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Zac Thompson

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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Further Delays for Berlin's New Airport, Customs Computer Outage, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Delta Changes Medical Emergencies Policy, Disney World Lets Annual Pass Holders Cut in Line, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Bald Eagles by the Mississippi River and Unusual Luggage in Airports: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cleared to Begin Cruising to Cuba

Americans will soon have the chance to travel to Cuba with a major cruise line—which means Cubans will soon have the chance to see more rum-swilling Midwesterners than they could…

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Delta Might Bring Back Free Meals in Economy

Delta Air Lines might bring back free meals for passengers in the economy section on some transatlantic flights.Since November 1, the Atlanta-based carrier has been testing…

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TSA Fighting Holiday Airport Lines with More Officers, Social Media

We're about a week into December, which means the holiday travel season is underway. That can mean long lines at the airport, but Transportation Security Administration officials say…

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Harper Lee's Alabama Hometown Wants to Be a Tourist Attraction Now

To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee lived a quiet life in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, eschewing the limelight and resisting efforts to turn her into a tourist…

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TSA Fights Holiday Airport Lines, Major Cruise Lines to Begin Sailing to Cuba, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Following Wildfires, Eastern Tennessee Officials Urge Tourists to Return

Following the devastating wildfires in eastern Tennessee that started last week in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, local officials in the nearby resort towns of Gatlinburg and…