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Sound barrier to chase seals, prevent shark attacks debated for Cape Cod

BOSTON – A plan to develop an acoustic system to chase away seals in order to prevent shark attacks is the latest front in the debate about how Cape Cod should respond in the wake of last ye...

DATE: May 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Grand Canyon limits North Rim water use after pipe damaged

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. â€“ Officials have temporarily placed restrictions on water use on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park after rockslides caused a pipeline break. ...

DATE: May 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Tips for snapping safe selfies while traveling

Stay focused on your surroundings, don’t be selfish

DATE: May 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Back to the future: New York’s TWA Hotel is a stylish work in progress

The retro chic TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport wants you to think of the Brat Pack, the Beatles and the soaring grace of Eero Saarinen’s futuristic terminal, dedicated to ...

DATE: May 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

The Wave could see a rising tide of visitors on Utah-Arizona border

Agency considers raising limit at Utah-Arizona hiking destination

DATE: May 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

An Oregon retreat: Surrounded by wilderness, remote lodge offers rustic luxury

The friendly pack of dogs gathered around the edge of Minam River Lodge’s pole barn has no idea what to make of square dancing, or of the 20 or so people doing it. The dogs, pets...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

With 75 million travelers, Orlando remains most-visited place

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando had 75 million visitors last year as the theme park mecca continued to be the most visited destination in the United States, tourism officials said Thursday. ...

DATE: May 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

U.S.-Canada border transfers raise fear of delayed crossings

DERBY LINE, Vt. – Hundreds of border agents from across the U.S. are being temporarily transferred south ahead of the busy summer tourism season, worrying those along the northern border who...

DATE: May 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

The shows on this cruise line rival Broadway

134 productions in 50 theaters on 26 ships

DATE: May 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Infamous gangster’s prison cell wasn’t as luxurious as he claimed

PHILADELPHIA When mobster Al Capone was jailed in Philadelphia in 1929, one newspaper portrayed his cell as a luxurious lockup, adorned with richly colored oriental rugs, polished...

DATE: May 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Grounded Max jets could contribute to higher summer fares

The grounding of Boeing 737 Max jets likely means that fare increases this summer will be larger than already expected and airlines will struggle to handle disruptions such as storms that sh...

DATE: May 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Big Boy steam locomotive chugs to post-restoration debut

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – One of the world’s biggest and most powerful steam locomotives is chugging to its big debut after five years of restoration work. Big Boy No. 4014 rolled out of a...

DATE: May 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel