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Take the S.L.U.T. in Seattle and other transit tips

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:31:20 GMT

Navigating the idiosyncrasies of big city transit systems.

Top 25 U.S. destinations: TripAdvisor's winners

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:49:51 GMT

Website names best-rated domestic and international locales.

Iconic Titanic artifact coming to USA

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:33:04 GMT

The recently authenticated Hartley violin will be on exhibit before going to auction. .

'Amazing' hotel deals in Europe, but getting there ....

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:35:19 GMT

Hotel prices in Europe are way down for the summer, but airfares aren't.

Prize-winning national park photos

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:41:31 GMT

Entries are now being accepted for the 2013 competition. Win $15,000.

Top 10 weird foreign laws

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:34:16 GMT

Don't pee in the ocean in Portugal and other tips to remain on the right side of the law.

Laura Bly and Kitty Bean Yancey say 'Happy trails'

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:16:35 GMT

Two Dispatches writers leave USA TODAY and say farewell

USA's happiest seaside town: The winner is ...

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:05:44 GMT

'Coastal Living' magazine held a vote to choose the happiest seaside town.

These new roller coasters will make your head spin

Thu, 9 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Theme parks from coast to coast aim to attract customers with new thrill rides.

Harry Potter does London in Universal park expansion

Wed, 8 May 2013 03:56:44 GMT

Theme park to expand its popular Wizarding World attraction in 2014.

ABBA museum opens in Stockholm

Tue, 7 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Exhibit is part of the Swedish Music Hall of Fame.

In defense of tourists: 8 travel tips from the masses

Mon, 6 May 2013 07:51:49 GMT

In honor of National Tourist Appreciation Day, learn these eight lessons.

Summer 2013 hot spots: Where to maximize bang for buck

Fri, 3 May 2013 06:15:08 GMT

Orlando and Vegas rank high as usual, but so do some less expected spots.

'Survival cannibalism' practiced by Jamestown settlers

Wed, 1 May 2013 06:39:22 GMT

New forensic evidence is the subject of an exhibit at the historic site in Virginia.

Budget cuts close areas of Smithsonian museums

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:34:15 GMT

Exhibit areas in three Smithsonian museums will close because of federal budget cuts.

Ireland's 'Gathering' reels in tourists

Thu, 2 May 2013 02:10:55 GMT

A government-led tourist campaign to draw visitors of Irish descent is paying dividends.

How to keep kids safe? Tattoo them is one option.

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:30:38 GMT

Here are strategies to keep children from getting lost.

Will travel for burgers: Sampling the best in 50 states

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:53:49 GMT

A retired couple spent two-plus years and traveled thousands of miles to eat burgers.

Celebrating a 'Gathering of Nations' in Albuquerque

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

This weekend's Native American powwow in Albuquerque marks the event's 30th anniversary.

This dating site livens up airport layovers

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:18:02 GMT

Stuck at the airport? Not if you can meet a new friend or lover.

'Vine' for travelers: Six-second postcards take off

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:42:28 GMT

Twitter's popular new iPhone app lets users shoot and share up to six seconds of video.

A tourist family's ups and downs in traumatized Boston

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:46:20 GMT

A dad, mom and two kids experience the fear and spirit in traumatized Boston.

Boston travel update: Transit service back, lockdown lifted

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:03:59 GMT

Police capture surviving bombing suspect; transit service resumes and lockdown is lifted.

A reader's long-haul tale of lost and found on the road

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:16:20 GMT

Have you lost something on a trip and gotten it back? This guy can tell you some tales.

Sniff-off: Does that candle smell like Charleston?

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Our panel of travel reporters and editors puts travel candles to the sniff test.

Boston visitors face disruptions after bomb blasts

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:34:03 GMT

After Monday's bomb blasts, the Copley Square area remains closed; security tightened.

Stupid traveler trick: Leaving my stuff at the airport

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:17:04 GMT

Losing it at the gate: A traveler's tale

Travels in Burger Land: Seeking the nation's best hamburgers

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

A new Travel Channel series explores the art of the hamburger.

Lessons from the Louvre: How to avoid pickpockets

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:35:30 GMT

A one-day closure of Paris' Louvre Museum spotlights a persistent problem.

Paris' Louvre Museum reopens after pickpocket protest

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:59:32 GMT

Paris museum closed Wednesday after staffers protested against gangs of aggressive thieves.

Can you name the 'tastiest' town in the South?

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:45:48 GMT

"Southern Living' readers pick the best places for dining down South.

N. Korea urges foreigners to leave; Seoul unperturbed

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:39:29 GMT

S. Korea and foreign embassies in Seoul don't deem threat credible.

New pop-up book benefits cash-strapped national parks

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Proceeds from the book go to the National Parks Conservation Association.

Where to find the season's best beer festivals

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

The booming craft beer movement has spawned hundreds of events where microbrews rule.

