America's wackiest festivals (Mon, 12 May 2008 19:15:07 GMT)
A month-by-month guide to the contests and parades that bring out America's best and quirkiest. Some people will dream up any excuse for a party!
Get on the plane — pronto (Mon, 12 May 2008 15:22:08 GMT)
Opinion: You'd assume airlines would just want to get us on the plane as quickly as possible. Generally speaking, though, airline boarding procedures are as short on logic as they are long.
Passenger sues airline over flight spent on toilet (Mon, 12 May 2008 23:03:31 GMT)
A New York City man is suing JetBlue Airways Corp. for more than $2 million because he says a pilot made him give up his seat to a flight attendant and sit on the toilet for more than three hours on a flight from California.
The happiest places on earth (Mon, 12 May 2008 15:34:49 GMT)
"Taking all things together on a scale of one to 10, how happy would you say you are?" With that question and global surveys, the folks at the World Database of Happiness have ranked 95 nations on a happiness scale.
Germs on a plane — not so scary after all (Mon, 12 May 2008 20:50:53 GMT)
A study on the spread of bacteria in passenger cabin during scheduled Boeing 767 flights found the 767s' filtration and ventilation systems so effective that people were more at risk of catching bacterial diseases before the aircraft took off and after they landed than in mid-flight. Unfiltered airport air contained far more germs than air in the aircraft cabin at cruise altitude.
California hotel packages, from $152 (Mon, 12 May 2008 16:06:27 GMT)
It wouldn't be summer without a little fun in the sun. These hotel packages factor in time for biking, volunteering, and chilling out at the beach.
Packages to the world's top hiking destinations (Mon, 12 May 2008 18:02:00 GMT)
For outdoorsy types and adventurers out there, we've scoured the world for the top hiking destinations that are bound to get your adrenaline going. What we found is a trio of excellent packages to get you to legendary trekking spots – the Inca Trail in Peru; Patagonia at the southern tip of South America; and Nepal's section of the Himalayas.
Mid-Atlantic resorts brace for fewer vacationers (Mon, 12 May 2008 20:25:44 GMT)
Mid-Atlantic resorts are hoping gas prices spiraling toward $4 a gallon and a cooling economy won't keep vacationers at home this summer — but they're bracing for shorter stays and less spending on restaurants and entertainment while people holiday.
First class travel under the southwestern sun (Mon, 12 May 2008 21:08:06 GMT)
What the desert lacks in natural greenery can sometimes be found via manmade luxury. Once considered a wasteland that couldn't possibly be developed into anything resembling a deluxe destination, areas of California's moody Mojave Desert have in recent years seen a growing number of noteworthy luxury accommodations and resorts.
Hottest beaches of Central America (Fri, 9 May 2008 17:39:35 GMT)
The appeal of Central American beaches is an offbeat and organic sexiness that blends together visitors of all sorts. The beaches in this list stand out in terms of raw beauty, exotic draw and high potential for pleasure.
Top 10 extreme vacations (Thu, 8 May 2008 22:53:21 GMT)
If orbiting the Earth, bungee-jumping from a tower on the Las Vegas Strip, or getting up-close-and-personal with a gorilla sounds like your idea of a good time, you're in luck.
Unbelievable underwater adventures (Fri, 9 May 2008 17:40:30 GMT)
It was almost a century ago, on a cold and starry April night in the north Atlantic, that the unthinkable occurred: A giant iceberg tore through the underbelly of the RMS Titanic, sending the "unsinkable" ship to a frosty grave, and claiming the lives of nearly 1,500 passengers onboard. For more than 70 years, the ship's secrets lay on the ocean floor.
'Sex and the City' fans flocking to New York (Fri, 9 May 2008 19:29:22 GMT)
Forget the Empire State Building. Some New York tourists are eager to see the city's other landmarks: Carrie's stoop, Charlotte's gallery and that restaurant where Samantha threw a martini in a boyfriend's face.
