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    • Finnair Sale for Late Spring/Fall T … Airfarewatchdog.com - Wed, May 22, 2013

      Finnair has lowered fares for travel to Europe and Asia. Sale fares vary by route: More »Finnair Sale for Late Spring/Fall T …

      Finnair has lowered fares for travel to Europe and Asia. Sale fares vary by route:

    • Air Berlin Sale for Late Summer/Fal … Airfarewatchdog.com - Wed, May 22, 2013

      For you early birds determined to wait out those peak summer prices, Air Berlin has lowered fares for late summer/fall/winter travel to Europe. You'll find some especially … More »Air Berlin Sale for Late Summer/Fal …

      For you early birds determined to wait out those peak summer prices, Air Berlin has lowered fares for late summer/fall/winter travel to Europe. You'll find some especially good deals to Poland out of Chicago and New York. Sale fares are valid from August 16 through December 13, and again from January 13 through March 2 …

    • British Airways A380 Flight Simulat … Airfarewatchdog.com - Wed, May 22, 2013

      I dont play video games, and probably I never will now that Ive landed an Airbus A380 at airports all over the world in a flight simulator. Because really, what video … More »British Airways A380 Flight Simulat …

      I dont play video games, and probably I never will now that Ive landed an Airbus A380 at airports all over the world in a flight simulator. Because really, what video game could ever compare with manning the joystick in a multi-million dollar sim? I knew that my first flight sim experience would be exciting, which is why …

    • FILE - In this Tuesday, May 26, 2009 file photo, motel signs are seen in Lake George, N.Y.  Airlines, hotels and campgrounds are expecting to see more customers in 2013 than in the previous few summers. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)
      Summer travel forecast: Better, but … SCOTT MAYEROWITZ and JONATHAN FAHEY - AP - Fri, May 24, 2013

      NEW YORK (AP) — The forecast for summer travel, 2013: Partly sunny. More »Summer travel forecast: Better, but …

      FILE - In this Tuesday, May 26, 2009 file photo, motel signs are seen in Lake George, N.Y.  Airlines, hotels and campgrounds are expecting to see more customers in 2013 than in the previous few summers. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

      NEW YORK (AP) — The forecast for summer travel, 2013: Partly sunny.

    • A woman enters a high-end retail store along 5th Avenue in New York
      Insight: Luxury brands position for … Astrid Wendlandt and Phil Wahba - Reuters - Fri, May 24, 2013

      By Astrid Wendlandt and Phil Wahba PARIS/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Most men might balk at spending $600 on a pair of Dior sneakers but for U.S. shoppers like Ephraim, an upbeat … More »Insight: Luxury brands position for …

      A woman enters a high-end retail store along 5th Avenue in New York

      By Astrid Wendlandt and Phil Wahba PARIS/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Most men might balk at spending $600 on a pair of Dior sneakers but for U.S. shoppers like Ephraim, an upbeat 30-year-old, such indulgences are becoming increasingly commonplace. Ephraim is the kind of man who gives luxury goods makers high hopes that the U.S. …

    • Tourist looks at sights as he rides Madrid sightseeing bus in central Madrid
      Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Madrid Reuters - Fri, May 24, 2013

      MADRID (Reuters) - Despite its world-class museums, good climate and arguably Europe's best nightlife, Spain's capital, located right in the center of the country, is … More »Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Madrid

      Tourist looks at sights as he rides Madrid sightseeing bus in central Madrid

      MADRID (Reuters) - Despite its world-class museums, good climate and arguably Europe's best nightlife, Spain's capital, located right in the center of the country, is often overlooked in favor of its beachside sister, Barcelona. But the fact Madrid is a better-kept secret from the EasyJet crowds is something to celebrate …

    • Mercedes-Benz cars are displayed in dealership of German car manufacturer Daimler in Munich
      Mercedes dealer review opens home front … Christiaan Hetzner - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013

      By Christiaan Hetzner FRANKFURT (Reuters) - How many Mercedes staff does it take to sell a car? The answer, in the luxury carmaker's German showrooms, is more than it … More »Mercedes dealer review opens home front …

      Mercedes-Benz cars are displayed in dealership of German car manufacturer Daimler in Munich

      By Christiaan Hetzner FRANKFURT (Reuters) - How many Mercedes staff does it take to sell a car? The answer, in the luxury carmaker's German showrooms, is more than it takes to shift an Audi - just part of the cost gap Daimler wants to close with its premium rivals. Among the top three, Mercedes depends on its unprofitable …

