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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…

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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…

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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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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.…

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

A roundup of travel news from all over

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

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

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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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Disney Opens Frozen Ride at Epcot

Do you want to build a snowman? You might want to hug one after standing in the hot Florida sun to get into Walt Disney World's new Frozen ride, which opened this week in Epcot and…

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Walking-on-Water Artwork Hugely Popular in Italy

The latest large-scale installation by conceptual artist Christo is a 2-mile long walkway covered in saffron-colored fabric and connecting two islands in Northern Italy's Lake Iseo…

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Scotland Gets Tourism Boost from TV Show

Tourism in Scotland has grown for the fourth year in a row, and experts think the Starz TV drama Outlander—based on Diana Gabaldon's series of novels about a 20th-century British…

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Wider Seats, Slimmer Seats, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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United's Plan to Boost Revenue: Slimmer Seats, More Chances to Upgrade

United Airlines, which has been struggling since a merger with Continental in 2010, outlined yesterday its plan for boosting revenue. The big news for price-sensitive travelers: by…