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Where's Everybody Going? The United Nations Provides Some Answers

If you've been feeling more crowded than usual on vacation this year, it's not your imagination. The United Nations World Tourism Organization just released its tourism barometer…

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Dubrovnik Mayor Wants to Reduce the Number of Cruise Passengers in His City

If the new mayor of Dubrovnik gets his way, far fewer cruise passengers will be pouring into that Croatian city on the Adriatic coast. According to media reports, Mato Frankovic, who…

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The World's Most and Least Expensive Campsites

Camping is one of the most affordable options for spending a night on the road, and, thanks to glamping, it can be a budget-busting splurge as well. Highlighting what has to be one of…

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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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The Case of the Missing Gift Certificate: Flying in the Age of Monopolies

An airplane aisle separated the haves from the have nots. I’m not writing about the aisle separating business class and economy. No, in this case, the left-side of the plane, on a six…

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The New Cruise Ship with a Go-Kart Track on Top

In case there was any doubt left that the cruise industry is turning away from retirees and toward Millennials, make way for the Norwegian Bliss.This cruise ship continues the long…

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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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NAACP Issues Stunning Warning Against Travel to Missouri

The NAACP has announced it is advising all African Americans to avoid travel to and through the entire state of Missouri. Its reason? The dubious safety of African Americans traveling…

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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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Replacing Maho Bay, Newly Expanded Cinnamon Bay Provides Affordable Digs in the U.S. Virgin Islands

For many years, a collection of tented bungalows called Maho Bay, on the quiet island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, was the world’s best-kept budget secret. Sensitive,…

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Tourist Jailed for Wearing Sandals in Asian Temple

Taiwan's The China Post reports that a Russian tourist has been imprisoned in Myanmar for the crime of wearing sandals in the world-famous tourist site of Bagan.Wearing shoes in…

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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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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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Another Big Hotel Chain Makes Cancelling Costly

In June, Marriott changed its rules about cancelling hotel reservations. Before then, customers usually could cancel a room all the way until the day of check-in, sometimes the day…

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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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A New Airline "Aimed at Millennials" to Take Flight

Air France-KLM Group is launching a new airline, Joon, which will be "aimed at Millennials."In a press release that read like satire, or at best a cry for help—it was headlined…

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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…