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More and More Business Travelers Using Uber Instead of Taxis

An increasing number of business travelers are making the switch from taxis and rental cars to ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, according to a report from Certify, a company…

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Antigovernment Violence Threatens Ethiopia's Tourism Gains

Until this month, Ethiopian tourism had been on the upswing.The European Council on Tourism and Trade named the country the world’s top travel destination in 2015, and it was…

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Trump Tower Vexes Chicago Tour Guides, More Business Travelers Use Uber, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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The Best Time to Buy Holiday Flights? It's Now. DO IT NOW.

There are exactly 48 days 'til Christmas. If you plan to travel for the end-of-year holidays, now might be a good time to buy your plane tickets, according to a study released by…

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New Details About Universal's Planned Water Park—Including Wearable Tech to Cut Wait Times

Universal Orlando Resort released new details last week about its upcoming Volcano Bay water park, which is set to open at the central Florida amusement complex next summer.We now…

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New Mobile App Helps You Find Workspace Anywhere in the World

Generally, we recommend using travel as a chance to unplug from the workaday world. But when something important comes up and that becomes simply unfeasible, there's a handy new…

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Universal Orlando's Planned Water Park, the Best Time to Buy Holiday Flights, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Psssst! Because of Exaggerated Fears, Paris Is Today More Accessible to the Foreign Tourist Than Ever Before

The case for Paris—whether you've visited a hundred times or never before

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Hyatt Revamps Loyalty Program, Rewarding Spending Instead of Stays

Hyatt Hotels Corporation plans to revamp its loyalty program next year.On March 1, the Hyatt Gold Passport will be replaced by the World of Hyatt program, which will have three…

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Following Earthquakes, Is Italy Travel Still Safe?

The 6.6-magnitude earthquake that hit central Italy on Sunday—the country's largest since 1980—was only the latest in a series of tremors that have shaken Italy since summer.Just…

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How Veep Nominee Mike Pence's Plane Was Stopped When It Overshot the Runway

When a campaign plane carrying Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence skidded off the runway during a rainy landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport last week, no one on…

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Visiting New York City? The Top Pitfalls to Avoid

You've made the right decision in choosing New York City for your next vacation. Few places can beat its cultural diversity, historic sights, topnotch museums, world-class restaurants,…

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A 24-Hour Food Tour of Valencia

The hometown of paella is a gastronomic stalwart of Spain. Our writer eats his way through the city in one whirlwind day.

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Earthquakes in Italy, Hyatt Revamps Loyalty Program, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Study: Tarmac-Delay Rule Has Not Led to More Canceled Flights

It's been six years now since the Department of Transportation introduced a rule that penalizes airlines with hefty fines every time they leave passengers sitting on the tarmac for…

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New England Ski Resorts Improving Snowmaking Capacity After Disappointing 2015-16 Season

The winter of 2015-16 was the warmest on record for many parts of New England, according to the National Weather Service.For the region's ski resorts, that meant a marked lack of…

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Jane Goodall-Approved Wildlife Tours Announced

For travelers who want close encounters with wildlife but also want to respect animals' freedom, G Adventures has introduced the Jane Goodall Collection of vacations.It's a…

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Lincoln and Wilson in Washington, D.C.: 2 Presidential Homes Beyond the White House

You don't have to take a White House tour to walk in the footsteps of a U.S. President. The homes of two of America's most complex, important Presidents are open to visitors -- and…

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Jane Goodall-Approved Wildlife Tours, Weather Anxiety at New England Ski Resorts, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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10 Tourist-Friendly Businesses Open 275 Years Or Longer

While it can be comforting to grab a pumpkin spice latte a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées, there are richer travel experiences to be had if you opt for authenticity, and few…

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No More Glasses in Passport Photos, Cruising with Pets, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Iraq Museum Opens in Former Saddam Hussein Palace

For the first time in decades, a new museum has opened in war-torn Iraq. Its location: a palace that once belonged to Saddam Hussein.The former dictator had nearly 100…

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The Only Cruise Ship That Welcomes Dogs and Cats

Reflecting the growing trend of traveling with pets, there are tons of dog- and cat-friendly hotels and vacation rentals to choose from. But when it comes to taking your fur ball on…

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No More Glasses in Passport Photos

As of yesterday, November 1, the State Department will no longer accept passport photos of applicants wearing glasses. You'll have to take them off for your pic, even if you wear…

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10 New Hotels for a Warm-Weather Vacay this Winter

Need a warm vacation idea for this winter? These hot new hotels have announced openings in the world's top warm-weather destinations, from Mexico to Miami to the Caribbean. We haven't…