America's Best Roadside Attractions
posted on September 08, 2010 06:38:55 am
These odd and quirky attractions lure in motorists to out-of-the sights.



United States - Arts and Entertainment - Architecture - Roadside - Travel and Tourism

Porn Ban: County Votes Against Hotel Movies
posted on September 09, 2010 08:21:10 am
One Minnesota county has declared war on hotel-room porn, prohibiting any of its employees from staying at a hotel offering adult movies. The Winona County Commissioners just approved a new "clean hotel" policy which forbids employees from staying at such properties. The commissioners said pornography leads to sexual and domestic violence and that they hope to pressure hotels to drop these services.



Hotel - Minnesota - Domestic violence - Pornography - Winona County Minnesota

Car Booster Seats Make Gains in Insurance Testing
posted on September 08, 2010 12:16:16 pm
Child car booster seats show improvement, insurance industry finds.



Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - Business - Insurance - Seat belt - Eddie Bauer

Avoid Checked Bag Fees With Miles
posted on September 07, 2010 03:22:56 am
In the past few years, airline passengers have been bombarded with a bevy of new fees, including the much-dreaded check-bag charge. But one airline is now experimenting with allowing passengers to cash in frequent-flier miles for bag fees.



Airline - Frequent-flyer program - Travel - Transportation - Recreation

Snakes on a Plane: 95 Boas Taken on Flight
posted on September 08, 2010 09:30:18 am
Apparently there really are snakes on a plane. A Malaysian man known as the "Lizard King" was recently arrested after trying to smuggle 95 live boa constrictors out of the country.



Malaysia - Snakes on a Plane - Biology - Reptilia - Flora and Fauna

WATCH: High Seas Nightmare Caught on Tape
posted on September 08, 2010 04:47:59 am
2008 video shows passengers being tossed when a cruise ship hits rough water.



Cruise ship - Travel - Cruises - Specialty Travel - Recreation

Finding Romance While Traveling With Kids
posted on September 07, 2010 03:22:27 am
Once upon a time, in the days before family vacations, a weekend getaway or weeklong vacation together meant romantic dinners by candlelight, sunset strolls along the beach, a quiet exhibition in a famed museum of art. Then the kids came along.



Romance - Arts - Literature - Chats and Forums - Mailing Lists

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posted on September 07, 2010 03:22:27 am


'Miraculous' Rescue After 20 Hours at Sea
posted on September 08, 2010 05:57:42 am
Roger Gouge and his family -- including his 5-year-old grandson -- spent nearly 20 hours in the dangerous waters off the coast of South Carolina this weekend clinging to a cooler, trying to stay alive after their ship sunk.



South Carolina - United States - Family - Religion - Health

Holiday Getaway: America's Worst Speed Traps
posted on September 03, 2010 07:03:08 am
As Americans take to the roads this Labor Day weekend, many of them are going to get speeding tickets. We're not suggesting that anybody should drive faster than the speed limit, but we're realistic, and know you might hit that gas pedal in an effort to beat the crowds to the beach, amusement park, barbecue or family picnic. So here is a list of each state's worst speed traps and how to avoid those holiday-dampening tickets.



Getaway - United States - Transportation - Roads and Highways - National Motorist Association

10 Great Ziplines Across the USA
posted on September 04, 2010 07:49:33 pm
As leaves begin to change color, it's the perfect time to glide through treetops on a zipline. Part thrill ride, part eco-adventure, ziplines have taken off in the past decade.



Zip-line - Business - Recreation - Sports - Theme Parks

Smartphone Use Grows Among Travelers
posted on September 03, 2010 06:17:14 pm
Nearly 20 percent of U.S. travelers have downloaded one or more travel-related applications to their smartphones.



Smartphone - Recreation - Business - Android - Travel and Tourism

PHOTOS: State Fair Food: Camel on a Stick
posted on September 02, 2010 07:54:14 am
Take a stroll through some of the best state fair food in the country.



State fair - Science Fairs - Educational Resources - Home - Cooking

Tips for the Ultimate Labor Day Barbecue
posted on September 03, 2010 05:42:31 am
Labor Day is a time to honor our country's workers, head to the beach and soak in the last days of summer. It's also a time to fire up the grill, heat up some meat (or vegetables for those vegetarians out there) and spend some time with friends, family and neighbors.



Labor Day - Holidays - Vegetarianism - Meat - Vegetable

WATCH: American Airlines Targets Black Travelers
posted on September 03, 2010 11:44:35 am
Blackatlas.com is first-of-a-kind, social networking travel site.



American airline - Recreation - Aviation - Transportation - Specific Crashes

Are Nightmare Airfare Hikes Flying Your Way?
posted on September 01, 2010 05:11:02 am
There are some indications of nightmare airfare pricing ahead. FareCompare's Rick Seaney explains why you should not expect to see many airfare wars or even bargains this fall.



