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The World's Biggest Bouncy House
A company called V-Formation has created what's being billed as the world's largest bouncy house.Dubbed The Beast, the inflatable behemoth stretches across a length of 893…
Therapy Animals on Planes, West Elm Hotels, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
A roundup of travel news from all over
Marriott Finalizes Purchase of Starwood, Creating World's Biggest Hotel Chain
On Friday, Marriott International's $13 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide was finalized, having been delayed for months pending approval from U.S.,…
Weather Forecast for Fall: Warm Everywhere
Remember when September was autumn? It sure doesn't feel like that this year in the United States—you'll search in vain for a nip in the air pretty much anywhere you travel in the…
Passenger Suing Airline Over "Spillover" from Overweight Seatmate
A passenger is suing Emirates because he says a nine-hour flight operated by the airline was ruined by the "spillover" of an overweight person seated next to him.The guy doing…
The World's Largest Hotel Chain, a Lawsuit Over Airplane-Seat "Spillover," and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Great Wall Repairs Spark Outrage
(Photo: CNN/Twitter)An effort to restore a 700-year-old portion of the Great Wall of China has sparked outrage on social media after photos of the project were posted…
Theme Park Geared Toward Adults Planned for Las Vegas
A plan for a theme park geared toward adults was released in Las Vegas last week.Dubbed Xpark Vegas, the site would include such grownups-only activities as speedboat racing,…
Disney World's Strict Rules for Wearing Halloween Costumes
Ever wondered why you don't see more adult guests at Disney World in Orlando wearing costumes? Simple. They're not allowed on anybody over 14—except, of course, for the people…
Great Wall Repairs, Disney World Costume Rules, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
On Saturday: National Public Lands Day and Smithsonian's African American Museum Opening
Tomorrow is the last Saturday of September, which means it's National Public Lands Day in the United States. Admission to all federally controlled parks, forests, and monuments—and…
Tourist in Kenya Killed by Elephant He Was Trying to Photograph
An Italian tourist in the coastal region of Kenya was killed by an elephant this week after the man got too close while trying to take a photograph.The 66-year-old tourist and his…
The World's Most Visited City
Bangkok is the world's most popular travel destination this year, according to an annual ranking of 132 cities by financial-services company MasterCard.Estimated to receive a…
The World's Top Travel Destination, National Public Lands Day, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Only 12% of Visitors in Colorado Use Marijuana, Says State Tourism Office
As our own Arthur Frommer pointed out recently, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in Colorado has increased the number of visits to the state—but not by as much as you…
Part of Prague's Dancing House Now a Hotel
(Photo: Pedro Szekely/Wikimedia Commons)Prague's iconic Dancing House—which features two towers of glass and concrete that appear to be cutting a rug on the banks of the Vltava…
If You Want to See the Northern Lights, This Is the Winter to Do It
(Photo: FreeImages/Dave Dyet)If seeing the Northern Lights is on your bucket list (and why wouldn't it be?), this winter could be the best chance you'll get until the middle of…
Depending on Whether Authorities Have Reduced the Threat of Zika, Florida Might Otherwise be an Unusually Favorable Destination for Your Winter Vacation
Florida is feeling wild this year.No state has had worse recent luck than Florida in attracting tourism, and that might create better conditions for your own trip…
Marijuana Tourism in Colorado, Northern Lights Time Crunch, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Government Softens Miami Zika Warning
Crediting the effectiveness of aerial pesticide spraying, U.S. health officials are no longer advising pregnant women to stay out of Miami's Wynwood arts district due to an outbreak…
Pieces of Concorde Jet Going Up for Auction
Seats from the Concorde (photo: Marc Labarbe/Twitter)You might not have gotten to fly aboard the supersonic Concorde jet before it was grounded in 2003, but you'll soon have a…
Video: Passenger on Emirates Gets Free Upgrade to $21,000 Seat in First Class
When YouTube vlogger Casey Neistat was recently upgraded for free to first class on an Emirates Airlines flight from Dubai to New York City, he did what YouTube vloggers do and…
Miami Zika Update, Concorde Auction, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Obama Designates Underwater Monument Off the Coast of New England
Last week President Barack Obama designated 4,913 square miles off the coast of New England as a new marine national monument, creating the first fully protected area in the U.S.…
New Communication System for Pilots and Air-Traffic Controllers Will Make Flights Faster and Safer, FAA Says
Federal Aviation Administration officials say that a new communication system used by pilots and air-traffic controllers is helping flights move with more speed and safety.The…