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Dollywood Adds Calming Room for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Theme parks—which are basically shrines to sensory overload—can be overwhelming for kids with autism spectrum disorders. All those noises, lights, and crowds can be downright…

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In China You Can Use Uber to Get a Hot Air Balloon

Uber China is introducing a new service called Uber+Travel that will let you use the car-hailing app to request rides on boats as well as hot air balloons. The company has tried out…

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Why You Should Stay Away from Cleveland and Philly This Month

Cleveland and Philadelphia are both historic and inviting all-American cities—and you should avoid them like the plague this month. Unless, of course, you plan on attending,…

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July Fourth Travel and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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US Airports Tighten Security After Istanbul Attack

If you're passing through an airport this weekend, expect huge crowds and heightened security measures. The crowds are due to the July Fourth holiday, of course. The heightened…

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Zika Update, Phoenix Hiking, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Travelers to Dominican Republic Lead Positive Zika Tests in NYC

According to data from New York City's health department, more than half of residents who have tested positive for the Zika virus had recently traveled to the Dominican Republic.…

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Phoenix Considers Hiking Ban During Extreme Heat

The city of Phoenix is considering new rules that would close its vast network of hiking trails during periods of extreme heat. Under the policy being mulled over, the closures would…

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Busiest Airports During July 4th Weekend

It's going to be crowded at the airports during July Fourth weekend. An estimated 11 million air travelers are expected to pass through the nation's various terminals on the way to…

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Obamas Pick Architects for Presidential Library

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have selected the architects who will design the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Choosing from among 144 architects from…

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Istanbul Airport Attack, Cuban Tourism, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Discount Airline Coming to Newark

Allegiant Air will soon begin offering flights to and from Newark Liberty International Airport. That makes it the airport's first discount carrier since a government lawsuit charged…

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Elevated Park Opens at WTC Site

An elevated park overlooking the World Trade Center memorial opened in New York City on Wednesday. Modeled after Manhattan's popular High Line, the 1-acre, $50 million Liberty Park…

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Deadly Suicide Bombings at Istanbul Airport

Three suicide bombers attacked Istanbul Ataturk Airport last night, killing at least 41 people and injuring more than 230. According to Turkish officials, police shot at the…

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July Fourth Travel, Uber Changes, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Cuban Hotel Becomes First Operated by US Company

Sometimes slapping a Four Points by Sheraton sign on the side of a building can be a historic event. That's what happened in Havana this week, as the Gaviota 5th Avenue Hotel began…

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Uber to Downplay Surge Pricing

If you use Uber to get around when you're on vacation (or when you're home), you'll soon see a change in the ride-sharing service's most hated feature. That would be surge pricing,…

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Record Number of July 4th Travelers Expected

A record 43 million Americans are expected to travel during Independence Day weekend (Thursday, June 30-Monday, July 4). And according to AAA, a whopping 84% of them will be…

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Spirit Airlines Seeks to Improve Operations, Reputation

If ever there were a company dedicated to proving you get what you pay for, it's Spirit Airlines—the budget carrier often named #1 when it comes to customer complaints and not…

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Brexit Fallout, Fake Monks, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Brexit and American Travel

What does Britain's vote to leave the European Union mean for American travelers? Cheaper prices throughout Britain (at least for now). Amid the uncertainty following the vote, the…

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Beware of Fake Monks in NYC

There's something you should be on your guard about if you're visiting New York City this summer: fake monks. According to the city's Buddhist leaders, men in orange robes claiming…

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"Poshtels" Come to the USA

A new breed of posh hostels—or "poshtels"—have begun appearing in the United States after gaining popularity in Europe. Far from the old image of hostels as rundown, cramped, and…

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Disney's Frozen Ride, Italy's Floating Piers, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Today's Eurail Pass: A Conversation on What Travelers Need to Know

The Eurail Pass is not new, but it’s still not as well known among first-time travelers to Europe as it should be. The pass, which has a number of different iterations, allows…