Summer Ban on Late-Night Public Drinking in Rome
Posted on 07/14/2017, 12:00 AM
Late-night drinking on the streets and piazzas of Rome is against the law this summer. Hoping to curb bad behavior by drunken locals and tourists alike, the city has enacted a new rule banning the public consumption of alcoholic drinks out of glass containers from 10pm to 7am daily; guzzling booze from any other type of container while you're on the street isn't allowed after midnight. Vio...
In Spite of the President's Confusing Cuba Policy, Three Major Cruise Lines Persevere in Offering Brief and Superficial Visits
Posted on 07/13/2017, 11:00 PM
Despite the President’s murky efforts to limit the right of Americans to travel to Cuba, the cruise industry's brightest leaders lay future plans to bring even more vacationers there....
Is This the End of Air Passenger Bumping?
Posted on 07/13/2017, 1:15 PM
United Airlines' test of a new program could solve one of the biggest problems the airline industry has created for itself....
Spike in Price of Lifetime National Parks Pass for Seniors
Posted on 07/12/2017, 12:00 AM
The price of a lifetime national parks pass for U.S. seniors is about to go way up. Since 1994, Americans aged 62 or older have been able to purchase access for just $10 to more than 2,000 sites managed by the National Park Service—a pass that remains valid for the rest of the purchaser's life. But on August 28, the fee is jumping to $80. Even with the steep increase, which was approved ...
World's Biggest Indoor Ski Resort Opens in China
Posted on 07/11/2017, 12:00 AM
A city in China has a new must-visit spot for those who love skiing but could do without the fresh air and mountain scenery. The Harbin Wanda Indoor Ski and Winter Sports Resort is being billed as the largest facility of its kind, extending across more than 860,000 square feet and six ski runs—all of them inside. There are slopes for winter athletes of all abilities, including beginners, as w...
Do Travelers Lose Something by Using Airbnb's Premium Services?
Posted on 07/10/2017, 10:15 PM
Airbnb wants to snag business travelers with listings that have the latest in luxury fittings and are regularly inspected. Why I (might) object...
Mexican Mansion of Drug Kingpin Pablo Escobar Turned Into Luxury Hotel
Posted on 07/10/2017, 12:00 AM
A mansion that once belonged to '80s drug kingpin Pablo Escobar has been turned into a luxury hotel in Tulum, Mexico. After sitting vacant for the last 14 years, the 35-room property has been renovated and transformed into the Casa Malca, an elegant inn set next to a beach on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. The place is filled with contemporary art from the collection of its new owner, Lio Lamca...
Scaffolding to Cover Taj Mahal During Yearlong Restoration
Posted on 07/06/2017, 12:00 AM
The Taj Mahal in India is undergoing a large-scale restoration that officials say will ultimately leave the marble beauty a brighter shade of white. In the meantime, however, the main dome and central structure of the building will be covered by scaffolding, as workers apply a mud-pack treatment designed to clean the surface, which has yellowed over time. The project is expected to be comp...
Beer Prices Going up at Munich's Oktoberfest
Posted on 07/05/2017, 12:00 AM
The price for a stein of beer is going up at Munich's Oktoberfest this year. Scheduled for September 16 through October 3, the Bavarian festival famous for brews, sausages, lederhosen, and oompah bands will be charging €10.95 (US$12.44) for each liter of the beer made especially for the event. That's €0.25 more than the cost in 2016 and a whopping €4.65 more than a single stein was going f...
Legal Marijuana Has Come to Las Vegas
Posted on 07/02/2017, 8:00 PM
Pot has joined Sin City's list of legal vices. What do you need to know before you toke?...
