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Princess Cruises Expands Onboard Gambling—To the Entire Ship

According to the North American Foundation for Gambling Addiction Help, 2.6% of adult Americans, or about 10 million people, struggle with a gambling addiction. For them, a Princess…

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Make The Delicious Drinks, Cocktails, and Mocktails from Disney’s U.S. Parks

LeFou’s Brew at Magic Kingdom, Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshakes at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Frozen Sunshine from Beaches Cream at Disney's Beach Club —Disney certainly knows how…

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U.S. Sets a Date for Reopening to Fully Vaccinated International Tourists

The White House has set a date for allowing in fully vaccinated international travelers again after restrictions were imposed 19 months ago. Those restrictions will be lifted on…

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Will There Ever Be a Subway Train Direct to NYC's LaGuardia Airport?

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's head-scratcher of a plan to bring a public transit train to New York City's LaGuardia Airport has been sent back to the drawing board. The…

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Getting the Most Out of a Visit to NYC's New SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Observation Deck

Novelist Edith Wharton once wrote, “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” In the case of New York City’s newest observation deck,…

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Why the U.S. Needs a Vaccine Requirement for Domestic Travel—and Is Unlikely to Get One

Should the United States require people who are traveling within the country to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19? Or, barring that, should passengers at least have to show that…

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When to Buy and When to Fly for the Cheapest Airfare in 2022: New Research

Many annual traditions have been pushed aside by the pandemic, but not one of this writer's favorites: the annual joint report by the Airline Reporting Corporation and Expedia. Why am…

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United States to Finally Reopen Borders with Canada and Mexico

Update, October 15: The government of the United States has finalized the date on which its borders will reopen to tourism: Monday November 8, 2021. Read the full details of the…

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The World's Best Cities for Beer

We sipped suds around the globe to find the best cities for drinking beer (it's a tough job, but somebody had to do it). Here are the world's top destinations for indulging in ale,…

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Filmmaker Wes Anderson Designed a Real Train Car You Can Ride In

Film director Wes Anderson (pictured above) has redesigned a real-life, luxury train carriage and, honestly, what took him so long? It's an environment—small, self-contained, elegant,…

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These Are the Vaccines Accepted for Entry into the United States

The USA will permit entry of foreign travelers as long as they have been vaccinated with a Covid-19 drug that appears on this list.

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PHOTOS: The World's Most Impressive New Skyscrapers

A stunning addition to the already iconic harborside skyline of Sydney, Australia, has been named the world's best new skyscraper. The 890-foot-tall One Barangaroo tower (pictured…

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Best Ghost Tours in the U.S.: 7 Ghoulish Guided Walks

From coast to coast, America has no shortage of ghost stories. Who better to explain the things that go bump in the night than a local tour guide? Whether you're an aspiring paranormal…

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The "Into the Wild" Bus Finally Goes on Display at a Museum

For one day in June 2020, hikers in backcountry Alaska could glimpse a truly fanciful sight: a rusting, 1950s Fairbanks City Transit System bus flying over the treetops. In 1992, the…

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Safety Tips for Hiking and Camping in Bear Country

Follow this easy advice to avoid a dangerous bear encounter in the great outdoors.

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Airlines and Airports Are Fighting Over Runway Fees. Your Airfare Could Soar.

Separate industry groups representing airlines and airports got into a spat this week, and—surprise!—you could end up the loser in the fight. At issue are the charges that airports…

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Eight Ways to Plan a More Affordable, Safer Ski Vacation

The leaves are turning and the days are getting shorter. That means just one thing: The first ski trip is just a wax job and a blizzard away. Whether you're a gear junkie, gym rat or…

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7 Bewitching Filming Locations from "Hocus Pocus" That You Can Visit in Salem, Massachusetts

Come, little children! It's all just a bunch of "Hocus Pocus" at these Salem spots that appeared in Disney's beloved Halloween movie classic.

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The 8 Spookiest Catacombs and Tombs on the Planet

If you're looking for a way to face your humanity head on—or give yourself a good scare—few places will satisfy more than a visit to an old catacomb, tomb, or ossuary. We've chosen the…

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TSA Lowers PreCheck Renewal Fee (but Here's How to Get It for Free)

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has decided it's time to lower the charge passengers pay to renew PreCheck memberships. TSA PreCheck is one of the federal…

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New York City Puts Hotels, Shows, and Museums on Sale for October

Fall is normally New York City's most busy and expensive season, with hundreds of thousands of travelers descending on the city for business meetings, Broadway show weekends, the…

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Strategies for Finding Affordable Holiday Car Rentals in 2021

Although we're no longer seeing headlines blaring "Rental Car Apocalypse!", should holiday travelers still be worried about rental car prices? Sadly, yes. Rental cars remain in short…

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Winter Family Fun, Beyond Skiing: Off-the-Slopes Adventure in the U.S. and Canada

There’s a lot more to winter outdoor adventure than downhill skiing. Dogsledding, snowshoeing, cross-country treks, horseback riding, and cycling across snow with special “fat bikes”…

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Finding Affordable Holiday Airfare and Hotels in 2021

The holidays will be tricky this year, and I’m not just talking about potential gift shortages due to global supply chain issues. Travel patterns continue to shift. While there’s still…

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From Souks to Skyscrapers: Astonishing Then-and-Now Photos of a Middle Eastern Metropolis

The Middle Eastern nation of Qatar gained its independence from the British in September 1971. In the 50 years since, this tiny nub of land on the northeastern coast of the Arabian…