LEAKED MEMO: NCAA Faces a Shortage of Charter Aircraft, Sees Hardship Ahead

Airlines don’t have a lot of spare planes that they’re willing to charter for the NCAA tournament, so in pursuit of a seamless travel experience for collegiate basketball teams there are going to have to be some sacrifices — like: Women’s teams will be required to take departures as late as 10pm. They can fly […]

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Go In Peace: Seven Asian War Destinations

The immense loss of human life during the 20th-century wars in Asia cannot be forgotten. Chris Tharp compiled some sites to help us remember.



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Heightened security checks coming to U.S. airports

The Department of Homeland Security is increasing security checks at American airports because of concerns over new bomb-making instructions released by al Qaeda in Yemen (AQAP), the terrorist group which U.S. intelligence agencies believe may have been behind the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris, U.S. officials tell CNN.

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2015's most exciting building projects

It's a mind-blowing year for boundary-pushing architecture. 2015 is set to see the arrival of Europe and China's tallest buildings, a New York housing block that towers over the Empire State, and a Scottish cathedral brought back from the dead.

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'Incredible' feat (and hands): Free climbers summit El Capitan

Nineteen days. Three thousand feet of some of the hardest climbing in the world. And just their bare hands and sticky-soled shoes to get them up the granite-faced monster known as the Dawn Wall.

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2015 will be the year that the sharing economy grows up

Even beyond the world of travel, it is hard to argue with the statement that 2014 was the year of the sharing ...



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Cultured Traveler: Along the Niger River, the Beat of the Sahel

The Festival on the Niger, in Ségou, Mali, does much to cheer and calm a region recently torn by jihadists.

















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Heads Up: In Southeast Ireland, a Culinary and Coastal Destination

Creative chefs are giving visitors another reason to go to West Waterford.

















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Pursuits: In Baton Rouge, They’re Still Singing the Blues

Decades after the Louisianan capital’s glory as a hub for the blues, a few authentic spots remain.

















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How to piss off folks from Wisconsin

Don't complain about how "cold" it is to a Wisconsinite. That'll just piss them off.



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How to Save (and Not Save) Money in the Virgin Islands

Budget travel is like a puzzle to me. I roam the world, trying to put the pieces together and I’ve been able to turn some of the most expensive destinations in the world into budget destinations – Iceland, Japan, Sweden, and even Norway. I’ve only failed once in Bermuda – a country whose luxury travel powers proved too great for me to defeat. That was, until I came to the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, where I once again failed […]

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Marriott won’t block personal wifi hotspots after all

Marriott has backed off of its plan to block guests from using their personal wifi devices at any of its managed hotels, ...



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Can you identify the countries of the world only by their maps? [QUIZ]

How well do you know the countries of the world? Test your knowledge with our latest quiz!



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Hyatt’s 40% Bonus on Purchased Points

Hyatt Gold Passport is offering up to a 40% bonus on purchased points through January 31. It’s targeted for those who purchased points in 2014. The system they’re using to verify eligibility looks exactly like the one US Airways uses: It doesn’t appear to be one of their usual tiered offers: instead it’s a 40% […]

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10 places to see art in New Mexico

From annual festivals to open galleries and studio tours, you'll have many chances to check out New Mexico's vibrant art scene no matter when you visit. Here's where you should go:



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