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U.S. says canceled flights declining, fewer bags getting lost

The government says U.S. airlines canceled fewer flights in 2016 than any year on record while also posting record-low numbers for lost bags and passengers getting bumped off oversold flight...

DATE: Feb 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Albania promotes its underwater archaeology, for tourism

TIRANA, Albania – Albania is promoting the archaeological finds in the waters off its southwest coast to raise public interest and to attract attention of decision-makers who can help preser...

DATE: Feb 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Durango-La Plata County Airport sees dip in traffic

Construction and oversight will be examined

DATE: Feb 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tales from a train: Across the U.S., Amtrak travelers tell their stories

Editor’s note: Associated Press Tampa, Florida, correspondent Tamara Lush spent 15 days traveling via train across the U.S. as part of Amtrak’s residency program, designed for creative p...

DATE: Feb 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Before you use a flight-delay compensation company, think twice

If you’ve experienced flight delays while traveling in Europe, you know the drill: At some point, an airline representative pushes a brochure into your impatient hands that promises you comp...

DATE: Feb 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

New exhibit explores rural influence on modern American art

ATLANTA – A new exhibition takes a look at how American artists found inspiration in rural landscapes during an era of modernist art that was more closely associated with cities. ...

DATE: Feb 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

How do you move a 6-ton Civil War battle painting? Slowly

ATLANTA – A colossal panoramic painting depicting the Battle of Atlanta from the Civil War will be lifted by cranes from the building where it has been for nearly a century and then trucked ...

DATE: Feb 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Tourism industry debating impact of Trump travel ban

NEW YORK – President Donald Trump’s travel ban is not only being debated in the courts, it’s also being debated by the travel industry. Many experts remain bullish about prospects...

DATE: Feb 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

American travel to Iran up in the air

Trips canceled because of attempt at travel ban

DATE: Feb 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Cruise news for 2017: Alaska boom, more in-depth experiences

Alaska expects record visits

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

How to avoid toll roads on your next trip

Whether you’re heading down to Florida for spring break, or out to Denver to go skiing, you need to know about one of the worst kinds of tourist traps you could fall into. In Orla...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter