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Airbnb Launches Online Experiences You Pay For
Airbnb has introduced an all-digital version of its Experiences platform for tours and activities. With the company's new Online Experiences, experts around the world can teach you…
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Arthur Frommer himself sets the record straight on his not-quite cameo in the 2004 comedy 'EuroTrip.' .
Government Says Airlines Must Refund Canceled Flights—Eventually
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued an "enforcement notice" reminding airlines and the "traveling public" that passengers whose flights are canceled or significantly…
WATCH: Penguins Run Loose in Chicago Aquarium, Meet Beluga Whales
The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago continues to host the world's most adorable quarantine. While the facility is closed to visitors during the coronavirus pandemic, staffers have been…
Matterhorn and Eiffel Tower Lit with Messages of Hope and Gratitude
Two of Europe's most iconic sights are being illuminated each evening with words and symbols of encouragement amid the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. In Zermatt, Switzerland, projections…
Visit Kentucky Horse Farms with New Virtual Tours
The Kentucky Derby, usually held on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, has been postponed to September 5 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But you can keep…
Spring Breaker Who Vowed to Party Despite COVID-19: I Was Wrong
Remember that die-hard spring breaker who went viral on the internet last week for saying he wouldn't mind going viral in a literal sense for the noble cause of partying? "If I get…
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Virtual World Tour: Lots of Livestreams to Watch When You Can't Travel
When you’re stuck at home and can’t travel because you don’t have room in your budget or you don’t have enough vacation days or, say, you’re under quarantine as part of a global health…
North America's Largest Outdoor Adventure Course Coming to Chicago Suburbs
A huge new outdoor adventure park is scheduled to open this summer in the Chicago suburbs. Set on 300 wooded acres in the town of Lemont (located about 30 miles southwest of the city's…
The Best View in Dublin Just Got Better (And You Get Free Beer)
The Guinness Storehouse, Dublin's seven-story shrine to its beloved dry stout, has just unveiled the results of a €20-million ($23 million) renovation of the Gravity Bar on the…
New River Cruise Ship from AmaWaterways Coming to the Nile
The 25th ship from river cruise line AmaWaterways will set sail on the Nile next year. Dubbed the AmaDahlia, the brand-new vessel will transport passengers on an 11-day "Secrets of…
What to Do in the Bronx: 3 Itineraries for NYC's Boogie Down Borough
Each May, a tongue-in-cheek organization called the Great and Glorious Grand Army of The Bronx stages a mock-annexation of Manhattan’s northernmost neighborhood, Marble Hill. Wearing…
Amtrak Launches New Ultralow Fares. Is There a Catch?
Amtrak is trying out its own version of a Basic Economy fare. In air travel, that kind of ticket goes for relatively low prices but comes with a number of restrictions. To name a few…
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Reopens Walk-Through Lava Tube
After nearly two years, one of the most popular attractions at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island has reopened to the public. Nahuku-Thurston Lava Tube, a walk-through…
In Pompeii, An Ancient Brothel Reopens for Visitors
In the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, three residences that had been closed for years due to safety concerns are once again open to the public. The Italian Ministry of Cultural…
Which U.S. Airline Is on Time the Most?
Hawaiian Airlines had the best on-time record of any U.S. carrier in 2019, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Of all the flights operated by…
Another European Airline Goes Kaput: Arrivederci, Air Italy
Air Italy is shutting down and going into liquidation, the Milan-based carrier announced this week. According to a statement on the airline's website, "all Air Italy flights will be…
Trainers Will Stop Riding Dolphins at SeaWorld
SeaWorld shows featuring trainers riding or standing on dolphins are now a thing of the past. In a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, SeaWorld Entertainment…
Trump Suspends Global Entry Enrollment for New York State
As of Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has blocked residents of New York State from enrolling in Global Entry and other programs that allow for expedited…
End of an Era: The Oldest Harrah's Casino Is Closing
Harrah's Reno has occupied its downtown spot in that Nevada city since 1937, when founder William F. Harrah opened his first bingo parlor. The place eventually expanded into a hotel…
Rome Bans Souvenir Stands Next to Iconic Sites
Tourists in the market for a Pope Francis bobblehead may have a tougher time finding that souvenir on the streets of Rome this year. The city has banned stalls selling mugs, magnets,…
Carnival Cruise Line Bans "Offensive" Clothing Aboard Ships
Passengers on cruises used to wear tuxedos and evening gowns. Now one cruise company has determined that standards have slipped so far that it had to issue an explicit ban on…
Love Chocolate? Check Out Slovenia’s New Chocolate-Obsessed Lodge
A new retreat in Slovenia will put to the test any chocolate lovers who refuse to believe there can be too much of a good thing. Located near vineyards and the red-roofed city of…