Watch: Outdoor Vacations: Fly-Fishing; Hikes and More
posted on September 22, 2011 11:28:42 am
Explore the great outdoors and learn why nature-themed vacations are popular.




Watch: Travel Now gets Back to Nature
posted on September 22, 2011 11:26:55 am
Budget Travel magazine helps plan your great escape.




Watch: Travel Tips to Book a Nature Vacation Now
posted on September 22, 2011 11:26:22 am
Frommers.com has cruises that are available just in time for you to unwind.




Watch: Urban Farmers Grow Rooftop Crops
posted on July 12, 2011 05:21:41 pm
"Brooklyn Grange" in Queens, N.Y., is a 40,000-square-foot rooftop farm.




Watch: Cheapoair.com's Unique Vacation Deals
posted on August 23, 2011 02:44:13 pm
Bill Miller from Cheapoair shares one-of-a-kind ideas that won't break the bank.




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Watch: Unique Vacation: Yotel Hotel's Futuristic NY Design
posted on August 23, 2011 02:44:07 pm
The New York City hotel has a high-tech look and a luggage-storing robot.




Watch: Unique Vacation: Rome Cavalieri's Roman Adventure
posted on August 23, 2011 02:43:59 pm
Italian five-star hotel offers fun and unique ways to learn about Roman history.




Watch: College Grads Cross America on Horseback
posted on June 29, 2011 08:43:58 am
Friends journey across the country to meet people and hear their stories.




Watch: Tourists Soar for Jetpack Fun
posted on August 23, 2011 02:44:19 pm
Water-powered jetpack allows Florida tourists to fly while tethered to a boat.




Watch: Travel Now to Harbour Island
posted on August 23, 2011 02:44:34 pm
Drink up at Jimmy Bar and discover a celebrity escape.




Watch: Best Products for Faux Golden Glow
posted on August 23, 2011 02:44:41 pm
Shape magazine's best self tanners.




Vacation Smack Down! Brady vs. Manning: Who Travels Best?
posted on February 02, 2012 01:06:18 pm
Quarterbacks Tom Brady and Eli Manning will face off on Sunday in Super Bowl XLVI, but before they do, ABCNews.com pits them against each other in a pre-Super Bowl vacation smackdown. Each one has traveled to exotic and exclusive locales over the years -- Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, the Deep South. No matter who you deem the winner, it's obvious where the winner of Super Bowl 2012 will take his next vacation: Disney World, of course. (O.K., full disclosure: Disney is the parent company not only to Disney World but to ABC News. Call us step siblings.)




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With Hawaii Tourism Rebound, the New and Notable
posted on January 31, 2012 09:36:27 am
Tourism in Hawaii is back up to 2007 levels, good news for the island chain.




America's Trashiest Spring Break Spots
posted on January 30, 2012 01:15:49 pm
If trashy is what your heart desires in a vacation,well, here you go.




Photos: Hang Ten!: Surfers Ride California's High Waves
posted on September 07, 2011 12:50:30 pm
Officials expect more high waves along the California coastline this holiday weekend. "Have a good time watching the waves but stay out of the water if you're not experienced," National Weather Service forecaster Eric Boldt told the Associated Press.




Photos: Hotel Creates Room 500 Feet Below Ground
posted on October 03, 2011 04:33:20 am
The Sala Silvermine Hotel in Vdstmanland County, Sweden shuns the status quo and creates the world's deepest suite located 500 feet beneath the ground. The bizarre bedroom comes complete with double bed and silver furnishings, and can only be accessed by the mine's elevator shaft.




Photos: Best Spa Sanctuaries in the US
posted on August 18, 2011 02:52:54 pm
Best Spa Sanctuaries in the US




7 Strange Airport Security Moments
posted on February 01, 2012 06:13:56 am
You really have to find something strange to beat the best airport security catch of 2011 and of course I mean the guy at Miami International who tried to go through security with seven snakes in his pants.




Web Site Helps Fliers Find Love After Landing
posted on February 02, 2012 01:15:44 pm
Love is in the air. Well, maybe.




$30K Valentine's Day Indulgence - in Pasadena?
posted on January 30, 2012 04:39:55 pm
Who says money can't buy love?




Alaska Air Ends Prayer Card Tradition
posted on January 26, 2012 10:06:12 am
Why did the airline pull prayer cards from flights?




Pay Taxes on Frequent Flier Miles?
posted on February 01, 2012 01:18:37 pm
Frequent fliers fret they may owe the IRS.




Cat in the Cockpit: Free-Roaming Feline Causes 4-Hour Flight Delay
posted on January 27, 2012 10:35:21 am
Even a cat lover would be annoyed by this feline.




Photos: Practice Your Swing, Take a Dip During Your Layover
posted on January 30, 2012 07:17:29 pm
If you're a frequent traveler, chances are you've spent more hours than you can count wandering around the airport during a long layover looking for something to do. You buy trashy magazines, hit the bar or try to cram yourself into a too-small chair for a nap. But the next time you're stuck at the airport, do a little research to find out what amenities are on offer. You may be pleasantly surprised.




Photos: Top 10 Celebrity Beaches
posted on September 16, 2010 03:22:09 pm
Top 10 celebrity beaches: great spots for seeing your favorite stars.




