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Obamas Pick Architects for Presidential Library

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have selected the architects who will design the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Choosing from among 144 architects from…

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Istanbul Airport Attack, Cuban Tourism, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Deadly Suicide Bombings at Istanbul Airport

Three suicide bombers attacked Istanbul Ataturk Airport last night, killing at least 41 people and injuring more than 230. According to Turkish officials, police shot at the…

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Discount Airline Coming to Newark

Allegiant Air will soon begin offering flights to and from Newark Liberty International Airport. That makes it the airport's first discount carrier since a government lawsuit charged…

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Elevated Park Opens at WTC Site

An elevated park overlooking the World Trade Center memorial opened in New York City on Wednesday. Modeled after Manhattan's popular High Line, the 1-acre, $50 million Liberty Park…

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July Fourth Travel, Uber Changes, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Cuban Hotel Becomes First Operated by US Company

Sometimes slapping a Four Points by Sheraton sign on the side of a building can be a historic event. That's what happened in Havana this week, as the Gaviota 5th Avenue Hotel began…

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Uber to Downplay Surge Pricing

If you use Uber to get around when you're on vacation (or when you're home), you'll soon see a change in the ride-sharing service's most hated feature. That would be surge pricing,…

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Record Number of July 4th Travelers Expected

A record 43 million Americans are expected to travel during Independence Day weekend (Thursday, June 30-Monday, July 4). And according to AAA, a whopping 84% of them will be…

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Spirit Airlines Seeks to Improve Operations, Reputation

If ever there were a company dedicated to proving you get what you pay for, it's Spirit Airlines—the budget carrier often named #1 when it comes to customer complaints and not…

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Brexit Fallout, Fake Monks, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Beware of Fake Monks in NYC

There's something you should be on your guard about if you're visiting New York City this summer: fake monks. According to the city's Buddhist leaders, men in orange robes claiming…

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"Poshtels" Come to the USA

A new breed of posh hostels—or "poshtels"—have begun appearing in the United States after gaining popularity in Europe. Far from the old image of hostels as rundown, cramped, and…

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Brexit and American Travel

What does Britain's vote to leave the European Union mean for American travelers? Cheaper prices throughout Britain (at least for now). Amid the uncertainty following the vote, the…

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Disney's Frozen Ride, Italy's Floating Piers, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Today's Eurail Pass: A Conversation on What Travelers Need to Know

The Eurail Pass is not new, but it’s still not as well known among first-time travelers to Europe as it should be. The pass, which has a number of different iterations, allows…

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Britain's Exit from the European Union May Have Adverse Consequences for the American Tourist

It may be too early to determine exactly what impact Britain's exit from the European Union may have on us American tourists.  Certainly, it will take several months, according to…

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What Will Brexit Mean for Travelers? Some Counterpoints from Pauline Frommer

A dream died on June 23, the dream of a unified, peaceful Europe. After centuries of wars, it seemed like the European Union was going to finally forge a partnership between peoples…

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An Excess of Tourism Has Now Eliminated Much of the Appeal that the Medieval Cinque Terre Once Possessed

If you're like me, you have spoken to a great many friends on their eve of a trip to Italy, who have made a point of saying that they would include the "Cinque Terre" in…

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Mistakes to Avoid When Checking Out of a Hotel

When a hotel stay ends, it's tempting to just stroll out and get on with your next journey. Don't. Go through this list of simple checks to make sure you're actually squared away and…

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PreCheck Delays, Universal's New Water Park, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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What Skyslide is Like at Los Angeles' Skyspace Observation Deck: VIDEO

When Los Angeles welcomed a new skyscraper observation deck, it did it with a twist: A 45-foot glass slide that whisks tourists 70 stories over the streets of downtown. In the name of…

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Zika's Effect on Caribbean Travel

In January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned pregnant women to avoid traveling to certain Latin American and Caribbean countries affected by an outbreak of the…

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In Declaring War Against the "Online Travel Agents," The Major Hotel Chains Have Created a Mighty Reason for Always Going Direct to Those Hotels

The battle between America's large hotel chains and the so-called "Online Travel Agents," who attempt to place reservations at such chains, has now come into the…

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The Airlines Have Been Working Hard to Overcome the Much-Publicized Problems at Airports Both Here and Abroad

If you've been disappointed by the failure of U.S. airlines to announce scheduled services to Cuba (now that Americans can freely go there), it hasn't been because of…