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What’s ahead for hotel guests in 2018? Expect surprises

Mandatory “resort fees” mushroomed last year, even as hotels added new charges for all kinds of things, including cancellations and late checkouts. With pressure to squeeze even more profit ...

DATE: Dec 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Understanding REAL ID rules for domestic flights in 2018

If you’re worried about whether your driver’s license is compliant with new REAL ID requirements for domestic air travel, you can relax for now. A grace period for meeting the new...

DATE: Dec 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

History, beauty frame a new tourist economy in Appalachia’s coal country

PERRY COUNTY, Ohio – Two-thirds of Appalachia’s coal industry jobs have disappeared since the 1990s. Now the region is hoping tourism will help rebuild its economy by tapping into history an...

DATE: Dec 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Postcard from Pyongyang: The airport now has Wi-Fi, sort of

PYONGYANG, North Korea – North Korea is one of the least Wi-Fi-friendly countries in the world. Having a device that emits Wi-Fi signals can result in detention and a major fine. Worse, if y...

DATE: Dec 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Where not to go in 2018: Overtourism, safety cited in Fodor’s list

As you contemplate all those “where to go in 2018” lists, here’s a twist: a list of places to avoid in the new year. The where not to go list is from Fodor’s, the travel guidebook...

DATE: Dec 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Controversy over wildlife tourism and selfies in the Amazon

Planning to visit the Amazon? You might want to look at the controversy over wildlife selfies before choosing tours. World Animal Protection, an advocacy group, issued a report...

DATE: Dec 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Cowboy boots are as much a part of San Antonio as the Alamo

SAN ANTONIO – A visit to San Antonio would not be complete without a stroll by the Alamo, enjoying a cheesy enchilada plate at a Tex-Mex joint off the River Walk, or browsing the cowboy boot...

DATE: Dec 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Unpacking travelers’ frequently asked questions about flying with luggage

When you fly, almost nothing about your luggage makes sense. Think about it. Why, for example, does baggage have to be black? Why are overhead bins so small? Why do ramp workers t...

DATE: Dec 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

A peek at top travel lists: Where to go in 2018

Many travel brands, guidebook publishers and websites offer lists of places to go in the new year. Here’s a look at some of those lists for 2018. They include destinations from every contine...

DATE: Dec 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Women who see the world share a universal issue: sexual harassment

What you can do to travel safely

DATE: Dec 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Las Vegas’ overhauled Monte Carlo transforming into Park MGM

LAS VEGAS – A lifelike network of twisting tree roots emerges from the ceiling and branches out into the lobby featuring green, earthy accents, crystal chandeliers and soon, work from Britis...

DATE: Dec 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Idaho lands nation’s first International Dark Sky Reserve

BOISE, Idaho – A giant chunk of central Idaho with a dazzling night sky has become the nation’s first International Dark Sky Reserve. The International Dark-Sky Association late M...

DATE: Dec 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel