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Los Angeles Chosen As Site of George Lucas Museum
Los Angeles has been chosen by Star Wars creator George Lucas as the site of his upcoming Museum of Narrative Art.The facility, which will house the film director's collection…
Airlines with the Best and Worst On-Time Performance in 2016
FlightStats, an aviation insights company, has released its highly regarded annual analysis of international airlines' on-time performance records.Topping the rankings for 2016:…
City of Ice Opens in China
(photo: @theeconomist / Instagram)If you take your vacation cues from Elsa in Frozen, you'll want to make your way immediately to northern China, where the 33rd annual Harbin…
New Travel Trend: Camping in Medieval Churches in England
Camping in churches—or "champing"—is an increasingly popular activity in southeastern England. Possibly because adherents don't call it "churmping."The growing trend dates to…
$7 Billion Renovation Planned for NYC's JFK Airport
New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport is getting a makeover.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced plans for a $7 billion renovation of the facility, which…
Makeover for JFK Airport in NYC, "Champing" in England, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
A roundup of travel news from all over
New, Lower Train Fare Between UK and Continental Europe for Eurail Pass Holders
Britain isn't always keen on linking up with the rest of Europe, but here's a rare exception that could benefit budget-conscious travelers.Eurostar, which offers high-speed…
Computer Outage at Airport Customs Caused by Software Update, Not Hackers
Holiday travelers returning to the United States from international locations on Monday were greeted with enormous lines and long waits at airports, thanks to a four-hour computer…
Berlin's Long-Delayed New Airport Probably Won't Open in 2017
Currently five years overdue and counting, Berlin's new international airport is scheduled to open at last in late 2017.Then again, maybe not.The project's chief executive,…
Further Delays for Berlin's New Airport, Customs Computer Outage, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Bid for the Chance to Ride in Alaska's Iditarod Race
Here's a winter travel idea for those of you with a sense of adventure: Until January 20, you can bid for the chance to ride in the basket of a musher's sled in the 2017 Iditarod…
U.S. Now Asking Visitors to Divulge Social Media Info
The United States government is now asking foreign visitors to supply links to their social media accounts when they arrive in the country.The change applies to those entering…
Flight Attendants Union Files Grievance Over New American Airlines Uniforms
At least 300 American Airlines flight attendants say that their new uniforms—issued by the carrier in September—are making them sick.The flight attendants' union filed a…
Disney World Lets Annual Pass Holders Cut in Line
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is giving certain devoted fans a big thank-you gift to kick off the new year.The company has announced that guests who've purchased an…
After Facebook Flap, Delta Air Lines Changes Policy for Dealing with Medical Emergencies
Responding to public pressure, Delta Air Lines has announced a policy change in how flight crews deal with medical emergencies.As of this month, flight attendants are no longer…
Delta Changes Medical Emergencies Policy, Disney World Lets Annual Pass Holders Cut in Line, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
The Weirdest Things Passengers Tried to Carry Onto Airplanes in 2016
The Transportation Security Administration has released its annual list of the strangest items officers encountered at the nation's airports this year.As you might expect, nearly…
Innovative Wheeled Luggage You Push Instead of Pull
Having cornered the market on fancy baby buggies, Bugaboo has turned its attention to wheeled luggage.The Dutch company's new creation, the Boxer, is a four-wheeled trolley onto…
Mississippi River Towns Plan Events for Annual Bald Eagle Migration
Spotting a bald eagle along the Mississippi River—what could possibly be more all-American than that? Maybe eating a triple cheeseburger while attending a NASCAR race with the ghost…
Bald Eagles by the Mississippi River and Unusual Luggage in Airports: Today's Travel Briefing
Brighter, More Colorful Lighting System Now in Place at Niagara Falls
A new lighting system at Niagara Falls should make for brighter, more colorful nighttime displays than was previously possible at the beloved brink on the U.S.-Canada border.In…
Homesick Hotline Plays Iconic U.S. Sounds for Americans Abroad
If you're an American on an extended vacation overseas—or if you're planning a permanent relocation in response to the outcome of last month's presidential election—World Nomads has…
More Vegas Casinos End Free Parking
Following a precedent set earlier this year by MGM Resorts, numerous Las Vegas casinos will soon begin charging fees for valet and self-parking at their properties.Beginning…
2016's "Most Interesting Webcams" Announced
If you're looking for vacation inspiration, a way to explore the world without leaving your home, or simply a way to waste an hour or 12, EarthCam, a company specializing in webcam…
Arkansas' Crystal Bridges, the Art Museum That Walmart Built
In 2011, Bentonville, Arkansas , somewhat improbably joined the ranks of cities with at least one top-flight art museum worth traveling great distances to see. That would be the…