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Millions of Americans got an early jump on their Thanksgiving travel Wednesday, with many opting to drive or take trains and buses instead of shelling out more money for flights amid a sour economy still hitting household budgets hard. Complete Story...
4-night Mexico spa package from $616Americans search for cheap Thanksgiving tripsNYC cracks down on unlicensed airport taxisBest Las Vegas Strip (mall) restaurantsA canceled flight, a missing refundLife is a Dream on Carnival's newest shipAirlines: No review for frequent flier programs
Ask Suzy Bennett how she’s approaching the 2009 holiday travel season, and she’ll tell you she isn’t.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is cracking down on baggage theft.
An airline industry trade group predicts that passenger traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday will drop 4 percent from last year.
These are hard times for clothing-optional travelers.
European Parliament lawmakers on Friday demanded that U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano ease restrictions for Europeans traveling to the United States, saying plans to impose a new $10 (euro6.73) entry fee are unfair.
Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. is betting that food and travel are an ideal combination. The company behind the Food Network is snapping up a controlling stake in the Travel Channel, giving the cable network a value of nearly $1 billion.
When Dave Dudley lost his plum job as a vice president of a software company, he knew it wouldn’t be long before his house mortgage became unmanageable. So he changed his address — to Anywhere, U.S.A.
Like a tie for dad, a kitchen appliance for mom, or socks for the kids, there’s no shortage of holiday gift clichés for travelers. Wheeled luggage, ticket holders and inflatable pillows come to mind.
About the same number of Mexican nationals living in the U.S. are expected to travel to Mexico City and surrounding areas for the holidays this year, despite the swine flu epidemic and the bad economy, a Mexican official said Wednesday.
The travel industry is working to redefine itself as a key player in the American economy: a means by which companies can improve profits, a source of tax revenue and a provider of jobs.
Many travelers still rely on comprehensive printed guidebooks for tourism information. But travelers are also increasingly using mobile technology to plan a trip or find their way around.
The travel industry may be hurting in Las Vegas these days but not for lack of visits from members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet.
That big whoosh you're hearing is the air rushing out of a commercial real estate bubble.
Far be it from me to accuse Major League Baseball of stacking the postseason deck in favor of the Yankees. I’ll let somebody else make that accusation and pretend I’m above such scandalous speculation.
27-8 (14-2), 1st in Big 12Won NCAA championship.Bill Self, 169-40, 6 years (376-145 overall) 1989
Seems the airlines aren’t the only ones suffering from a decline in business travel.
This photo essay covers the second half of our 2009 adventure in Italy.The images are organized in these categories: Architecture Edibles Hardware Art A few of my personal favorites A special note about viewing the images in this article:
It was my sophomore year in college - the good ole days! Back then we were partying like it was 1999!
Man misses flight to funeral because of his weight Airlines flying only full flights these days is creating a predicament for overweight travelers. A 400-pound San Jose man found out buying a last-minute second seat isn't as easy as it used to be.
Extreme excursions for thrillseekersSure, there's always an adventure that's more dangerous or more expensive, but adrenaline junkies without hedge funds still have plenty to chose from.
How We're Blowing Airline SecurityThe novelty of the Sept. 11 attacks notwithstanding, the primary threat to commercial planes is, was and shall remain the smuggling aboard of explosives, which is what happened on Pan Am 103. The bomb came onboard in a suitcase.
Electronics top splurge gifts for travelersWhat makes a good holiday gift for a traveler? If you have big bucks, splurge on an e-reader or a netbook. But if you're on a budget, go for clever stocking-stuffers.
The nature of NorwayWhen things get pricey, remind yourself that Norway is stacked with superlatives. Enjoy the most mountainous, most scenic, and most prosperous of all the Scandinavian countries.
Thanksgiving air travelers face full jets, feesThe number of air travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday will be down this year, which means shorter lines and fewer airport hassles, but passengers may keep grumbling.
The next morning dawned clear and cold, with a watery sun that I always think of as belonging to March—but it was April. I thought longingly of the early spring flowers at home, the daffodils that had almost gone, and the green of everything.
Charlie Chaplin's last home to become museumCharlie Chaplin's last home in Switzerland will be turned into a permanent place of pilgrimage for fans of the actor who immortalized the "Little Tramp," one of his sons said Monday.
The best airport lounges in the U.S.Fifty dollars or so will get you into the lounges of most U.S. airlines. See these offerings in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles to find out which carrier surveyed has the best.
Southwest apologizes to mom kicked off flightA spokesman for Southwest Airlines says the carrier has apologized to a mother who was kicked off a plane along with her unruly 2-year-old earlier this week.
Holidays will again test N.Y.-area bottleneckFewer people are expected to fly over Thanksgiving, but travelers shouldn't expect a reprieve from the horrid flight delays of holidays past, especially at LaGuardia, JFK and Newark.
15 lizards found strapped to man's chest at LAXFederal officials say they arrested a man who strapped 15 live lizards to his chest to get through customs at Los Angeles International Airport.
Holiday travel 101A definitive list of holiday travel tips about getting a fair airfare, a secret about airport parking, how to handle baggage, and more.
Top 25 American hot spotsFrom inventive restaurants to chic hotels, T L chronicles a burgeoning of homegrown innovations across the heart of the country and beyond.
World's worst travel scamsAvoid getting ripped off when you travel. Keep your wits-and your valuables-about you, and use common sense to outsmart the con artists.
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