Photos: Tiger Woods Puts Yacht Up For Sale
posted on March 31, 2011 11:54:40 am
These giant yachts are eye-turning behemoths that give their owners a luxurious way to travel on the high seas or just party.




Photos: Bizarre Street Signs: Effective?
posted on September 09, 2011 02:41:25 am
Old adage says pictures are worth a thousand words. But what do some of these bizarre street signs say? It might make your head spin trying to figure out the message behind these odd signs.




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posted on September 09, 2011 02:41:25 am


Photos: Pets on Vacation
posted on September 16, 2010 03:19:01 pm
For millions of Americans, vacation means quality time with their family and, of course, their pets. AAA and pet-friendly hotel chain Best Western teamed up for a photo contest of the best shots of traveling pets.




Photos: World's Steamiest Outdoor Showers
posted on January 14, 2011 12:05:48 pm
The world's steamiest outdoor showers and baths offer great views, fresh air and a way to clean up.




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Photos: Hidden Mickey Mouses at Disney World
posted on November 05, 2010 02:50:37 am
Tiny Mickey Mouse patterns are hidden in everyday spots throughout Walt Disney World in Orlando.




Photos: America's Must-See Historic Sites
posted on October 18, 2010 08:33:13 pm
The National Trust for Historic Preservation just announced its National Preservation Awards for stellar contributions to protecting America's heritage. They represent the best successes in preserving, rehabilitating and interpreting our country's architectural and cultural heritage.




Photos: America's 10 Best Brewery Tours
posted on October 14, 2010 08:55:20 am
America's 10 Best Brewery Tours




Photos: Dogs Surfing at California Beach
posted on September 27, 2010 01:33:51 pm
Dogs and their owners gathered in Huntington Beach, Calif. for the second annual Surf City Surf Dog competition. Yes, you read that right, surfing dogs.




Photos: World's Most-Lavish Hotel Lobbies
posted on January 14, 2011 12:17:52 pm
Lavish hotel lobbies amaze guests.




Photos: Most Extreme Cruise Staterooms
posted on September 27, 2010 12:51:17 pm
These amazing cruise stateroom will make you forget you are on a ship.




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Photos: World's Best Hotel Bathroom Views
posted on December 14, 2010 11:36:23 am
Hotel rooms often come with amazing views. But what about the bathroom? These spectacular resorts make sure to take full advantage of their surroundings, offering restrooms with out-of-this-world vistas.




Photos: Roadside Wonders: World's Largest Six-Pack
posted on October 12, 2010 02:21:38 pm
Nothing says America like a great road trip. And nothing makes the adventure better than running across some of the odd and quirky attractions aimed to lure in motorists




Photos: Most Shocking Museum Spaces
posted on September 16, 2010 03:16:00 pm
It was once that the art inside a museum was the main attraction. These days, the art can sometimes become a sideshow to the building itself. Internationally renowned architects are now competing to design some of the world's most spectacular museums.




Photos: Amazing Sandcastles Hit the Beach
posted on September 16, 2010 03:17:17 pm
Sand isn't just for sitting on and relaxing at the shore. In Nantucket sand is taken seriously and each year this Massachusetts island celebrates the coast with a sandcastle and sculpture day.




Photos: America's Must-Ride Roller Coasters
posted on September 16, 2010 03:18:11 pm
From big drops to insane turns, these amusement park roller coasters will keep you on the edge of your seat.




Photos: Paris' Seine River Adds Beach Sunbathers
posted on September 16, 2010 03:18:26 pm
The banks of the famed Seine River in Paris are turned into an urban oasis for summer.




Photos: Cool Off at the World's Top 10 Waterfalls
posted on September 16, 2010 03:19:24 pm
The world's top 10 waterfalls.




Photos: The World's Best Hotel Pools
posted on April 21, 2011 07:42:31 am
Hotels go out of their way to make sure their pools are elaborate escapes from everyday life.




Photos: Flying in Style: Posh Airline Seats
posted on September 16, 2010 03:24:05 pm
Want to travel in style? Check out these over-the-top airline seats.




Photos: Would You Fly in a Solar-Powered Plane?
posted on September 16, 2010 03:22:23 pm
The world's strangest aircraft include all sorts of planes, balloons, a flying car and other ways to fly through the air.




Photos: America's 10 Wackiest Summer Events
posted on September 16, 2010 03:24:35 pm
America's wackiest summer festivals, competitions and events are some of the strangest things you'll ever see on vacation.




Photos: Shocking Pancake Creations
posted on October 12, 2010 12:01:16 pm
For Jim Belosic of Reno, Nevada, pancakes are more than just a breakfast food. He runs a website, Jimspancakes.com, showing the artistic pancakes he makes for his 3-year-old daughter, Allie.




Photos: World's Hottest Rooftop Bars
posted on September 16, 2010 03:18:51 pm
The view from the top is always the best. Chic rooftop bars with high-quality cocktail and food programs are the place to hang out this summer. Here are some of our favorites around the globe.<




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Photos: World's Best Hidden Beaches
posted on September 16, 2010 03:29:03 pm
Avoid the crowds, T-shirt shops and tackiness of some beaches by escaping to these out-of-the-way, still-undiscovered gems.