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"Game of Thrones" to Film in Northern Spain
A beach near Barrika in Spain's Basque Country (photo: Jesús Ignacio Bravo Soler/Wikimedia Commons)On the one hand, we have a hard time understanding why people would base…
Priceline Ditches Its "Name Your Own Price" Program for Airfares. What's the Real Meaning of This Move for Consumers?
When Priceline launched its “Name Your Own Price” feature for airfare some 15 years ago, the effect was electric. A major company had pulled back the curtain, letting the public in…
"Game of Thrones" on a Beach in Spain, Harassed Baby Seals on Beaches in England, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
A roundup of travel news from all over
Zika Update: U.S. Issues Singapore Travel Advisory
Though the largest outbreaks of Zika have been in Latin American and Caribbean countries, there have also been cases of the virus, which can be transmitted by mosquitos, reported in…
London Double-Decker Bus Converted Into Hotel Room
The South Causey Inn's double-decker bus room (photo: katyjourno/Instagram)Let's say you want to sleep inside an iconic symbol of London.The royal residences are likely out…
Video Appears to Show Vandals Destroying Beloved Oregon Rock Formation
From the this-is-why-we-can't-have-nice-things department:Video has surfaced that appears to show vandals in coastal Oregon destroying an iconic rock formation by pushing it…
Zika in Singapore, Vandals on Oregon Coast, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Controversial Legislation for Grand Canyon Aerial Tram
Last week a Navajo Nation council member introduced controversial legislation for an aerial tram and other tourist attractions at the eastern rim of the Grand Canyon.Dubbed the…
World's Longest, Highest Glass-Bottom Bridge Closes for Renovations
Zhangjiagie glass bridge in China (photo: skytg24hd/Instagram)That was quick.On Friday the world's longest and highest glass-bottom bridge, located in China's Zhangjiagie…
Hotel Chains Testing High-Tech Innovations
The fully automated future foretold by The Jetsons hasn't quite come to pass yet, but more and more hotels are doing their part to hurry things along.The Washington Post offers a…
A Tram at Arizona's Grand Canyon, a Closed Bridge at China's Grand Canyon, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Low Fares to Havana Now on Sale from Spirit
Fast on the heels of JetBlue operating the first flight in more than 50 years from the United States to Cuba, Spirit Airlines has begun offering, as of yesterday, its ultra-low fares…
World's Largest Indoor Theme Park Opens in Dubai
In Dubai—land of the superlative—the world's largest indoor theme park opened this week.Covering 1.5 million square feet, IMG Worlds of Adventure features 17 major thrill rides…
Closed Due to Fires, Yellowstone's South Entrance Reopens
Several lightning-caused wildfires continue to burn in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks this week.The biggest blaze has damaged 55 square miles of protected terrain…
Yellowstone Fires, World's Biggest Indoor Theme Park, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
First Flight from U.S. to Cuba in More Than 50 Years
In air travel, yesterday was one for the history books.The first regularly scheduled commercial passenger flight between the United States and Cuba in more than 50 years left Fort…
Indian Tourism Minister Says Female Visitors Shouldn't Wear Skirts
At a press conference on Sunday, Indian tourism minister Mahesh Sharma said that in order to stay safe, female visitors to the country should avoid wearing skirts or going out alone…
American Airlines Puts Responsibility for Improving Service on . . . Passengers?
American Airlines has embarked on a novel, verging-on-shameless new marketing campaign gently reminding passengers to stay civil in the skies.Because "great flyers make the best…
The Fees Travelers Love....At Least for Now
Discuss the mechanics of travel with most folks and the talk inevitably turns to fees. Sometimes you can actually feel the room heating up as travelers rail against having to pay…
First U.S.-Cuba Flight in 50 Years, Indian Tourism Minister Tells Women Not to Wear Skirts, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Orlando Theme Parks Dispensing Free Insect Repellent to Ease Zika Fears
Visitors to Orlando's major theme parks are now being offered free insect repellent as fears of the mosquito-borne Zika virus continue to grow in Florida.You can get complimentary…
Qatar Airport to Charge Departure Tax to All Passengers
Starting on December 1, if you happen to pass through Hamad International Airport near Qatar's capital city of Doha, you're going to be charged a "departure tax" of about $10 (35…
Travel Site User Gets 47-Year Layover and Hilarious Customer-Service Response
We know it's only Wednesday, but you can stop looking for the Customer Service Rep of the Week. It's Jen from Skyscanner.The company, an airline search engine that compares…
Orlando Theme Parks Respond to Zika Fears, Customer Service Rep Responds to 47-Year Layover, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
France's High Court Strikes Down Burkini Ban
As the United States has discovered in its own fight against terrorism, it can be difficult to combat militant extremists while preserving human rights.The beaches of the French…