architecture cruises drift past a number of pioneering…

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Antigovernment Violence Threatens Ethiopia's Tourism Gains

Until this month, Ethiopian tourism had been on the upswing.The European Council on Tourism and Trade named the country the world’s top travel destination in 2015, and it was…

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More and More Business Travelers Using Uber Instead of Taxis

An increasing number of business travelers are making the switch from taxis and rental cars to ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, according to a report from Certify, a company…

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Trump Tower Vexes Chicago Tour Guides, More Business Travelers Use Uber, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over