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Arizona tourism fears long-term effects

July 29, 2010

Leisure travel seems unaffected by the immigration controversy so far, but Arizona tourism officials say they are worried about the long-term impact on lucrative business travel.

Opt-out charges aggravate travelers

July 29, 2010

Terri Widder hesitated seconds before she booked a recent flight from Chicago to Tulsa. Something felt wrong.

Navigating Europe in the digital age

July 29, 2010

From downloadable audio tours to ebooks, technology is changing how we travel. Still, a good map and some common sense will make trips smoother, says travel expert Rick Steves.

Popular tourist destination adds Klingon tours

July 29, 2010

A popular sightseeing destination in Australia is boldly going where no tourist attraction has gone before -- by offering audio tours in the Klingon language.

Passenger recounts hot, sweaty tarmac wait

July 29, 2010

"The plane was hot when we got on, and we just sat there miserable for quite some time." That is how Tony Morales, a passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight stuck on a tarmac in Phoenix, described his ordeal.

Cruise ship strikes whale in Alaska

July 29, 2010

A Princes Cruises ship operating in Alaska has fatally struck a whale near Juneau.

Fresh airport amenities make the wait fly by

July 29, 2010

There’s no need to sit by the gate and twiddle your thumbs, especially if you find yourself at one of the many airports offering fresh new amenities or special summer programs.

Visitors to Hawaii up for seventh straight month

July 29, 2010

Hawaii recorded its seventh consecutive increase in visitors in June, welcoming 625,522 last month, a 13.6 percent jump over June 2009, the Hawaii Tourism Authority reported Wednesday.

Italy seeks private sponsors to restore Colosseum

July 29, 2010

Italian officials are seeking to raise some €25 million (about $32 million) in private money to finance the restoration of one of the country's iconic landmarks: the Colosseum.

Hot summer deals in the Caribbean

July 29, 2010

Finally, a Caribbean beach that's everything a Caribbean beach should be -- quaint, with hammocks strung from palm trees, crystal-clear water, white sand and enough water toys to keep the kids happy.