FareCompare - Travel - Recreation - Rick Seaney - Transportation

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PHOTOS: The World's Best Hotel Pools
posted on September 01, 2010 02:29:10 pm
Hotels go out of their way to make sure their pools are elaborate escapes from everyday life.



Swimming - Recreation - Outdoors - Scuba Diving - Sports

Vatican's Exorcist Says Possessed Vomit Metal
posted on March 11, 2010 01:11:07 pm
Inside his small third floor office at Vatican City, Father Gabriel Amorth, prepares for his next client. In the corner, a bed with restraining ropes. On the walls, pictures of the Virgin Mary. Near an armchair there is a Bible and other copies of prayers. Looking his 85 years, Father Gabriel is still dressed in his pyjamas, but his face shows signs of energy that has helped sustain him as the chief Exorcist for the Vatican during the last 25 years. In a rare interview with the Italian newspaper, La Repubblica, Father Gabriel, stongly defends his work and that of the Association of Exoricists. "The devil is not everywhere," he says, "but when he is present it is painful." He says he has treated over 70,000 cases.



Vatican City - Gabriele Amorth - La Repubblica - Italian language - Mary

Travel Apps to Make Your Trip Easier
posted on September 08, 2010 04:54:22 am
Ignoring technology is the dumbest thing travelers can do, because it can save you time and aggravation. Mostly though, using technology can save air travelers money.



Travel - Recreation - Travelogues - Technology - IPhone

Making the Most of Your Cruise Days in Port
posted on September 06, 2010 03:10:38 am
Snorkeling through coral reefs, exploring ancient Roman ruins, hiking on glaciers, shopping at local outdoor markets -- all of these shoreside activities are as much a part of the cruise experience as enjoying the onboard amenities of your ship.



Coral reef - Hiking - Recreation - Travel - United States

Five Ways to Save on Holiday Travel
posted on September 03, 2010 03:28:40 am
If you're traveling during the holidays, advance prep is key. But how early is too early? When's the best time to book? Find out from Sarah Pascarella!



Travel and Tourism - Travel Services - Tour Operators - Travel Agents - Holidays

Man Flies 33,000 Miles in Memory of Mom
posted on September 02, 2010 06:56:27 am
Drew Lawrence plans to spend the next month flying more than 33,000 miles across the nation to spread awareness about cancer and honor his late mother thanks to JetBlue's "All You Can Jet" unlimited travel pass.



Cancer - JetBlue Airways - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Michael Douglas

Don't Let a Hurricane Ruin Your Vacation
posted on September 01, 2010 07:16:32 am
Hurricane Earl isn't just threatening East Coast beaches with its high winds and strong downpours. The hurricane could also ruin thousands of people's vacations. Here are some tips for traveling during hurricane season.



East Coast of the United States - Tropical cyclone - Hurricanes - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences

WATCH: Orchestra Plays Concert on a 747
posted on September 02, 2010 09:53:51 am
The string musicians of Amsterdam Sinfonietta play an impromptu Mozart concert.



Amsterdam - Orchestra - Netherlands - Music - North Holland

10 Best Hotel Swimming Pools for Kids
posted on August 31, 2010 05:32:02 am
Want to escape the heat? Cool off (and have a blast!) in lazy rivers, cascading waterfalls and sky-high water slides at one our 10 favorite hotel swimming pools.



Lazy river - Swimming pool - Hotel - Travel and Tourism - Lodging

PHOTOS: World's Most Bizarre Road Signs
posted on September 07, 2010 08:30:46 am
See the world's most bizarre signs. These odd and strange road signs will make your head spin.



Traffic sign - Road - Business - Recreation - Signage

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PHOTOS: Best Vegas Pool Party Zones
posted on August 19, 2010 06:56:43 pm
Pools in Las Vegas aren't just for sitting around and relaxing in anymore. They have been turned into daytime clubs where partiers – many often topless – hop into the pool and drink. At night, some are converted into the city's hottest nightclubs. So grab a daiquiri and join us on a tour of these new pool hot spots.



Las Vegas Nevada - United States - Nevada - Weddings - Relationships

PHOTOS: World's Most-Lavish Hotel Lobbies
posted on August 27, 2010 02:48:02 pm
Lavish hotel lobbies amaze guests.



Hotel - Travel and Tourism - Lodging - Italy - Milan

PHOTOS: Extreme World Travel Adventures
posted on September 01, 2010 07:30:43 am
Travel Adventures Around the World



BASE jumping - Sports - Extreme Sports - Recreation - Travelogues

PHOTOS: Most Shocking Museum Spaces
posted on August 24, 2010 09:25:53 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.



Museum - Arts and Entertainment - Art museum - Design - United States

PHOTOS: Amazing Sandcastles Hit the Beach
posted on August 05, 2010 03:17:04 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.



