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Zac Thompson

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Airbnb Now Has More Rooms Than the Top 5 Hotel Companies Combined

Airbnb passed a big milestone recently.The San Francisco-based home-sharing service now has more than 4 million listings in 191 countries. That's more inventory than what the world's…

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Toppled Rock Formation in Malta Now a Popular Scuba Diving Site

The Mediterranean nation of Malta lost one of its most recognizable—and most Instagrammable—landmarks in March, when the Azure Window, a 92-foot limestone arch(pictured above) on the…

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Hurricane Season Could Be Worse Than Initially Predicted

Weather watchers were already expecting the 2017 hurricane season to be unusually active in the western Atlantic, including the Caribbean region. But now researchers at the National…

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New Program Matches Travelers with Locals for Tours and Activities in Sweden

We've said it a million times: One of the most rewarding ways to experience a new place is by getting to know somebody who lives there.The West Sweden Tourist Board is making that a…

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Dramatic Drop in Airline Bumping Following United Incident

U.S. airlines have dramatically reduced the number of passengers bumped from flights, according to the Department of Transportation.In the agency's latest report card on airline…

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Primera to Become Latest Low-Cost Transatlantic Airline

Yet another low-cost European airline has announced plans to enter the increasingly crowded transatlantic market.Danish carrier Primera Air will begin offering daily flights between…

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Wonder Woman Roller Coaster Coming to Six Flags Fiesta Texas

A new Wonder Woman-themed roller coaster will open next spring at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, the amusement park chain has announced.Dubbed Wonder Woman Golden Lasso after…

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New Reservations Website for California State Parks

A new website for making reservations for campsites and activities at California's state parks debuts this week.From now on, you'll need to go to ReserveCalifornia to book tent space…

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What to See, Hear, and Eat in the Mississippi Delta—Birthplace of the Blues

You could argue that no other region better exemplifies the American story in all its glory, folly, promise, and sorrow than the sliver of northwestern Mississippi lining the banks of…

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8-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Female to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

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Nevada Clown Motel for Sale

A leading contender for the title of World's Creepiest Motel has just gone on the market.The Clown Motel is a 31-room accommodation in tiny Tonopah, Nevada, located about midway…

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8-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Female to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

AUGUST 1, 2017FLORIDA GIRL SETS KILIMANJARO RECORD (Travel + Leisure)An 8-year-old Florida girl has made history as the youngest female ever to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. After a…

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Mud Festival Planned for New Zealand

The mud in most places isn't worth celebrating.Then again, most places aren't Rotorua, New Zealand, where geothermal activity creates geysers, hot springs, and, yes, mud rich in…

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"Despacito" Could Be Driving More Interest in Puerto Rico—But Not Visits

Chinese officials may want to rethink their recent decision to bar Justin Bieber from performing in their country.Turns out the pop heartthrob could be good for tourism. Just ask…

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Selfie Sticks Banned in Milan

The selfies you take in Milan this summer will have to be kept at arm's length.You certainly can't extend your reach with a selfie stick. Those devices have been officially banned…

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Popular Hike to Rio's Christ the Redeemer Closed Following Robberies

A popular hiking trail to the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro has been closed following a spate of robberies.In just 10 days, 58 people have become victims of…

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WATCH: British Airways's New Star-Studded Safety Video

Here's the thing about cutesy airplane safety videos: They're pretty charming the first time you see them, and there's some residual enjoyment to be gained the second or even third…

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Wait Times at Disneyland Keep Going Up

Despite rising ticket prices and efforts to fine-tune ride reservation systems, wait times at Disneyland keep going up.An extensive analysis of lines at the Anaheim, California…

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Christ the Redeemer Robberies, Disneyland Wait Times, and a Star-Studded Airplane Safety Video: Today's Travel Briefing

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Visiting Chicago? You're Doing It Wrong

Here’s a typical tourist's sightseeing itinerary for Chicago : After some shopping on the Magnificent Mile, you snap your photo next to "the Bean" in Millennium Park, drag yourself…

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Summer Ban on Late-Night Public Drinking in Rome

Late-night drinking on the streets and piazzas of Rome is against the law this summer.Hoping to curb bad behavior by drunken locals and tourists alike, the city has enacted a new…

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Spike in Price of Lifetime National Parks Pass for Seniors

The price of a lifetime national parks pass for U.S. seniors is about to go way up.Since 1994, Americans aged 62 or older have been able to purchase access for just $10 to more…

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World's Biggest Indoor Ski Resort Opens in China

A city in China has a new must-visit spot for those who love skiing but could do without the fresh air and mountain scenery.The Harbin Wanda Indoor Ski and Winter Sports Resort is…

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National Parks Pass Price Hike for Seniors, Rome's Public Drinking Ban, and the World's Biggest Indoor Ski Resort: Today's Travel Briefing

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Mexican Mansion of Drug Kingpin Pablo Escobar Turned Into Luxury Hotel

A mansion that once belonged to '80s drug kingpin Pablo Escobar has been turned into a luxury hotel in Tulum, Mexico.After sitting vacant for the last 14 years, the 35-room…