Average ticket prices for Vegas shows hit a record high

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 12:50:22 GMT

A decline in Las Vegas show prices last year is reversed as times get better.

Google sells Frommer's guides back to Arthur Frommer

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:11:07 GMT

The iconic travel brand, acquired by Google last year, will continue in print and online.

Where to find spring's best wildflower blooms

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:30:49 GMT

A guide to some of the nation's most vibrant wildflower blooms.

Ruling: Rafter Kaitlin Kenney's death was accidental

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 04:03:16 GMT

Medical examiner says Kaitlin Kenney died by accident during a Grand Canyon rafting trip.

USA's first 'pot tourism' firm touts Colorado trip

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 10:38:05 GMT

My 420 Tours' first package is geared to this month's World Cannabis Week in Denver.

Hola, partiers: Put Seville's Feria on your bucket list

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:42:43 GMT

At an annual April gathering in Andalucia, the drinking and dancing last till dawn.

Top 5 gripes about casinos – and yes, losing is No. 1

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:50:51 GMT

Gaming guide offers strategies for dealing with casino annoyances.

New at U.S. attractions: wild coasters, Angry Birds

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:38:31 GMT

Snoopy, fast coasters and Angry Birds are among new theme park attractions for 2013.

'Best of Las Vegas' awards reveal the winners

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:15:44 GMT

'Las Vegas Review-Journal' readers pick their favorite hotels, clubs and more.

New list ranks top domestic and international islands

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:13:18 GMT

TripAdvisor declares world's top islands. Just don't ask how they determined the winners.

NYC's Met Museum sued over 'deceptive' admission policy

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:30:58 GMT

A lawsuit claims the art museum deceives visitors into paying 'recommended' $25 admission.

Ellis Island likely to stay closed through 2013

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:59:08 GMT

Nearby Statue of Liberty reopens by July 4, but Sandy's wrath lingers.

Pop-up prison museum spotlights rare inmate artifacts

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:36:39 GMT

Pop-up prison museum spotlights inmate-made weapons and more.

Big British Invite beckons in New York this weekend

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:35:19 GMT

"Big British Invite" pop-up event showcases the best of Britain this weekend

NCAA-style contest picks the best B&B breakfast

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:19:08 GMT

An NCAA-style tourney pits sweet against savory breakfast dishes at bed and breakfasts.

Jimmy Buffett plans a time-share resort on St. Thomas

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:55:45 GMT

The 'Margaritaville' man plans to get into the time-share biz on St. Thomas

Statue of Liberty to reopen by July 4

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:27:26 GMT

Closed since Superstorm Sandy hit in October, Lady Liberty reopens by Independence Day.

U.S. billionaire buys Lonely Planet travel guides

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:17:01 GMT

Founded 40 years ago, the "backpacker's bible" now faces economic headwinds.

Disney bans solo kids under 14 at U.S. parks

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:55:23 GMT

Starting March 23, any child under 14 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

100 years after her death, new honors for Harriet Tubman

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:38:51 GMT

Namesake parks, programs and exhibits mark the 100th anniversary of the abolitionist's death.

New pope could bring glory for Rome, Argentina tourism

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:34:42 GMT

U.S. tour operators expect a jump in demand for travel to the Vatican.

2013's top value destinations: Are they worth the trip?

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Top-tier cities generally don't make the cut, but there are some gems in this list.

Senior travel gets 21st century upgrade

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:59:39 GMT

Put away those discount books and road atlases. There's a new tool for seniors on the go.

'Angry Birds' attraction to launch at Kennedy Space Center

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:15:14 GMT

A worldwide phenom video game launches at NASA attraction

New attraction: Drive a muscle car in the Vegas desert

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 10:09:41 GMT

A new off-track experience in Vegas awaits lovers of fierce cars.

Par-taaay! 2013's trashiest spring break destinations

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Liquor stores, tattoo parlors and strip joints add to the debauched allure.

Mark your calendar for National Cherry Blossom Festival

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Peak blooms are predicted for March 26-30.

Las Vegas to get a new adult party pool

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 03:54:49 GMT

The adult pool scene continues to grown in Vegas with a new one at Mandalay Bay.

Chicago to gain a Biggest Loser Resort

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:39:41 GMT

The Biggest Loser Resort chain is expanding to the Midwest

Travel goods show unveils new must-have gear

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Award-winning innovations from the annual Travel Goods Association show.

What to know before you rent a car abroad

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Recent controversy over a Florida law puts a spotlight on international driving permits.

A new weapon in the battle against jet lag

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 07:52:14 GMT

A website called 'Jet Lag Rooster' taps into the science of travelers' circadian rhythms.

New York's Fire Island bans nude sunbathing

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:54:03 GMT

Officials will start enforcing a decades-old ban on island beaches starting this summer.

Is your vacation rental legal?

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:03:59 GMT

A new website spotlights existing laws across the USA and lobbies for change.

