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Families With Children Are Now Being Welcomed Aboard (Some) River Cruise Ships

The evidence is fast accumulating that the number of river cruiseships is now more than equal to the demand for river cruises. Accordingly, several of the river cruiselines are…

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British Vacations Are Increasingly Affordable for the American Traveler

The big travel news of the current fall/winter season is the drop in the value of the British pound. As we go to press, the pound is selling for only $1.21.  It used to sell at…

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Ocean Cruises Have Developed a Set of Uniform Characteristics That Will Attract or Repel You

After three years of failing to go on an ocean cruise, I recently returned to one aboard a popularly priced ship (but not one of the monstrous, 5,000-passenger variety). Here are…

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The Strange Case of the Expired Passport....

There was once a time when Americans traveling to and from Canada could do so with little advance preparation other than a hotel reservation. Almost any form of identification would…

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Report: Airbnb Not Hurting Hotels Much After All

The thinking in the hotel industry is that Airbnb and other home-sharing companies like it are to be feared, because they take away customers who might otherwise stay at a Marriott,…

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Airlines' On-Time Performance Worsens in Latest Figures

The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the scorecard for airlines' on-time performance in August, and it turns out they did a pokier job of it than in the same month of…

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How Thailand's Mourning Period Will Affect Travelers

After Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej died at age 88 on Thursday, the government declared a full year of mourning.That could affect your travel plans in the country, especially…

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Doug the Pug Does London

(Photo: Instagram/@itsdougthepug)We mentioned last week that the weak pound resulting from Britain's decision in June to leave the European Union has caused UK tourism to…

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Father and Daughter Find 2.03-Carat Diamond in Arkansas State Park

Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas is the only diamond-producing site in the world where anyone who pays the price of admission ($16) can look for gems and keep…

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Fountain Dispensing Free Wine Unveiled in Italy

There's a new contender for the title of Best Fountain in Italy.It's located in the town of Ortona in the Abruzzo region, and it will dispense free wine 24 hours a day, seven…

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Modernized, Less Partisan Nixon Library Reopens

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California reopens today following a $15 million overhaul.Previously criticized for a lack of modern technology…

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Airline Adds Kid-Free Areas on Flights

IndiGo, a budget airline based in India, has added designated "Quiet Zones" to its flights, banning children under 12 from sitting in rows 1 to 4 and 11 to 14. (As on most airlines,…

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UK Received Record Tourism Surge in Immediate Wake of Brexit

In July, the United Kingdom received the most international tourists in a single month since people started keeping track.According to new figures released by the UK's tourism…

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TripAdvisor Adopts No-Touching-Wild-Animals Policy

As of yesterday, TripAdvisor is no longer selling tickets to attractions that allow customers to come into physical contact with wild, captive, or endangered animals.That means…

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Cruise Critic Names Best Ships of the Year

Cruise Critic announced yesterday the winners of its ninth annual Editors' Pick Awards, honoring the best passenger ships sailing the world's oceans and rivers.Carnival Cruise…

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Simone Biles: Gymnast, Olympian, Airport Temp

Olympian Simone Biles at O'Hare International Airport (photo: Twitter/@JGinChicago)Highly likable Olympic gymnast Simone Biles played at being an airport employee on Tuesday at…

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Airline Facing Complaint for Weighing Passengers Before Flight

Two businessmen from American Samoa have filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation because they were weighed before boarding a Hawaiian Airlines flight in…

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Celine Dion Marks 1,000 Vegas Shows—With More to Come

Celine Dion performed for the 1,000th time in Las Vegas on Saturday—and shortly thereafter added 24 more concerts in 2017.The Canadian singer began a highly lucrative residency at…

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Goose Poop Piling Up in Boston

Boston has a problem with goose poop.The birds may add to the natural beauty of the city’s parks and playgrounds, but here’s something else they add: the inevitable results of…

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Airlines Now Award Points for Airbnb Stays

As if the hotel industry didn't have enough reasons to quake in its boots over falling popularity, the airlines are now encouraging frequent flyers to choose Airbnb rentals by…

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VIDEO: Hero Warns Travelers Away from Prague Tourist Trap

Janek, we love you.This guy, who runs the Honest Prague Guide, stood in front of a money exchange office in Old Town Square, near the world-famous Astronomical Clock. His…

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Out-of-Network ATM Fees Hit New High

Feel like withdrawing cash when you travel is getting more expensive? You're right.Without comprehensive consumer protection laws to restrain them, out-of-network ATM fees…

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Should Hitler’s Birthplace Be a Tourist Draw?

During the Third Reich, the former pub on a corner in Braunau-am-Inn, not far north of Salzburg, was a pilgrimage site for Nazis. People would gather there to chant…

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App Reveals Passwords for Airport Wi-Fi

We're just going to leave this right here.Don't know if this is legal, but it exists. Computer engineer Anil Polat, writes Condé Nast Traveler, compiled a list of crowdsourced…

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Which Airlines Respond Quickest on Twitter?

If you find yourself in a pickle at the airport, don’t expect your airline to respond quickly to your tweets for help. Some do much better than others.Conversocial, a software…