Tagged: iraq

A Commercial Ski Trip to . . . Iraq?

Would you go skiing in Iraq?On the one hand, the northeastern part of the country is home to an imposing mountain range—the Zagros—with elevations reaching more than 14,000 feet.…

The Most Popular U.S. National Parks, a Beer Hotel in Ohio, and Skiing in Iraq: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, national parks, and ski slopes.* MOST VISITED U.S. NATIONAL PARKS IN A RECORD-SETTING YEAR (CNN)The National Park…

No More Glasses in Passport Photos, Cruising with Pets, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's museums, cruise ships, and designated passport-acceptance facilities. * NO MORE GLASSES IN PASSPORT PHOTOS (Washington…

Iraq Museum Opens in Former Saddam Hussein Palace

For the first time in decades, a new museum has opened in war-torn Iraq. Its location: a palace that once belonged to Saddam Hussein.The former dictator had nearly 100…

Three-Night Beach Vacation in Cancun, from $425 With Air

This week's Smart Deal comes from Delta Vacations (tel. 800/800-1504; www.deltavacations.com), which transports you to the white sandy beaches of Cancun in January for three nights…