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Study: Taking Photos Enhances Experiences
When you're at a museum or landmark where your fellow travelers are snapping photos incessantly, do you ever think those shutterbugs are missing out because they're experiencing the…
Alaska's Bearcam Is Back
For the fourth summer in a row, Explore.org's highly popular and completely riveting Bearcam is up and running again. If you haven't had the pleasure, that's a live feed from several…
Britain's Decision to Leave the European Union May Mean Short-Term Advantages for the American Tourist, But Long-Term Disadvantages
It is far too early to assess the impact that Brexit (the decision by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union) will have on the economy of the world. Various…
Turkey Tourism, Airbnb in Cuba, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
A roundup of travel news from all over
Bill to Tighten Airport Security and Speed Up Lines Gets the Go-Ahead
A bipartisan aviation bill designed to heighten airport security measures while shortening security lines was approved by the transportation committees in both houses of Congress on…
Turkey's Tourism Woes
The number of American travelers visiting Turkey dropped by more than 20% in the first five months of 2016 compared to last year, following terrorist attacks in Ankara last fall and…
Airbnb Already Established—and Booming—in Cuba
As American hotel companies make their first forays into the Cuban market after a nearly 60-year absence, they're finding that Airbnb is already firmly established on the island.…
Eight Airlines Granted Tentative Approval for Flights to Havana
Seems like there's a fresh piece of Cuba-related travel news every day. The latest: eight US airlines have received tentative approval from the Department of Transportation to…
Where NOT to Go This Month and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Flying One of the World's Longest Flights—in Economy
If there’s a long-haul flight in your travel plans, this account of a 15-hour flight I recently made in economy class will give you an idea of what’s in store. (Teaser:…
The Blue Angels Show in Traverse City, Michigan
A video of the extraordinary Blue Angels show on the Fourth of July show in Traverse City.
Good News in Air Travel, Bad News in Air Travel, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Coffee Upgrade on United Airlines
Coffee lovers who fly United Airlines got a reason to perk up on Friday. That's when the carrier began serving the premium Italian coffee Illy on flights worldwide. When United…
In China You Can Use Uber to Get a Hot Air Balloon
Uber China is introducing a new service called Uber+Travel that will let you use the car-hailing app to request rides on boats as well as hot air balloons. The company has tried out…
Dollywood Adds Calming Room for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Theme parks—which are basically shrines to sensory overload—can be overwhelming for kids with autism spectrum disorders. All those noises, lights, and crowds can be downright…
Why You Should Stay Away from Cleveland and Philly This Month
Cleveland and Philadelphia are both historic and inviting all-American cities—and you should avoid them like the plague this month. Unless, of course, you plan on attending,…
'70s Teen Heartthrob No Longer a Cruise Director
Back in December, we told you that Eight Is Enough and Charles in Charge star Willie Aames was working as a cruise-ship director on the upscale Viking Star. The 1970s teen heartthrob…
Short-Term Rentals Banned in Anaheim
The city council of Anaheim, California—home of Disneyland—has voted to ban the operation of all short-term rentals, which will have to shut down within the next 18 months. Given…
Airplane Makers Squeeze Even More People on Board
If you've ever sat in coach and thought that another person couldn't possibly be squeezed onto the plane, you've underestimated the ingenuity of the aeronautical industry when it…
July Fourth Travel and More: Today's Travel Briefing
US Airports Tighten Security After Istanbul Attack
If you're passing through an airport this weekend, expect huge crowds and heightened security measures. The crowds are due to the July Fourth holiday, of course. The heightened…
Zika Update, Phoenix Hiking, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Travelers to Dominican Republic Lead Positive Zika Tests in NYC
According to data from New York City's health department, more than half of residents who have tested positive for the Zika virus had recently traveled to the Dominican Republic.…
Phoenix Considers Hiking Ban During Extreme Heat
The city of Phoenix is considering new rules that would close its vast network of hiking trails during periods of extreme heat. Under the policy being mulled over, the closures would…
Busiest Airports During July 4th Weekend
It's going to be crowded at the airports during July Fourth weekend. An estimated 11 million air travelers are expected to pass through the nation's various terminals on the way to…