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Zac Thompson

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Oldest Structure on National Mall in Washington Being Restored

In 2018, the newest attraction on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will also be the oldest.The Lockkeeper's House, which was built in 1835—before any of its more famous…

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Hotel News: A Mid-Priced Trump Chain and the First West Elm Hotel Location

Two widely known brands have recently made announcements that could have a big impact on the American hotel industry.First, the Trump Organization is launching a new chain of…

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New Hotels, a Hostel at Chernobyl, and the National Mall's Oldest Building: Today's Travel Briefing

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JetBlue Testing Facial-Recognition Boarding in Boston

Starting this month, it will be possible to use your face as a boarding pass at Logan International Airport in Boston.JetBlue Airways is testing a facial-recognition system on its…

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No Laptop Ban on Flights from Europe to U.S.—For Now

For the time being, a ban on in-cabin laptops will not be extended to flights from Europe to the United States, according to the Department of Homeland Security.However, a…

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A Second Airport for Seattle?

The Seattle area could soon get a second commercial airport.Alaska Airlines, which is based in the city, would like to begin offering flights from Paine Field in Everett,…

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10 Best U.S. Beaches in 2017, According to Dr. Beach

Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida, is the best beach in the United States, according to this year's rankings compiled by sand and surf expert Dr. Beach.The good doctor knows what…

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New Virtual Gallery Lets You Explore Underwater Marvels from Dry Land

The underwater wonders just off America's coasts can't be seen firsthand—to state the obvious—except by divers and snorkelers.But a project launched this month by the National…

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Virtual Dives at Marine Sanctuaries, A Second Seattle Airport?, and America's Best Beaches: Today's Travel Briefing

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Trump's Proposed Budget Would Cut U.S. Tourism Organization

Among the cuts in President Donald Trump's proposed budget, which is being delivered to Congress this week: funding for Brand USA, a public-private organization dedicated to marketing…

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Ibiza Airport Overrun with Garbage

The airport in Ibiza is a mess.The popular Mediterranean destination off the east coast of Spain is famous—especially among European vacationers—for its beautiful beaches and wild…

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Private Luxury Terminal Opens at LAX

The rich and famous can now make use of their own private luxury terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.Dubbed the Private Suite ("Let-Them-Eat-Cake Terminal" must have…

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Luxury at LAX, Garbage at Ibiza Airport, and Trump vs. Tourism: Today's Travel Briefing

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Australia Tourism Boost in 2016

Travel to Australia was big in 2016.According to Tourism Australia officials, the country received an estimated 8.3 million international visitors last year—an increase of 11%.…

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Meet Ozzie, the Only Giraffe in Nevada—And a Painter, Too

Travelers with overlapping interests in art and animals may want to add the Lion Habitat Ranch to their itineraries for any upcoming trips to Las Vegas.The animal sanctuary,…

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If You're Traveling to Australia from Asia, Beware Stowaway Toads

An Indonesian toad's wild ride had an unhappy ending in Australia last week.At Cairns Airport in the country's northeast, a sniffer dog brought a biosecurity officer's attention…

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Australia Tourism and Nevada's Artistic Giraffe: Today's Travel Briefing

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In Development: A Supersonic Jet That Zips Between London and NYC in About Three Hours

Supersonic commercial air travel between London and New York—which has been on pause ever since the demise of Concorde in 2003—could resume in the not too distant…

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Forgotten Tourist Spots from the Earliest Frommer's Guidebooks

Though there are a number of perennial must-see tourist attractions across the globe—your Great Walls , Grand Canyons , and Big Ben s—they are far outnumbered by the travel…

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Widest-Ever European River Cruise Ship Coming in 2019

River cruise line AmaWaterways has released details of the innovative design for the company's newest ship, the AmaMagna.Set to begin plying European waterways in 2019, the ship…

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American Writers Museum Opening Soon in Chicago

The first museum celebrating the collective achievements of the country's wordsmiths opens next week in Chicago.The privately funded American Writers Museum—which is located on…

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American Writers Museum Opening, Widest-Ever European River Ship, and Supersonic Transatlantic Flights: Today's Travel Briefing

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Incredibly Steep Aerial Tram Soon to Open in Norway

What's being billed as the world's steepest aerial tram is set to open in Norway later this month.Dubbed the Loen Skylift after the village where it originates, the cable car…

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How to Get the Most from a Great Wolf Lodge Vacation

If you’ve never heard of Great Wolf Lodge , you probably don’t know many 9-year-olds. This pack of wilderness-themed water-park resorts has been steadily expanding since the 1997…

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American Airlines Reducing Legroom in Economy Class

American Airlines is taking away some more legroom in the economy cabin.The carrier's new Boeing 737 Max jets, which are set to begin arriving later this year, will have a "seat…