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Our Top Tips for Surviving Holiday Air Travel this Year

The airlines are expecting 51 million passengers to fly in United States in the final two weeks of December, a figure that’s up 3% from last year’s record number. Break it down and…

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Paid Reservations Now Required to Visit California's Muir Woods

From Dubrovnik to Machu Picchu, popular tourist destinations around the world are devising new sign-up strategies to combat overcrowding caused by hordes of temporary visitors.The…

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One Key to a Successful European Vacation Is Planning Several Months Ahead

When is it best to begin planning your trip to Europe? Though some of the experts disagree, the majority of them say just after the start of the new year, when airline tickets tend to…

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Date Set for Last Virgin America Flights

Your last chance to fly with Virgin America is April 24, 2018. The award-winning and much-loved carrier was acquired by Alaska Airlines for $2.6 billion in late 2016. Alaska later…

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Up-to-the-Minute Online Tool Finds Wisconsin's Best Fall Foliage

New England states get all the attention when it comes to fall foliage, but there are other leafy places worth peeping during Pumpkin Spice Latte season.One of the best in the Midwest…

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Wildflowers Now in Bloom at Chile's Atacama Desert, the Driest Place on Earth

The driest place on earth is currently blanketed in purple wildflowers.Northern Chile's Atacama Desert typically gets a measly 0.6 inches of rain in an entire year. Nevertheless, every…

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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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For Seniors, August 28 Is the Deadline for Enjoying One of the Great Travel Bargains

The price of a lifetime national parks pass for U.S. seniors is about to go WAY up.

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Christ the Redeemer Robberies, Disneyland Wait Times, and a Star-Studded Airplane Safety Video: Today's Travel Briefing

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Rising Oktoberfest Beer Prices, Taj Mahal Restoration, and Sleeping at Pablo Escobar's House: Today's Travel Briefing

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Optimism and Drive Will Help Tardy Travelers Find Late-Summer Vacation Vacancies

Think it's too late to book a summer trip to one of the top destinations in the U.S.? Think again, says Arthur Frommer.

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America's Best Beaches, Coast to Coast

We know, we know: Picking the best beaches in the United States is a matter of opinion. Some sun worshippers prefer to be amid crowds of beautiful people, others want total seclusion,…

Article / Vacations

Vacation in One of the Less Popular Destinations This Summer for a Fine Travel Experience

Where should you travel this summer? Off the beaten path, says Arthur Frommer.

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Trump's Impact on Travel, Royal Caribbean's New Tour Site, and Passover on the Road: Today's Travel Briefing

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The Great American Summer Road Trip: Unforgettable Scenic Drives in the United States

Americans drive more than 3 trillion miles in a typical year, according to an estimate from the Federal Highway Administration . The months with the most drivers on the road are July…

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Free Alabama Walking Tours, Summer's Cheapest Airfares, and Diamonds in Arkansas: Today's Travel Briefing

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Destination Weddings Made Easy (Or At Least Easier)

Sure, a destination wedding involves a getaway—usually of the beachy variety—but if you think that means you can get away from the headaches of conventional nuptials, think again.…

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New York City: Best Bars with Fireplaces

One of the unalloyed pleasures of a New York City winter is slipping away from the cold wind and gray slush on the streets and into a warm and inviting bar where you can sip a…

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Bulletproof Wall Around the Eiffel Tower, U.S. Passport Time Crunch, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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Visiting New York City? The Top Pitfalls to Avoid

You've made the right decision in choosing New York City for your next vacation. Few places can beat its cultural diversity, historic sights, topnotch museums, world-class restaurants,…

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What We Wish They'd Told Us About Cruises Before We Went

You show up, you eat 10 meals a day, you explore some cute ports, and head home with a professional photo of yourself and your family on the ship's formal night. That’s all you need to…

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What to Do in New York City If You Don't Have Much Time

How fast the time flies during a visit to New York City ! With so many sightseeing and entertainment options—including some of the world's most important historical and cultural…

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When is Hurricane Season? A Worldwide Guide

When should you go to the Caribbean or Hawaii and avoid hurricanes? Huge storms are the exception, not the norm, but when they do happen, they always fall on the same months of the…

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The Biggest Summer Travel Mistakes....And How To Fix Them

Just as some pleasures are unique to summer travel, so are some of the painful mistakes one can make. Make too many of those errors, and the good stuff can go out the window. So here’s…

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10 Hot Reasons to Visit Norway in the Winter

"Norwegians," the saying goes, "are born with skis on their feet." In other words, this is a country that knows a thing or two about how to enjoy the winter months. Whether that means…