By Terry Ponick, TWT Communities
Virginia beach isn’t only a beach. New Age spirituality, healing live here, too. Published May 19, 2013
By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
Talk about a computer error: One couple intending to fly from Los Angeles to Dakar, Senegal, was mistakenly taken to Dhaka, the Bangladesh capital, which is 7,000 miles from their planned destination — and on a different continent. Published May 20, 2013 Comments
By Carmen Stella Van den Heuvel Almonacid, TWT Communities
The Caves of the Bright Skulls are magical findings in Honduras, whose secrets have yet to be revealed. Published May 19, 2013
By Bob Taylor, TWT Communities
Florence is known around the world for its art. Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella only adds to the city’s reputation. Published May 18, 2013
By Jeneba Ghatt, TWT Communities
There are ethical ways to beat the long ride lines at Disney without spending lots of money to exploit privileges reserved for the disabled. Published May 16, 2013
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By David Koenig - Associated Press
Some frequent fliers say they aren't worried about safety aboard Boeing's problem-plagued 787 aircraft, while many less-seasoned travelers are often unaware of what model of plane they're flying on. Published January 18, 2013
By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
The Obama administration says it will scrap the controversial airport X-ray machines that critics said showed a little too much of travelers' bodies. Published January 18, 2013
By Jenny Barchfield - Associated Press
One worker strips mirrored paneling off the ceiling, as another pries up the fiberglass shell of a whirlpool bath. A third man takes a sledgehammer to a life-size statue of Venus de Milo posing topless with a swirl of plaster robes hanging from her waist. Published January 18, 2013
By Joan Lowy - Associated Press
It's likely that burning lithium ion batteries on two Boeing 787 Dreamliners were caused by overcharging, aviation safety and battery experts said Friday, pointing to developments in the investigation of the Boeing incidents as well as a battery fire in a business jet more than a year ago. Published January 18, 2013
By Joan Lowy and Joshua Freed - Associated Press
Lithium batteries that can leak corrosive fluid and start fires have emerged as the chief safety concern involving Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, a problem that apparently is far more serious than government or company officials acknowledged less than a week ago. Published January 17, 2013
By Joshua Freed - Associated Press
The federal government grounded Boeing's newest and most technologically advanced jetliner Wednesday, declaring that the 787 cannot fly again until the risk of battery fires is addressed. Published January 16, 2013
By Joan Lowly and Joshua Freed - Associated Press
The government stepped in Friday to assure the public that Boeing's new 787 "Dreamliner" is safe to fly, even as it launched a comprehensive review to find out what caused a fire, a fuel leak and other worrisome incidents this week. Published January 11, 2013
By Suzette Laboy - Associated Press
When Juan Ponce de Leon searched for riches in Florida, he unknowingly helped turn the Sunshine State into the first travel destination in the United States. Published January 10, 2013
By Joshua Freed - Associated Press
Boeing said Wednesday it has "extreme confidence" in its 787 Dreamliner even as federal investigators try to determine the cause of a fire that has prompted new worries about the plane. Published January 9, 2013
By Jeri Clausing - Associated Press
Spaceport America officials are urging legislators to limit potential lawsuits from wealthy outer space tourists who take off from New Mexico, saying such a bill is crucial to the future of the project. Published January 8, 2013
By Associated Press
An American Eagle pilot was suspended after failing a blood-alcohol test as he prepared to fly on Friday from Minneapolis to New York City, authorities said. Published January 4, 2013
By Karen Schwartz - Associated Press
Visit the beaches on this Gulf Coast barrier island, and you're likely to see people doing the "Sanibel Stoop." That's the term for the bent-at-the-waist posture used to collect seashells on Sanibel Island, Fla., which bills itself as one of the best shelling locations in the world. Published January 3, 2013
By Associated Press
The State Department has issued a revised Haiti travel advisory, warning Americans planning to travel to the Caribbean island nation about robbery, lawlessness, infectious disease and poor medical facilities. Published December 29, 2012
By Beth J. Harpaz - Associated Press
For more than 20 years, state park officials in Massachusetts have encouraged locals to get off the couch Jan. 1 and take a hike — nothing too strenuous, but a healthy way to start the new year. Published December 27, 2012
By Joan Lowy - Associated Press
For many passengers, air travel is only about finding the cheapest fare. But as airlines offer a proliferating list of add-on services, from early boarding to premium seating and baggage fees, the ability to comparison-shop for the lowest total fare is eroding. Published December 26, 2012
