D.C.'s National Gallery pairs portraits with armor 
An exhibition of Spain's royal armor matches some of the one-of-a-kind suits for the first time with portraits of monarchs wearing ...
July 4th, 2009
Comoros crash spotlights 3rd-world travel risks
First there was smoke, then flames burst out of the aircraft engine. But I was having difficulty communicating with the Mozambican flight attendant who was fussing with warm sodas and soggy sandwiches and did not speak English.
July 3rd, 2009
Mexican passenger jet blows 2 tires, lands safely
A domestic passenger jet landed safely at the Mexico City airport Thursday despite blowing two tires on its landing gear as it touched down.
July 3rd, 2009
Airline crew bares all to get passengersâ attention
Air New Zealand has hit on a novel way to make sure even the most jaded flyers keep their eyes glued on its flight safety briefing.
July 3rd, 2009
Sizzling summer deals at Las Vegas hotels
If you want to stay where high-rollers do, now's the time.
July 3rd, 2009
Fans pay tribute to Michael Jackson at sites around the ...
Less than a week after Jackson's sudden death in Los Angeles, his fans are bringing new notoriety to sites associated with the ...
July 3rd, 2009
Traveling with the Stars: Bryan Cranston
Emmy winner Bryan Cranston just wrapped his second season on AMC's drama Breaking Bad.
July 3rd, 2009
Take the kids off the tourist track in NYC
Certainly visitors to New York have their pick of world-class and iconic sites â the Museum of Natural History, the Empire State Building and Central Park â but there is a lot more to New York than the tourist track.
July 2nd, 2009
United systems back online, O'Hare lines 'easing'
A computer problem temporarily disrupted United Airlines flights at O'Hare International Airport on Thursday, causing long delays ...
July 2nd, 2009
Uffa! Hefty bill shocks tourists dining in Italy
They were looking for a bit of La Dolce Vita but what two Japanese tourists got in a restaurant in Rome left a bad taste in their mouths.
July 2nd, 2009
Cool tools for road trippers
Taking a road trip? New Web sites wonât get you where youâre going any faster, but they can provide plenty of interesting information along the way.
July 2nd, 2009
Best July 4th fireworks
Take a seat on Independence Day and crane your neck for Americaâs most spectacular fireworks displays.
July 2nd, 2009
Best American towns to visit by car
Has the down economy crushed your summer vacation plans? Are dreams of eating conch fritters on a palm-laden island or, say, motoring through woods that hide a hamlet full of bratwurst and Oettinger all but gone? They don't have to be.
July 2nd, 2009
Must-see fireworks around the country
The recession has forced the cancellation of fireworks displays in a number of places around the country like Blue Springs, Mo., and Mesa, Ariz. But many of the biggest and best-known displays will be nearly as spectacular as ever.
July 2nd, 2009
Top 10 scenic U.S. road trips
Rev your engines . . . and get ready to take on the open road this summer.
July 2nd, 2009
Plane diverted to Albuquerque after passenger disrobes ...
A US Airways flight to Los Angeles was diverted to Albuquerque after a passenger removed all of his clothing mid-flight, forcing ...
July 2nd, 2009
Plimoth Plantation adds two new programs
The living history attraction has added a story hour for children and a re-enactment of what a religious service would have been ...
July 2nd, 2009
Cheap flights to Latin America on low-cost carriers
On-the-ground savings, especially compared to pricier destinations such as Western Europe, make these destinations an even better ...
July 2nd, 2009
Sears Tower set to open âLedgeâ to thrill seekers
The Sears Tower is offering a new way to push your fear of heights right over the edge.
July 1st, 2009
Flight diverted after man disrobes mid-flight
A cross-country US Airways flight was diverted to Albuquerque after a male passenger removed his clothing mid-flight.
July 1st, 2009
Sears Tower unveils 103rd floor glass balconies
Visitors to the Sears Tower's new glass balconies all seem to agree: The first step is the hardest.
July 1st, 2009
Visit charming Charleston, S.C., on the cheap
You don't need deep pockets to enjoy this town of pastel buildings, narrow alleys and quaint, secluded gardens.
July 1st, 2009
North America's top 15 vacation spots
It's not hard to find a common characteristic among Forbes Traveler's top 15 North American vacation spots: sun, sand and sea clearly dominate the leisure-destination favorites.
July 1st, 2009
Dollar-saving strategies for summer travel
The economy has more people leery about making plans far in advance; travel companies are offering more last-minute deals, and new technologies are fostering bargains that come and go like mayflies.
July 1st, 2009
Delta Air Lines to stop flying to Dubuque, Iowa
Delta Airlines has told Dubuque Regional Airport officials that it will stop serving the tiny two-carrier airport in August.
July 1st, 2009
Alabama hopes 'ghost trail' will scare up more tourism ...
City officials here and across the USA are increasingly turning to ghost tales and trails to boost tourism.
July 1st, 2009
Slot machines to help fix Miami airport's financial woes?
Slot machines may be headed to Miami International Airport.
July 1st, 2009
New MGM Mirage resort to be built near Cairo
The MGM Grand New Giza will house 550 rooms and an electric train will provide access to the Egyptian antiquities museum.
July 1st, 2009
Traveler's Aide: Book with care on foreign travel websites
Michelle Woody found Hainan Airlines' website bewildering, and mistakenly booked multiple tickets for her trip.
July 1st, 2009
Fireworks photography in 5 easy steps
Ooh! Ahh! Everyone loves fireworksâand everyone can learn to snap photographs that better capture their beauty.
June 30th, 2009
Discover: Aberdeen
Among the artifacts displayed at The Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen, Scotland is a flag from Hitler's staff car. (Don't ask how they got it.)
March 4th, 2008
Discover: Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, you can try authentic apple-flavored Budweiser. (Non-alcoholic, of course.)
March 3rd, 2008
Discover: Graz
UPC Arena in Graz, Austria was renamed in 1997 to honor native son Arnold Schwarzenegger, but the old name was restored in 2005 over the governor's support of the death penalty.
March 2nd, 2008
Discover: Havana
For an "authentic" experience in getting around Havana via public transportation, try El Camello, a split-level bus pulled by a semi-truck, and resembling a 2-humped camel.
March 1st, 2008
Discover: Santa Fe
In the celebrated art colony of Santa Fe, New Mexico, you can of course get paintings of the scenery of the southwestern United States, but did you know you can also get original paintings of Daffy Duck and Wile E. Coyote?
February 29th, 2008
Discover: Kota Kinabalu
The Hall of Skulls at Monsopiad Cultural Village outside Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia features 42 skulls of enemies, all killed by the warrior-hero Monsopiad.
February 28th, 2008
Discover: Lubbock
Among the objects on display at the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas, memorializing the city's favorite son, is a giant-size replica of the rocker's trademark glasses.
February 27th, 2008
Discover: Seoul
Fans of spicy fermented cabbage from all over Korea flock to the Kimchi Museum in Seoul.
February 26th, 2008
Discover: Bergen
The Norwegian city of Bergen is famously rainy, but the locals say there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.
February 25th, 2008
Discover: Takaoka
On your way from Takaoka to the Vladivostok ferry? Take a look out the window: the name of the Himi train line means Ice-Watching.
February 24th, 2008