Massachusetts - Nantucket Massachusetts - Sand art and play - United States - Nantucket

PHOTOS: America's Must-Ride Roller Coasters
posted on July 26, 2010 02:40:11 pm
From big drops to insane turns, these amusement park roller coasters will keep you on the edge of your seat.



Roller coaster - Recreation - Theme Parks - Amusement park - Attractions

PHOTOS: Paris' Seine River Adds Beach Sunbathers
posted on July 23, 2010 01:46:36 pm
The banks of the famed Seine River in Paris are turned into an urban oasis for summer.



Paris - Seine - Recreation - United States - France

PHOTOS: Pets on Vacation
posted on July 17, 2010 10:05:22 am
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.



Travel and Tourism - United States - Lodging - Vacation rental - Caribbean

PHOTOS: Cool Off at the World's Top 10 Waterfalls
posted on July 12, 2010 11:13:12 am
The world's top 10 waterfalls.



Water - Energy - Environment - Water Resources - Business

PHOTOS: Top 10 Celebrity Beaches
posted on July 07, 2010 03:15:48 pm
Top 10 celebrity beaches: great spots for seeing your favorite stars.



People - Celebrities - Arts - Entertainment - Recreation

PHOTOS: Flying in Style: Posh Airline Seats
posted on July 01, 2010 02:11:40 pm
Want to travel in style? Check out these over-the-top airline seats.



Airline seat - Airline - Shopping - Vehicles - Parts and Accessories

PHOTOS: Would You Fly in a Solar-Powered Plane?
posted on July 07, 2010 07:14:05 am
The world's strangest aircraft include all sorts of planes, balloons, a flying car and other ways to fly through the air.



Aircraft - Aviation - Business - Transportation and Logistics - Aerospace and Defense

PHOTOS: The World's Strangest Hotels
posted on June 30, 2010 06:37:47 am
Ever feel as if every hotel room looks like the last one you checked into? Next time, consider spicing up your travel by staying at one of these unique hotels, where style often trumps all else.



Hotel - Travel and Tourism - Lodging - Hotels and Motels - Chains

PHOTOS: America's 10 Wackiest Summer Events
posted on June 25, 2010 08:46:43 am
America's wackiest summer festivals, competitions and events are some of the strangest things you'll ever see on vacation.



Arts - Recreation - Festivals - Recreation and Sports - Competition

PHOTOS: Lavish Mega-Yachts
posted on June 22, 2010 01:00:53 pm
These giant yachts are eye-turning behemoths that give their owners a luxurious way to travel on the high seas or just party.



Yacht - Boat - Business - Watercraft - Consumer Goods and Services

PHOTOS: He Did What With Pancakes?
posted on June 21, 2010 02:18:58 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.



Nevada - Breakfast - United States - Cooking - Home

PHOTOS: World's Steamiest Outdoor Showers
posted on June 17, 2010 04:24:07 am
The world's steamiest outdoor showers and baths offer great views, fresh air and a way to clean up.



Shopping - Bathroom - Home and Garden - Business and Economy - Business

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PHOTOS: World's Hottest Rooftop Bars
posted on July 20, 2010 06:48:10 am
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.<



Business and Economy - Asia - Restaurants and Bars - Recreation - Travel and Tourism

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posted on July 20, 2010 06:48:10 am


PHOTOS: World's Best Hidden Beaches
posted on June 07, 2010 06:24:40 am
Avoid the crowds, T-shirt shops and tackiness of some beaches by escaping to these out-of-the-way, still-undiscovered gems.



Recreation - Travel - Travel and Tourism - Provinces - San Diego

PHOTOS: 11 Picnics of a Lifetime
posted on June 15, 2010 12:11:23 pm
Outrageous picnic locations around the world: these spectacular vistas are sure to impress your sweetheart.



United States - Business and Economy - Picnic - Recreation - Food

WATCH: Returning to New Orleans
posted on September 04, 2010 03:06:06 pm
A closer look at Post-Katrina tourism.



New Orleans - Hurricane Katrina - United States - Weather Phenomena - Meteorology

WATCH: Explore Chicago
posted on August 12, 2010 06:33:27 pm
Vacation tips, including what to do and where to go.



Chicago - United States - Illinois - Metro Areas - Recreation

WATCH: Solo Travel Safety Tips
posted on August 16, 2010 01:49:31 pm
Karen Schaler, Author of "Travel Therapy" gives advice for lone travelers.



Travel - Recreation - Magazines and E-zines - Travel Tips - LonelyPlanet

WATCH: Windy City Is a Food-Lover's Paradise
posted on August 12, 2010 06:33:55 pm
Spotlight on Spiaggia and local favorites.



Recreation - Food - Dining Guides - Spiaggia - Cook