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In Final Days in Office, Obama Designates Five New National Monuments

On Thursday, during Barack Obama's last full week in office, the president did for the (probably) last time something he's done more than anybody else who's occupied the White House:…

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History Happened Here: 10 Civil Rights Landmarks That Aren't Museums

For those who haven’t had to struggle for their rights to vote, go to school, eat in restaurants, or marry, it can be easy to think of civil rights as a subject belonging to museums…

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JetBlue Now Offers Free Wi-Fi for All on Every Flight

JetBlue has good news for passengers terrified of spending a single solitary second away from the internet: The carrier now offers free high-speed Wi-Fi at every seat on every…

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Five New National Monuments, Free Wi-Fi on JetBlue, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Los Angeles Chosen As Site of George Lucas Museum

Los Angeles has been chosen by Star Wars creator George Lucas as the site of his upcoming Museum of Narrative Art.The facility, which will house the film director's collection…

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Airlines with the Best and Worst On-Time Performance in 2016

FlightStats, an aviation insights company, has released its highly regarded annual analysis of international airlines' on-time performance records.Topping the rankings for 2016:…

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Antigua's Got 365 Beaches. Here Are the Top 10

Ask Antiguans how many beaches their island has and you’ll likely get this matter-of-fact answer: “365—one for every day of the year.” For Antiguans, having hundreds of turquoise…

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California Tunnel Tree Toppled, Airlines with Best and Worst On-Time Performance, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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City of Ice Opens in China

(photo: @theeconomist / Instagram)If you take your vacation cues from Elsa in Frozen, you'll want to make your way immediately to northern China, where the 33rd annual Harbin…

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New Travel Trend: Camping in Medieval Churches in England

Camping in churches—or "champing"—is an increasingly popular activity in southeastern England. Possibly because adherents don't call it "churmping."The growing trend dates to…

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Famous Sequoia "Tunnel Tree" Toppled

The tree in 1899The Pioneer Cabin Tree, a historic tourist attraction carved out of a giant sequoia in the 1880s, was felled by a winter storm in Northern California this…

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Forthcoming Decisions by Trump May Have a Major, and Not Always Favorable, Impact on the U.S. Travel Industry

Your right to travel has always been intertwined with political affairs, and this moment in American history poses more questions about the future of travel than most.

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$7 Billion Renovation Planned for NYC's JFK Airport

New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport is getting a makeover.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced plans for a $7 billion renovation of the facility, which…

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Carnival's New "Ocean Medallions" Track Every Move—And Make Spending Thoughtless

Inspired by Disney's controversial MagicBand system, the largest cruise line company in the world launches new disks that will track guests' every whim and move.

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Makeover for JFK Airport in NYC, "Champing" in England, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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New, Lower Train Fare Between UK and Continental Europe for Eurail Pass Holders

Britain isn't always keen on linking up with the rest of Europe, but here's a rare exception that could benefit budget-conscious travelers.Eurostar, which offers high-speed…

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Computer Outage at Airport Customs Caused by Software Update, Not Hackers

Holiday travelers returning to the United States from international locations on Monday were greeted with enormous lines and long waits at airports, thanks to a four-hour computer…

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Berlin's Long-Delayed New Airport Probably Won't Open in 2017

Currently five years overdue and counting, Berlin's new international airport is scheduled to open at last in late 2017.Then again, maybe not.The project's chief executive,…

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Further Delays for Berlin's New Airport, Customs Computer Outage, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Bid for the Chance to Ride in Alaska's Iditarod Race

Here's a winter travel idea for those of you with a sense of adventure: Until January 20, you can bid for the chance to ride in the basket of a musher's sled in the 2017 Iditarod…

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The U.S. Dollar Continues to Soar Against Virtually Every Foreign Currency, Cutting the Cost of Rooms and Meals Abroad

There's an update to changes in the world currency markets, and the news is excellent for travelers considering a vacation abroad this year.

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Obama Protects Two New National Monuments

Cedar Mesa, Bear Ears Buttes National MonumentPresident Obama has set aside another 1.65 million acres for public use and future vacations by declaring them National…

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U.S. Now Asking Visitors to Divulge Social Media Info

The United States government is now asking foreign visitors to supply links to their social media accounts when they arrive in the country.The change applies to those entering…

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

Dubai , it often seems, is not so much a conventional city as a fascinating urban experiment in which almost anything can happen—and frequently does. This is the place where some of…

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Two New National Monuments, Alaska's Iditarod, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over