    • A man walks off the beach after photographing the stormy ocean in Sagaponack
      In the Hamptons, catering to the rich … Beth Pinsker - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013

      By Beth Pinsker EAST HAMPTON, New York (Reuters) - Judging by early demand for everything from doggie daycare to Ferrari rentals and fine art, rich Americans are going … More »In the Hamptons, catering to the rich …

      A man walks off the beach after photographing the stormy ocean in Sagaponack

      By Beth Pinsker EAST HAMPTON, New York (Reuters) - Judging by early demand for everything from doggie daycare to Ferrari rentals and fine art, rich Americans are going to make this a strong summer in one of their favorite playgrounds - the beach towns on the eastern end of Long Island collectively known as the Hamptons. …

    • FILE - In this Wednesday, March 27, 2013 file photo Dave Livingston, left, removes his gloves while standing near a portion of the Cliff Walk, in Newport, R.I.  Large portions of the Cliff Walk damaged by Superstorm Sandy has yet to be repaired as the summer tourist season approaches. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
      Famed RI Cliff Walk still partly closed … MICHELLE R. SMITH - AP - 12 hrs ago

      NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Newport's Cliff Walk, which runs between the Atlantic Ocean and some of the city's most stunning Gilded Age mansions, sustained what has been estimated … More »Famed RI Cliff Walk still partly closed …

      FILE - In this Wednesday, March 27, 2013 file photo Dave Livingston, left, removes his gloves while standing near a portion of the Cliff Walk, in Newport, R.I.  Large portions of the Cliff Walk damaged by Superstorm Sandy has yet to be repaired as the summer tourist season approaches. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

      NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Newport's Cliff Walk, which runs between the Atlantic Ocean and some of the city's most stunning Gilded Age mansions, sustained what has been estimated at up to $8 million in damage during Superstorm Sandy. Some walkways were washed away or caved in. In other areas, huge boulders were moved by the violent …

    • FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2010 file photo, horses start the fifth race at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Saratoga Springs' racetrack is still going strong as it marks its 150th anniversary this summer, the centerpiece attraction in a town that's also known for mineral springs, Victorian charm and upscale hotels, shops and restaurants.  (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)
      Saratoga marks 150 years of thoroughbred … CHRIS CAROLA - AP - Fri, May 24, 2013

      SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Mineral springs, gambling and horses. More »Saratoga marks 150 years of thoroughbred …

      FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2010 file photo, horses start the fifth race at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Saratoga Springs' racetrack is still going strong as it marks its 150th anniversary this summer, the centerpiece attraction in a town that's also known for mineral springs, Victorian charm and upscale hotels, shops and restaurants.  (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

      SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Mineral springs, gambling and horses.

    • In this photograph taken Monday, May, 13, 2013, a sign lists rules and regulations to enter Main Beach in East Hampton, N.Y., stands ready to greet summer visitors. Main Beach is number one on the 2013 list of Top 10 Beaches produced annually by coastal expert Stephen P. Leatherman, also known as "Dr. Beach," director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research.  (AP Photo/Frank Eltman)
      NY's Main Beach tops annual survey of … FRANK ELTMAN - AP - Fri, May 24, 2013

      EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — This may be hard to believe in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, but an annual list of the best beaches in the country has a New York beach … More »NY's Main Beach tops annual survey of …

      In this photograph taken Monday, May, 13, 2013, a sign lists rules and regulations to enter Main Beach in East Hampton, N.Y., stands ready to greet summer visitors. Main Beach is number one on the 2013 list of Top 10 Beaches produced annually by coastal expert Stephen P. Leatherman, also known as "Dr. Beach," director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research.  (AP Photo/Frank Eltman)

      EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — This may be hard to believe in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, but an annual list of the best beaches in the country has a New York beach ranked No. 1.

    • President of Madagascar Rajoelina addresses the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York
      Madagascar president sets out terms … Alain Iloniaina - Reuters - 17 hrs ago

      By Alain Iloniaina ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) - Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina, under international pressure not to seek re-election in July, has set out the terms … More »Madagascar president sets out terms …

      President of Madagascar Rajoelina addresses the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York

      By Alain Iloniaina ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) - Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina, under international pressure not to seek re-election in July, has set out the terms under which he would withdraw from the race, but warned that the specter of civil war loomed over the Indian Ocean island. Madagascar has been in political …

    • Workmen use a crane to begin to dismantle the Jet Star roller coaster in Seaside Heights
      U.S. states support NJ with hands-off … Michael Sadowski - Reuters - Fri, May 24, 2013

