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Can This 51-Year-Old Cycle Around the World?
On July 24, Scotland resident Peter Smith will set out on from Dumfries on a journey with two goals in mind: To circle the globe and wind up where he started and to smash the…
Popular National Park Site To Be Reservation-Only
The grove of redwood trees at Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County, north of San Francisco, sees about 1 million visitors a year, and the roads around it can no longer handle…
Carnival Cruises Announces It Will Be the First Major Cruise Line to Head from the United States to Cuba
Though I'm not sure how pleased I am that Cubans first up-close view of contemporary American culture will be the sight of a gaudy Carnival Cruise Ship floating into their harbor,…
Are Cruises Becoming All-Inclusive? Kinda. Sorta. Maybe.
While those who head to sea are no longer afflicted by rickets (too many citrus fruits on the buffet for that), they do sometimes have to handle noroviruses, seasickness, and that…
The Alamo in San Antonio Wins UNESCO Status, And It Couldn't Come at a More Embarrassing Time
The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, has just been inscribed with one of the most prestigious designations in international tourism: It and the four other San Antonio Missions now…
We Can All Aid the Suffering People of Greece by Including a Trip There On Our Next European Vacation
Whatever is the eventual, long-term outcome of the long dispute between the nation of Greece and the European bankers who hold its debt, one thing is clear: the Greek people are in…
Say "American Cheese": The White House Lifts Its Ban on Selfies
This past December, I had the priviledge of visiting the White House as part of a convocation of travel writers, brought together by the Obama Administration to get out the word that…
After an Incident, Disney Bans Selfie Sticks
Leave them at home.Disneyland and Walt Disney World—and Disney parks around the world—have banned selfie sticks. This means that the most popular theme parks on the planet have…
Popular Orlando Water Park to Close Forever
A few weeks ago, when Universal Orlando announced it was building a lavish new water slide park, Volcano Bay, for a 2017 opening, it was all over for Wet 'N Wild.The seminal…
The Time Has Come to Consider Re-Regulation of the Airline Industry
In a modern democracy, "regulation" is no longer a dirty word. Unregulated medications can hurt or kill you, unregulated monopolists can destroy competition, and unregulated…
Teachers Get 25% off B&Bs This Summer
BedandBreakfast.com, an established one-stop booking site for family-run B&Bs, has launched its annual discount program for teachers on summer break.The site has collected…
South Africa's Handy Mandela Vacation App
It has been a year and half since Nelson Mandela died at the impressive age of 95, but there's no way his influence will be forgotten anytime soon. People traveling to South Africa…
Rome's Colosseum Gets Its Lion Elevator Back
Two thousand years ago, the famous Colosseum was the biggest gathering place in the seat of the Roman Empire. In fact, it was the world's biggest amphitheatre. Over time, much of the…
Which cruise lines have a coed spa?
Whether it’s your honeymoon, an anniversary, or you’re just looking for a romantic afternoon for two, you don’t want to head to the spa together … and then…
5 Capitol Reasons to Head to Washington, DC in the Next 6 Months
The United States Congress may be in a constant gridlock, but nothing stays the same for long in the United States’ Capitol. Here’s what visitors to this always-fascinating city can…
A Cautionary Tale on the Importance of Cultural Sensitivity for Travelers
On June 12, two Canadian families, one Dutch family and a British family, exhaled. Several weeks earlier their 20-something aged children had gone to Malaysia, climbed Mount…
Recent Events in Egypt and Turkey Have Created Two Totally Different Conditions for Visiting These Countries
The safety of international travel is a continuing concern, and some travelers are avid readers of the vacation warnings from our State Department and the foreign offices…
Cruise Line Loyalty Programs
You don’t have to have sailed on a dozen cruises to enroll in a cruise line loyalty program. All of the lines allow customers to become members either before or after their first…
Do You Need a Travel Agent to Book a Cruise?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer to whether you should use a travel agent or book your cruise directly with the cruise line. Let's look at the pros and cons of each option so you…
Forget Bringing Your Own Bottles on Carnival
In a move touted as a measure to control contraband alcohol, Carnival Cruise Lines is banning bottled beverages of all kinds at the pier.Bringing your own alcohol aboard a major…
The Airline Industry's Call for Smaller Carry-Ons Will Hit You in the Wallet
The International Air Transport Association, an industry group comprised of commercial airlines, has decided it's time to come up with a global standard for what size a carry-on…
The Attacks on Airbnb Have Now Gone Well Beyond Decent Bounds, Spreading Exaggerations About Airbnb's Alleged Creation of a Housing Shortage
It's open season on Airbnb.com. Scarcely a week goes by that you do not read attacks in the travel press claiming that the popular apartment-sharing service is causing…
Free Stay in Tahiti If You Go to New Zealand
The thing that stops most people from going to French Polynesia is the cost. It can cost as much to fly midway across the South Pacific to Tahiti as it can to go all the way across…
Beware the Hotel Room Pizza Delivery Scam! They Could Steal Your Credit Card Info
You just arrived in town after a hellish 10-hour battle with the U.S. airlines. You're worn out, you're hungry, and all you want is an easy bite to eat before bed. Good fortune!…
Safety First: What Parents Need To Know Before They Send Their Kids Off to Summer Camp
Earlier this year, my 12-year-old daughter was studying the concept of utopia in her history class and having trouble grasping what the word meant. I told her to think of her summer…