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Bowling Green Strikes Back
Today we received a topical press release from the people who promote Bowling Green, Kentucky.It seems they've read the same headlines that we have about terrible things…
The New World's Longest Flight
If aviation were an endurance sport, there'd be a new reigning champ.As of this week, the longest flight in the world is now operated by Qatar Airways, whose new 9,032-mile…
Best Hotels in North America Rankings
The best hotels in North America have been named in U.S. News & World Report's seventh annual rankings.Taking top honors: Chicago's posh the Langham, which opened in 2013 in…
Two New Reasons to Join TSA PreCheck
There are several good reasons for enrolling in the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program.If accepted, you get to take advantage of an expedited screening…
Best Days in 2017 to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Spring will get here before you know it—and in Japan, that season means cherry blossoms decorating the country in shades of pink and white.Travelers who'd like to see those…
Small Colorado Ski Resort Offers $700 Lift Ticket
Long overshadowed by bigger, glitzier Colorado ski resorts like Aspen Snowmass and Vail, the small, usually understated Sunlight Mountain in Glenwood Springs is making a bid for…
New Ideas from Marriott: Communal Rooms and Automatic Booze Dispensers
Last week Marriott International gave the public a preview of some of the ideas the hotel megachain is considering for rollout in the coming months.The sneak peek was given to…
American Airlines Begins Phasing Out Seat-Back Entertainment
Given that the vast majority of airline passengers now fly with one or more portable smart devices (phones, tablets, laptops), it has become clear that the days are numbered for…
Free Admission at L.A. Museums on Sunday, January 29
Here's some incentive for appreciating art, culture, history, nature, or science if you happen to be in Los Angeles this weekend: More than 30 museums in and around that city will be…
Time-Lapse Video of Northern Lights Shot from Airplane's Window Seat
This is the best time of year to catch sight of the Northern Lights—when nights in the Arctic Circle are at their longest and darkest.Photographer Aryeh Nirenberg was treated to…
Senator Promises to Fight New Airline Fees
Following an example set earlier by United Airlines, American Airlines announced last week that use of overhead bins on flights will no longer be free for every passenger.A…
No-Tourist Zone Around Newly Restored Colosseum Proposed
After almost three years, the Colosseum in Rome has finished undergoing a restoration financed by high-end leather-goods maker Tod's.Now some local officials want to make the…
Amtrak's Winter Park Express Offers Affordable Day Trips Between Denver and Ski Resort
Attention, budget-conscious winter sports enthusiasts: After a seven-year break, Amtrak has brought back the Winter Park Express, which travels between Denver's Union Station and the…
Days When You Can Visit U.S. National Parks for Free in 2017
The first of 2017's free-admission days at U.S. national parks is already behind us—it was Martin Luther King Day.But before the year is over you'll have nine more chances to…
American Airlines Announces No-Frills Basic Economy Fares
Joining other major carriers including Delta and United, American Airlines has announced that it too will soon begin offering low, no-frills "basic economy" fares on certain…
Fort Lauderdale Launches Ads to Attract Transgender Travelers
(photo: Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau)Doing its part to attract GLBT travelers and anybody else who prizes diversity and inclusiveness, the Greater…
In Final Days in Office, Obama Designates Five New National Monuments
On Thursday, during Barack Obama's last full week in office, the president did for the (probably) last time something he's done more than anybody else who's occupied the White House:…
JetBlue Now Offers Free Wi-Fi for All on Every Flight
JetBlue has good news for passengers terrified of spending a single solitary second away from the internet: The carrier now offers free high-speed Wi-Fi at every seat on every…
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…
Famous Sequoia "Tunnel Tree" Toppled
The tree in 1899The Pioneer Cabin Tree, a historic tourist attraction carved out of a giant sequoia in the 1880s, was felled by a winter storm in Northern California this…
$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…
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…