20 stories that make Vancouver proud

How does one city get so many awards in one year? By being AMAZING.



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Switching the focus from problem solving to travel inspiration apps

These days, the focus of technology seems to be solving all of our problems. Apps exist to help us avoid bad restaurants, ...



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Things US expats want for Christmas

"Dear servicemen and women, I’m incredibly grateful for your sacrifice to protect our liberties. I’d also be grateful if we could pop into the PX to pick up some Velveeta shells ‘n cheese and taco seasoning. God bless America."



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Delta baggage handler accused of smuggling guns on flights

A baggage handler for Delta Air Lines moved a lot more than just luggage, authorities say -- he also helped smuggle firearms.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/23/us/delta-employee-gun-smuggling/index.html

Holiday travel may be messy in the East

Pack a raincoat if you're traveling for the holidays in the eastern United States.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/23/us/holiday-travel/index.html

The TSA’s 12 Banned Items of Christmas

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Pivotal moments in 2014: TripAdvisor and the entire trip

It might seem to make perfect sense now, but many would admit to being surprised when TripAdvisor bought Viator for $200 million ...



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7 reasons you should travel to Cuba

"Cuba is one of the only places in the world that hasn’t been “Americanized” in some way. There are already plenty of big businesses lining up to capitalize on the Cuban market. Though nothing is certain, Cuba’s landscape and romantic look will potentially be marred with the Golden Arches and our favorite green-coffee siren." Hmm, better get to Cuba.



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25 top travel photos from 2014

Each day, we're transported to a beautiful place somewhere in the world and it's all thanks to you. Check out 25 of CNN iReporters' best travel photos of the year.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/23/travel/best-2014-travel-photos-irpt/index.html

5 Airbus jets in stunning formations

Five Airbus A350 XWB jetliners take to the skies to create breathtaking formations despite their significant size.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/tech/2014/12/22/airbus-a350-xwb-family-flight-formation.airbus.html

$611,000 fine as TripAdvisor gets bad review in Italy

Good or bad, TripAdvisor usually thrives on reviews -- but when antitrust officials in Italy gave their damning opinion of the travel website, it wasn't quite so happy.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/23/travel/tripadvisor-fine/index.html

10 of the best safaris for 2015

From horse and camel adventures to treks through tiger territory, the safari industry Oscars recognize the best wildlife encounters.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/22/travel/best-safari-experiences/index.html

The only Cuba I've ever known

This holiday season, I am heading to the only Cuba I've ever known. To Nochebuena dinner with my cousin's roast pork, her mother-in-law's flan, platanos maduros, yucca and a salad.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/22/travel/hetter-cuba-family-feat/index.html

Tencent leads $50 million round for social app

Chinese internet giant Tencent is widely reported to have led a $50 million Series C funding round for Breadtrip, an app-based travel ...



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PriceMatch picks up PowerYourRoom

Revenue management specialist PriceMatch has acquired Europe-based rival PowerYourRoom for an undisclosed sum. PowerYourRoom is privately held and provides revenue management tools ...



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