Tourism
Helicopter Tour Goes Missing in Hawaii, Coast Guard Search Underway
Seven people, including two minors and the pilot, were aboard the helicopter, according to the Coast Guard.
6 Seismic Tremors Near Strasbourg, France Linked to Human Activity
The weekend's series of ground shakes—which the newspaper Le Monde described as "very light"—occurred on the third weekend of Strasbourg's famous Christmas Market, a seasonal attraction that draws 2 million visitors annually.
Russian Tour Operators Promote Syria Vacations Despite Kremlin Warnings
At least two Russian operators are providing tourists with the chance to visit Syria in an itinerary that starts from the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
Thai Cave Where Junior Soccer Team and Coach Were Rescued Reopens
"I cycled 10 kilometers here to try to be the first to enter the cave," one visitor at the complex said on Friday.
Waste Addressed at Mt. Everest, But Problems Still Remain
Although tons of garbage were removed from Mt. Everest this year, more still waits on the mountain and climbing season begins again next year.
Rhode Island Day: Top Facts and Where to Visit
Rhode Island Day is on October 5, so here is a summary of the state's top facts and best places to visit
Saudi Arabia Announces New Tourist Visa, Looser Restrictions on Women
Intrepid travelers with a taste for luxury and conservatism may now visit the desert country, which is home to five UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Video Shows Aggressive Tourist Head-Butting and Hitting Venice Gondolier
The incident took place yesterday afternoon at Ponte dei Bareteri, or Bareteri Bridge, which is a popular tourist destination in the region made famous by its sprawling network of canals.
7 Best Places in New York for Literature Lovers
The Big Apple is awash in the ink of literature and these are the best places to visit for avid readers.
Great Barrier Reef Is Becoming a 'Theme Park,' Tour Operator Warns
"The tourism industry, desperate to maintain tourist numbers, is looking beyond the natural beauty of the reef because it's not quite what it was," said dive operator Tony Fontes.
7 Best Free Things to Do in Los Angeles
LA is a huge city and there are scores of free and fun things to do all over the place
Belize Offers Free Trips To Rachel, Nevada, Residents During Area 51 'Raid'
The sweepstakes winners will be announced on Friday.
German Tourists Instructed To Leave Venice Over Cups of Coffee
"Venice must be treated with respect and impolite people who come here and think they can do what they want must understand that, thanks to the local police, they can be stopped, fined and sent away," Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro said in a statement.
Dominican Republic Announces New Safety Measures After American Deaths
"Given the amount of coverage that we have gotten over the last couple of months we do recognize that there may be some concern among some of the tourists," Pablo Espinal, Chief of Staff of the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Tourism, told CNN.
Watch: Video Shows Woman Faint at Zak Bagans' Museum After Orb Touches Her
People have fainted at the haunted museum before, but this time, video may have captured paranormal proof.
Chernobyl Photoshoots Create Controversy, TV Show Prompts Tourism Increase
"Most of the people say they decided to book after seeing this show. It's almost as though they watch it and then jump on a plane over."
Radiation Hotspots Revealed in One of the Most Radioactive Sites on Earth
Researchers loaded drones with radiation detectors to investigate the area devastated by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
Trump Admin to Crack Down on U.S. Tourism to Cuba
Cuba attracts wealthy tourists with five-star hotels, spas and luxury brands, but U.S. citizens have been largely shut out by their own government.
This Country Heads Up Barack Obama's Bucket List
Obama disclosed his dream vacation destination and Angkor Wat in Cambodia tops it.
American Tourist Kidnapped at Gunpoint in Uganda
Police are hunting for four men in connection with the incident. Officials said they had closed all exits between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which borders the park.
Luxury Eco Hotels for the Conscious Traveler
A new book celebrates the desire of twenty-first century travelers for mindful moments and the environmental initiatives of an optimistic generation of hoteliers.
Explore 12 Undiscovered, Romantic Small Towns in Italy
Frances Mayes has spent years traveling through Italy and writing about it in her best-selling books like Under the Tuscan Sun. Her latest book, See You in the Piazza: New Places to Discover, is a travelogue about all the undiscovered and overlooked gems in Italy. She tells us the top 12 here.
Malaysia Has No Gay People, Tourism Minister Claims
"I don't think we have anything like that in our country," Mohamaddin Ketapi, Malaysia's travel minister said, referencing gay people.
One Woman's Journey Inside Saudi Arabia
Melissa Biggs Bradley has done what not many American women have done before: braved Saudi Arabia as a tourist.
Is this a Tourism Attraction or a War Crime?
Tourism giants Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia and TripAdvisor are all contributing to human rights violations against Palestinians by listing accommodation and attractions located in Israeli settlements-illegal under international law.
Egypt Bus Bomb: Casualties Reported Near Giza Pyramids
Egyptian officials said at least two people were killed in the blast.
Elderly 'Terrorist' Denied Entry to U.S. in Visa Mix-up
"The only time I've been in court was for jury service, and now I've been treated like a criminal," said the 70-year-old.
North Korea Says It's 'The Safest Country in the World'
Everyone is welcome—except if you're South Korean, Japanese or Israeli.
China Will Be Most Popular Tourist Destination by 2030
The popularity of the Asia-Pacific region is set to explode, experts say.
Nine Rescued From Blazing Boat After Lightning Strike
Nearby fisherman came to the rescue when luxury vessel caught fire at sea.