America's most visited tourist attractions (Thu, 8 May 2008 16:24:36 GMT)
From the sensational shows at SeaWorld, to the thundering falls of Niagara — ranking the 25 most popular cultural, natural, and entertainment sites across the U.S.
Top 3 airlines boost fuel charge by $20 (Mon, 12 May 2008 16:39:10 GMT)
The three biggest U.S. carriers said Thursday they have again raised ticket prices, this time by $20 round-trip, to recoup rapidly rising fuel costs.
Hawaiian most expensive state to vacation in (Fri, 9 May 2008 20:56:23 GMT)
Hawaii is the most expensive state to vacation in, by far, costing two adults an average of $793 a day for food and lodging alone, according to a AAA survey released Monday.
Airline crashes up, but deaths down, study finds (Thu, 8 May 2008 22:07:12 GMT)
Deadly crashes in Brazil, Africa and Southeast Asia last year led to the first global uptick in serious jetliner accidents in a decade, an international aviation trade group said Thursday.
Hard Rock Park opens with Zeppelin coaster (Thu, 8 May 2008 16:28:21 GMT)
The Led Zeppelin classic "Whole Lotta Love" throbs from the 1,200-watt sound system as the slick silver and white roller coaster nears the top of its serpentine track.
Testing in-flight cell phone service (Thu, 8 May 2008 17:16:55 GMT)
"It's an invasion! Let us alone!" That was Pierre Rondot's reaction last Thursday to a flight attendant's announcement that, as part of a three-month experiment, passengers were free to use their cell phones to make voice calls during Air France flight #2142 between Paris and Geneva.
The 10 most stylish cities in the world (Wed, 7 May 2008 17:31:14 GMT)
Paris has La Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. New York is home to Fifth and Madison avenues. But no other city can match London's cosmopolitan vibe. From Berlin to Barcelona, these 10 buzz-worthy spots epitomize cool.
World's most dangerous beaches (Thu, 08 May 2008 18:14:32 GMT)
A beach vacation usually conjures up images of relaxing on the sand, but Forbes.com has come up with a list of the world's most dangerous beaches.
48 hours in Kyoto (Thu, 01 May 2008 19:01:53 GMT)
Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors make the most of 48 hours in Kyoto, the city that was Japan's capital until 1868:
Greece is the word for European travel (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:22:53 GMT)
The Greek island of Rhodes has been voted the top European
location in a survey of the world's 100 best travel destinations.
48 hours in Fremantle (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:16:46 GMT)
The port city of Fremantle, which was established in 1829 as the western gateway to Australia, has become a popular destination for history buffs, foodies and art lovers.
Top 10 restaurants for sightseers (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:22:28 GMT)
After a day of sightseeing the last thing you need is a dud meal. The Web site for Food & Wine Magazine came up with a list of restaurants that won't disappoint.
48 hours in cinematic Hong Kong (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:04:37 GMT)
Reuters correspondents with local knowledge take visitors on a cinematic tour of Hong Kong, otherwise known as "Hollywood East".
Natural wonders await on Yemeni islands (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:47:16 GMT)
Evolution has run
riot on Yemen's windy isles of Socotra, whose dizzying cliffs,
jagged peaks and exotic plants entice the imagination to do the
same.
Will Americans return to Stratford? (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:56:28 GMT)
Themes to do with money, power and jealousy are shaking things up behind the scenes as well as onstage at Canada's Stratford
Shakespeare Festival.
Top 10 forgotten spots of paradise (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:21:42 GMT)
Everyone enjoys a touch of paradise, whether it's a white-sand beach or
untouched rural setting, but it seems to be harder to find.
48 hours in Nairobi (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:15:31 GMT)
Got 48 hours to explore Nairobi, one of Africa's most vibrant cities?
Reuters correspondents with local knowledge give tips on how to get the most out of it.
Guatemala fights violent reputation for tourists (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:48:13 GMT)
Standing among rows of coffee beans drying in the sun, Jorge Santizo
gestures towards the azure depths of Lake Atitlan and the three
towering volcanoes dotting its shore.