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The World's Most Thrilling Roller Coasters
The first amusement park roller coaster opened at New York ’s Coney Island in 1884. Known as the Switchback Railway, the ride used gravity to send daredevils along 600 feet of dips and…
How to Get the Most from a Great Wolf Lodge Vacation
If you’ve never heard of Great Wolf Lodge , you probably don’t know many 9-year-olds. This pack of wilderness-themed water-park resorts has been steadily expanding since the 1997…
Cruise Ship Lifeguards, Bangkok's Street Food Ban, and John Wayne's Birthday Party in Iowa: Tuesday's Travel Briefing
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What to Do in San Francisco If You Don't Have Much Time
San Francisco has earned its reputation as America’s most beautiful city. But there’s tons to see and time is fleeting. Our whirlwind tour helps you prioritize the sights whether…
Europe's Fastest Roller Coaster, United's PR Disaster, and Britney's Leaving Vegas: Today's Travel Briefing
Grand Canyon Visitor Numbers, California Highway 1 Closures, Hamilton Tours at Monticello: Today's Travel Briefing
Best Sites to See on Boston's History Trails
Boston has long been a lighthouse attracting history buffs to its historic sites. As the epicenter of the American Revolution, the city's Fourth of July celebrations are extravagant,…
Wonder of the Seas Review: One of the World's Biggest Cruise Ships
The inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship was my inaugural sailing, too. Though I had been on a ferry or two and the occasional water taxi, I had never before set…
What to Do in San Diego If You Don't Have Much Time
If you think San Diego is just about wiggling your toes in the sand or cooing over cuddly panda bears, think again. Combining big-city style with small-town heart, this seaside…
How to Pick the Best Cruise for You
With cruises, your choice of a ship can make or break the vacation. But many times that decision has as much to do with who you are as a person—and who you will be traveling with—as it…
8 Airport Survival Tips for the Holidays
By Johnny Jet JohnnyJet.com I travel a lot. In fact, I've been on 79 flights on 27 different airlines and visited 20 countries so far in 2010 and it's not over yet. Since I've been…
San Antonio in a Family Way
By Cate Latting A rich history, modern-day cultural institutions, kid-friendly resorts and restaurants, and variety of theme parks and outdoor amusements all combine to make San…
Exploring Oprah's Australia on Your Own Dime
By Charis Atlas Heelan She came, she saw, she conquered. You may have heard that Oprah Winfrey recently descended on Australia , causing a media storm that will likely generate…
Travel Health Tips: How to Eat Well On the Road
By Beth Collins Even the most health-conscious among us can have a hard time making smart food choices when we travel. Chalk it up to temptations -- "harmless" snacks that promise to…
When Weather Interrupts Your Trip: 6 Things to Do
When weather or a natural disaster disrupts your well-laid plans, you need to know what to do and where to turn. Here are six ways you can make the most of the situation to get home—or…
Best Cruise Ships for Kids
By Heidi Sarna It's no secret that cruises pack in extra value for families -- most of the larger ships offer free kids' activities, lavish playrooms with computer games and toys…
5 Best Waterfall Hikes in Hawaii
With so much breath-taking scenery in Hawaii, it's hard to choose which trail to head down. Here are five paths in Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island that will lead hikers to…
America's Best Haunted Houses
By Carrie Havranek Though many theme parks now host elaborate Halloween festivals—and are stuffed to the ribcage with revelers, like Mardi Gras with screams—by dint of their homegrown…
Tall Ship Adventures Bring Small-Scale Pleasures
By Matt Hannafin Most people who go on cruises think that they're "sailing," but usually they're not. That distinction belongs to the relatively few souls who opt to take their…
Top 10 Whitewater River Rafting Destinations
Fun comes in degrees with whitewater rafting. You can choose a calm ride, where your river guide does the rowing and you relax and take pictures, or you can choose a trip where you'll…
Disney Dream: A Magical Kingdom at Sea
By Matt Hannfin When a cruise line waits a dozen years between launching ships, you gotta expect -- or at least hope -- that they do the new one right. Well, no worries here: Disney…
Best of Hawaii: 40 Favorite Sights and Activities
By Jeanette Foster There really is just one cardinal rule to enjoying a Hawaiian vacation: relax -- you are in Hawaii. Don't focus on seeing everything, but take the time to actually…
Jackson Hole, Wyoming: Not Just for Skiers
By Carrie Havranek Many skiers come to Jackson Hole , Wyoming, but even the most uncoordinated travelers will appreciate this community that's filled with top-notch spas, great…
My Flight Is Canceled, Now What?
By Lisa Cheng With the rise of TSA's full-body scanners and à la carte airline fees, air travel has dipped to a newfound low. The top complaint routinely registered in the Department…
The 10 Best Business-Friendly Airports
By Sean O'Neill We salute the world's most efficient airports for business travelers: LAX, JFK, Heathrow... Oops, wrong list! Giving us hope for the future, our favorite airports excel…