Online travel companies lose ground with consumers

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:11:37 GMT

Survey: Customer satisfaction is lower for online travel than for other e-commerce.

Tourists see a different Iran reality than 'Argo' image

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:15:22 GMT

For intrepid U.S. tourists, the 'Axis of Evil' shatters preconceived notions.

Sword swallowing and other sideshow secrets revealed!

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:00:00 GMT

It's World Sword Swallower's Day. Pros demonstrate their craft in 16 U.S. venues.

Yellowstone to recommend new rules for snowmobiles

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:33:40 GMT

New park guidelines try to balance snowmobiles and snow coaches with quieter pursuits.

Las Vegas Strip shootings put city's image in crosshairs

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:32:10 GMT

Thursday's shootout on the Strip killed three, and is third violent incident this month.

Cirque tells more about new Michael Jackson Vegas show

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:47:29 GMT

Cirque du Soleil gives more details about its new Michael Jackson spectacular.

Death Valley named world's largest 'dark sky park'

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:40:18 GMT

The International Dark-Sky Association cites the California park as world's largest.

'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign may get crosswalk

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:06:41 GMT

To make viewing safer, changes are in the works for an iconic tourist attraction.

Atlantic City's luxe Revel resort to file for bankruptcy

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:06:14 GMT

A $2.4 billion New Jersey casino resort is in financial hot water.

TripAdvisor users rate the best U.S. and world beaches

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:04:14 GMT

What are the best stretches of sand in the USA and the world? Here's a list.

Scottish castle hopes to cash in on 'Downton Abbey'

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:17:24 GMT

The season finale of 'Downton Abbey' was filmed at Inveraray Castle in the Scottish Highlands.

Borgata is first casino to offer 'betting from bed'

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:19:00 GMT

Starting today, the Atlantic City casino is the first to offer in-room bets via televison.

Carnival passenger relates days of 'emotional breakdown'

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:05:43 GMT

A passenger on board the Carnival Triumph relates days of emotional breakdown.

State Department warns of kidnap threat to Americans in Peru

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:00:11 GMT

U.S. travelers warned of kidnap threat around Peru's Machu Picchu.

Robert De Niro talks about his new Las Vegas hotel

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:47:46 GMT

Which tough-guy actor has a soft spot for the hotel business?

Customer dies of heart attack at the Heart Attack Grill in Vegas

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:12:54 GMT

A patron has died after suffering a heart attack at a diner touting "flatliner fries."

Cool art shows in hot Las Vegas

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:33:37 GMT

Where to see Warhol, Koons, best of National Geographic photos?

Free love in Times Square on Valentine's Day

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:54:19 GMT

If you're in New York City on Valentine's Day, you can renew vows and more.

Should restaurants give "good kid" discounts?

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:38:03 GMT

A Washington restaurant rewards well-behaved kids; some airlines launch "kid-free" zones.

Turning spare foreign change into charitable gold

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:27:18 GMT

Programs like Change for Good help travelers feel good about emptying their wallets.

A haunted look at Route 66

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 05:55:20 GMT

The real ghosts of Route 66 are empty shells of gas stations, restaurants and hotels.

What travelers need to know about the winter storm

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:41:53 GMT

Air, rail and bus service in the Northeast have been preemptively canceled due to weather.

Bikinis in Antarctica? SI swimsuit issue goes global

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Sports Illustrated hits Antarctica for its 2013 swimsuit issue. Brrr.

Frida & Diego reunite at Atlanta's High Museum

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:10:30 GMT

The largest assemblage of the artists' works arrives at its only U.S. stop Feb. 14.

Get hitched at a Vegas 'pop-up' chapel or a Denny's

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 12:53:39 GMT

Get hitched for real or just for fun at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Six tourists raped, robbed in Acapulco

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 01:57:35 GMT

Six tourists were raped and robbed in Acapulco by gunmen who broke into their bungalow.

With new hotels, Haiti seeks high-end tourists

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 12:23:43 GMT

Haiti angles for tourists with a new luxury lodging, new tourist corridor and new guide.

Jamaica hotels tout discounts tied to Super Bowl ad

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 05:13:35 GMT

Volkswagen's popular "get happy" ad prompts 20 hotels to offer deals.

American's death in Turkey puts focus on solo travel

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 04:04:37 GMT

Sarai Sierra's death in Istanbul, Turkey has put a spotlight on risks and strategies.

Proposed Hawaii law protects celebs from prying eyes

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 02:25:55 GMT

"Steven Tyler Act" would shield famous visitors and residents from reporters and paparazzi

The world's worst airplane seat

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 04:02:15 GMT

There are seats that even under ideal circumstances provide fliers with a bad experience.

Portugal pitches 'big wave' surf tourism after record ride

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 08:18:01 GMT

U.S. surfer's record-breaking ride puts spotlight on the fishing village of Nazare