Futuristic pods whisk travelers around airport
from msnbc.com: Travel
Laser-guided travel pods that work without drivers or timetables were officially unveiled at London's Heathrow airport on Friday.
Luxury spa treatment we're dying to try: A 20 hands massage
from Gadling by McLean Robbins
There are luxe spa treatments and then there are one in a lifetime experiences. In honor of the resort's 20th anniversary, Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is offering the lavish 20 Hands Duo Massage, a two-and-a-half hour couple's experience offered in celebration of Spa Grande's 20th anniversary through September 4, 2012.
Smithsonian Archives unveils new website
from Gadling by Sean McLachlan
The Smithsonian Institution Archives records the development of America's greatest museum. With a staggering amount of artifacts, recordings, books, and other records, it now has a new website designed to help people explore this matchless museum from home.
Booted frequent flier takes on airline
from CNN.com - Travel
Can complaining too much get you booted from a frequent flier program?
Vermont foliage road damaged by Irene reopens
from msnbc.com: Travel
New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch says Route 302 will reopen Saturday, more than a week ahead of schedule.
Airlines backing off on peak-travel surcharges
from msnbc.com: Travel
In a break for travelers, airlines have cut the number of days this holiday season on which they add a surcharge for flying during peak travel periods.
World's Most-Visited Tourist Attractions
from Chicago | Destination Guides | Travel + Leisure
Embrace the wisdom of crowds by adding the world’s most-visited tourist attractions
to your bucket list.
World's Best Airlines
from Chicago | Destination Guides | Travel + Leisure
Find out which airlines earn high marks with passengers, and which don’t.
It’s always a ‘Winter’ day at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
from MiamiHerald.com: Travel
Winter, the dolphin who lost her tail and is soon to be onscreen in Dolphin Tale is a resident of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
TSA fires 28 over improper luggage screening
from CNN.com - Travel
The Transportation Security Administration fired 28 of its employees -- in addition to three that resigned or retired -- following a probe that revealed bags were allowed onto planes at Hawaii's Honolulu International Airport without being properly screened, the agency said Sunday.
Boston museum lets you spend 'A Day in Pompeii'
from Gadling by Melanie Renzulli
Few sites in the world hold as much of a morbid fascination as does Pompeii, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pompeii is one of the most popular places in southern Italy for tourists, who come to view the city's ruins and relics, in particular the preserved bodies of the victims whose last moments were captured in ash. This fall, visitors to Boston will get a chance to learn more about the ancient Roman town and see some of its artifacts thanks to the exhibit "A Day in Pompeii" at the Museum of Science.
Airline fees reach $450 mark, USA TODAY survey finds
from USATODAY.com Travel - Top Stories
Airline fees have reached the $450 mark, and the charge for checking one bag has jumped to $43, USA TODAY's annual survey finds.
Fly Guy: 12 airline regulations we need now
from USATODAY.com Travel - Top Stories
Hobica proposes 12 new airline regulations to protect passengers that go beyond the tarmac-delay rule and increased compensation for involuntarily ...
Munich beyond Oktoberfest
from CNN.com - Travel
Munich's Oktoberfest is under way now, but a visit to the charming Bavarian town is a treat year-round. Whether you're visiting in winter or in summer, there is sure to be plenty to do.
U.S. national parks are fee-free this Saturday
from Gadling by Kraig Becker
Looking for something to do this weekend? Want to get outside and enjoy the first days of fall? Well, you're in luck, as the National Park Service is celebrating National Public Lands Day by waiving entry fees to all national parks this Saturday, September 24. That means you'll be able to visit more than 400 different parks across the country absolutely free.
Small town reflections from California's Point Reyes Station
from Gadling by Kyle Ellison
In the midst of a morning stroll down the main street of Northern California's Point Reyes Station, a calm, yet concerned brunette woman stopped her vehicle in the center of the road and approached me with a simple question.
Woman says her afro prompted TSA hair pat-down
from msnbc.com: Travel
Dallas resident Isis Brantley said she was stopped on Monday at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta after she went through security because of her hair.
Best Life-Changing Trips
from Chicago | Destination Guides | Travel + Leisure
From Africa to Antarctica, these amazing trips promise to be life-changing.
Great American Bites: Czech specialties at NYC's Bohemian Hall
from USATODAY.com Travel - Top Stories
The oldest beer garden in the city, Bohemian Hall is hardly trendy: It opened in 1910 and celebrated its centennial last year.
Superstitious fliers bring strange rituals to the skies
from USATODAY.com Travel - Top Stories
Superstitious rituals help travelers who would otherwise be sensible gain an illusion of control when they're in the sky, experts say.
'Avatar' land is coming to Disney World
from USATODAY.com Travel - Top Stories
An Avatar land, modeled on the hit 3-D film's lushly forested landscapes and flying creatures, will take up residence at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, ...
Hotel fees to rise to record $1.8 billion in 2011
from USATODAY.com Travel - Top Stories
Fewer hotel guests may be watching $13 movies or making long-distance calls from the room phone, but U.S. hotels will earn a record $1.8 billion ...
10 great places to noodle around with pasta
from USATODAY.com Travel - Top Stories
Chef Jody Adams of Rialto restaurant shares her picks in honor of National Pasta Month in October.
Foam on the Range: Colorado's Beer Trail
from USATODAY.com Travel - Top Stories
Craft-brew lovers immerse themselves in fun and foam on the Front Range.
