Travel

I missed the boat. Actually, it was a flying elephant.

Butterbeer has become one of the most anticipated and popular guest experiences at Universal Orlando Resort.

A tour of these Puget Sound isles might be the country's most authentic foodie road (and ferry) trip.

Transportation Security Administration officials will have more discretion in screening checked baggage arriving in the U.S. from certain international airports.

Parisians and tourists can now glide and sway — or stumble — at an ice rink under the vaulted glass dome of the landmark Grand Palais.

Airline passengers can already get online 30,000 feet over Oklahoma. Soon U.S. airlines will offer Internet connections over the ocean, too.

Myanmar, Marseille, New Zealand and Gettysburg are all on the travel radar for 2013 thanks to new tours, events and anniversaries. 

AAA is predicting that 93.3 million Americans will hit the road this Christmas travel season.

From the tiniest town imaginable to one of the hottest places on earth, these twelve places embody our nation's capacity for wonder.

American Airlines has revamped its fare structure.

Whether you are looking to splurge on your trip to the slopes or want to ski on the cheap, here is TripAdvisor's breakdown of the most expensive and most budget-friendly ski destination. 

Believers in the 2012 Mayan doomsday prophesy are heading for the hills.

How about  joining the fun—with the kids-- at the biggest, most spectacular holiday parties?

‘Tis the season for annual awards lists, but if you think you know what’s coming, guess again.

Airlines have found a way to take the edge off the stress of flying and make a few extra bucks along the way: fancy new cocktails, craft beers and elegant wines.

It’s not too late to treat yourself—and those you love most—to a holiday cruise.

Delta Air Lines said it will buy almost half of Virgin Atlantic for $360 million. So what does this mean for travelers?  

The flight was canceled and I missed the concert.  What am I entitled to in this situation?

Bar hopping in Sin City can be taxing. 

American Airlines CEO Thomas Horton suggests that his management team has earned the right to keep leading the company even if it merges with US Airways.

Every day, Oyster.com continues to grow by visiting more and more places and adding more and more hotels to the site.

It's a meetup, it's a party, it's a spectacle: SantaCon is coming to town — in fact, to nearly 300 towns and cities around the world.

Cheap is good, but free is better -- especially when it comes to family vacation deals. 

Sorry, Rudolph--Santa is spreading holiday cheer this year with the help of some scuba gear.

Most recently, Wellington has attracted a new breed of tourist: Hobbit-lovers.

Cruise enthusiasts can be as avid as sports fans: We know the stats, celebrate the milestones and share the pain when something goes wrong. 

From visiting the Sea of Galilee to the Dome of the Rock, walking the paths Jesus walked or where Bible stories took place is a once-in-a-lifetime experience those of many faiths say is rewarding beyond measure.

There’s nothing better than, well, being on vacation in the first place — and then looking out of your hotel room’s window to a gorgeous view.

Fort Worth prides itself on being known as the City of Cowboys.

Turkish Airlines released a commercial that features Kobe Bryant and Lionel Messi competing for a kid's attention.

You'll find hobbit stamps on the letters, hobbit safety briefings on the planes, even shire beer at the Green Dragon bar. With this month's release of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," New Ze...

Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom marks the grand opening of its new Fantasyland Thursday with new and reimagined attractions inspired by Dumbo, "Beauty and the Beast," and "The Little Mermaid."

The world's largest cut aquamarine gem will soon go on display in its new home at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.

Jessie Purton won the frugal travelers' lottery.

You don’t have to know a zinnia from zoysia to be wowed by the these dazzling gardens.

With December upon us, the holidays aren’t the only season that’s just around the corner. We’re also heading into Wave Season, which is the Black Friday and Cyber Monday of the cruise world. 

The much anticipated expansion of the Magic Kingdom is also part of a growing trend among theme parks to create more immersive experiences.

Rosana Faessler stops by the hostess stand to check on reservations, then makes her way into the dining room to chat with a couple of the regular guests. After a few minutes, she wanders to the ...

Jamaica is a popular Caribbean getaway, with brilliant reggae, delicious jerk chicken made in an oil-drum pan, beautifully rugged cliffs, blue lagoons, and overwhelmingly pleasant — if a bit flirtatious — locals.