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8-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Female to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

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Nevada Clown Motel for Sale

A leading contender for the title of World's Creepiest Motel has just gone on the market.The Clown Motel is a 31-room accommodation in tiny Tonopah, Nevada, located about midway…

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8-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Female to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

AUGUST 1, 2017FLORIDA GIRL SETS KILIMANJARO RECORD (Travel + Leisure)An 8-year-old Florida girl has made history as the youngest female ever to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. After a…

Article / Food and Drink

A New Warning About Cocktails at Some Mexican All-Inclusive Resorts

Toxic alcohol is a rising problem at some unethical resorts in Mexico. Here's what you should know—and how to tell if you've had sub-par booze.

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Mud Festival Planned for New Zealand

The mud in most places isn't worth celebrating.Then again, most places aren't Rotorua, New Zealand, where geothermal activity creates geysers, hot springs, and, yes, mud rich in…

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New Zealand Mud Fest, Costly Hotel Cancellations, and Nevada's Clown Motel for Sale: Today's Travel Briefing

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"Despacito" Could Be Driving More Interest in Puerto Rico—But Not Visits

Chinese officials may want to rethink their recent decision to bar Justin Bieber from performing in their country.Turns out the pop heartthrob could be good for tourism. Just ask…

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Another Big Hotel Chain Makes Cancelling Costly

In June, Marriott changed its rules about cancelling hotel reservations. Before then, customers usually could cancel a room all the way until the day of check-in, sometimes the day…

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What to Do in Hoboken—Sinatra, Baseball, Hamilton, and New York's Best View

If you’ve traveled to New York City , you’ve probably spent quite a bit of time in Manhattan. Maybe you’ve ventured to the other boroughs, too, and passed a day in Brooklyn, Queens, or…

Article / Air Travel

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Atlantic Are Now Major Players in Travel

Low-cost airlines offering cheap flights to Europe are still going strong—and giving their bigger competitors a run for your money.

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Selfie Sticks Banned in Milan

The selfies you take in Milan this summer will have to be kept at arm's length.You certainly can't extend your reach with a selfie stick. Those devices have been officially banned…

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What to Do in New Orleans If You Don't Have Much Time

If you only have one day in New Orleans, you'll want to spend it in the vibrant, 300-year-old French Quarter , with its endless eyefuls of florid architecture, copious cultural…

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Eight Observations About Travel That May Be of Use for Your Next Vacation

Quick thoughts on Airbnb, Disneyland, airlines, Cuba, Washington's National Museum of African American History and Culture, and other recent travel developments

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Where to Find Romance for Honeymoons on Maui, Hawaii

Maui ’s sensual landscape makes it the perfect place to fall in love. The scent of flowers, the sound of tumbling waves, and the island’s intoxicating beauty beckon lovers. Read on to…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

An Ignorant Proposed Cut in Amtrak's Budget Would Devastate That Much-Needed Service

President Trump wants to reduce Amtrak's budget. Once and for all: What has the right wing got against long-distance rail service?

Article / National Parks

For Seniors, August 28 Is the Deadline for Enjoying One of the Great Travel Bargains

The price of a lifetime national parks pass for U.S. seniors is about to go WAY up.

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Is Bieber Good for Tourism?, an Airline for Millennials, and Milan's Selfie-Stick Ban: Today's Travel Briefing

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A New Airline "Aimed at Millennials" to Take Flight

Air France-KLM Group is launching a new airline, Joon, which will be "aimed at Millennials."In a press release that read like satire, or at best a cry for help—it was headlined…

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Popular Hike to Rio's Christ the Redeemer Closed Following Robberies

A popular hiking trail to the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro has been closed following a spate of robberies.In just 10 days, 58 people have become victims of…

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WATCH: British Airways's New Star-Studded Safety Video

Here's the thing about cutesy airplane safety videos: They're pretty charming the first time you see them, and there's some residual enjoyment to be gained the second or even third…

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Time Capsules: Perfectly Preserved Sites from American History

Sometimes we're lucky enough to recognize greatness while it's still among us. And when we do, if we're really fortunate, we're also wise enough to preserve history while it's still…

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Wait Times at Disneyland Keep Going Up

Despite rising ticket prices and efforts to fine-tune ride reservation systems, wait times at Disneyland keep going up.An extensive analysis of lines at the Anaheim, California…

Article / Cruise

In Spite of the President's Confusing Cuba Policy, Three Major Cruise Lines Persevere in Offering Brief and Superficial Visits

Despite the President’s murky efforts to limit the right of Americans to travel to Cuba, the cruise industry's brightest leaders lay future plans to bring even more vacationers…

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Crossing the Alps via the Gotthard Panorama Express

The former William Tell Express was one of the crown jewels of Swiss travel. The train would decamp from the placid banks of Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland , clamber some 5,400…

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Visiting Chicago? You're Doing It Wrong

Here’s a typical tourist's sightseeing itinerary for Chicago : After some shopping on the Magnificent Mile, you snap your photo next to "the Bean" in Millennium Park, drag yourself…