      By Michael Sadowski HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - New Jersey, which launched the start of its summer season on Friday after many of its beaches were devastated … More »U.S. states support NJ with hands-off …

      Workmen use a crane to begin to dismantle the Jet Star roller coaster in Seaside Heights

      By Michael Sadowski HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - New Jersey, which launched the start of its summer season on Friday after many of its beaches were devastated by Superstorm Sandy last year, is getting support from neighboring state tourist agencies. Instead of trying to attract some of the 59 million tourists who …

    • Va. landmark Natural Bridge up for  … AP - Thu, May 23, 2013

      A Virginia landmark and tourism attraction once owned by Thomas Jefferson is up for sale. The privately owned Natural Bridge, north of Roanoke, is being put on the market, … More »Va. landmark Natural Bridge up for  …

      A Virginia landmark and tourism attraction once owned by Thomas Jefferson is up for sale. The privately owned Natural Bridge, north of Roanoke, is being put on the market, along with Natural Bridge Caverns ...

    • Connecticut officials laud tourism  … Stephen Kalin, Associated Press - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      Connecticut's "Still Revolutionary" tourism marketing campaign is succeeding and deserves continued funding, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Tuesday. The campaign, unveiled … More »Connecticut officials laud tourism  …

      Connecticut's "Still Revolutionary" tourism marketing campaign is succeeding and deserves continued funding, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Tuesday. The campaign, unveiled last year as part of a ...

    • Ky. gov names replacement for tourism … AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      A former gubernatorial aide to three governors will take over as tourism secretary on June 1. Gov. Steve Beshear announced Monday that Bob Stewart is his pick to replace … More »Ky. gov names replacement for tourism …

      A former gubernatorial aide to three governors will take over as tourism secretary on June 1. Gov. Steve Beshear announced Monday that Bob Stewart is his pick to replace Marcheta Sparrow, who is retiring ...

    • NH officials predict visitor and spending … AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      New Hampshire tourism officials are predicting an increase in visitors and spending this Memorial Day weekend, though the outlook is not as optimistic as it was last … More »NH officials predict visitor and spending …

      New Hampshire tourism officials are predicting an increase in visitors and spending this Memorial Day weekend, though the outlook is not as optimistic as it was last year. Citing a report by the Institute ...

    • Tourists are transported from the entrance of the Temple of Hatshepsut to its main corridor, a day after a hot air balloon crash left 19 foreigners dead, in Luxor
      Egypt tourist arrivals rise, not back … Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013

      CAIRO (Reuters) - The number of tourists visiting Egypt rose in the first four months of 2012, the cabinet said on Tuesday, but analysts say the sector is still suffering … More »Egypt tourist arrivals rise, not back …

      Tourists are transported from the entrance of the Temple of Hatshepsut to its main corridor, a day after a hot air balloon crash left 19 foreigners dead, in Luxor

      CAIRO (Reuters) - The number of tourists visiting Egypt rose in the first four months of 2012, the cabinet said on Tuesday, but analysts say the sector is still suffering from the aftermath of the country's 2011 uprising. The revolt that ousted President Hosni Mubarak sparked more than two years of protests, riots and political …

    • A logo is pictured on a wall before a news conference announcing the merger between Continental Airlines and United Airlines in New York
      United Airlines to return all Boeing … Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      CHICAGO (Reuters) - United Airlines said on Monday it expects to have its entire fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners back in service this week, as the airline's first flight … More »United Airlines to return all Boeing …

      A logo is pictured on a wall before a news conference announcing the merger between Continental Airlines and United Airlines in New York

      CHICAGO (Reuters) - United Airlines said on Monday it expects to have its entire fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners back in service this week, as the airline's first flight with the new jetliner in four months landed safely in Chicago. "Every new airplane has issues," United CEO Jeff Smisek said after the flight landed ahead …

    • TOURISTS VISIT SEVEN-COLOURED EARTHS AT CHAMAREL.
      Mauritius tourism revenue drops 12.4 … Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013

      PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Mauritius's earnings from tourism dropped 12.4 percent from a year earlier to 12.06 billion rupees in the first three months of this year as the … More »Mauritius tourism revenue drops 12.4 …

      TOURISTS VISIT SEVEN-COLOURED EARTHS AT CHAMAREL.

      PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Mauritius's earnings from tourism dropped 12.4 percent from a year earlier to 12.06 billion rupees in the first three months of this year as the weak economic environment in Europe hurt visitors' spending. Statistics Mauritius cut its forecast for visitor arrivals this year to 990,000 from a previous …

    • A statue decorates the pool area of Richard Branson's property on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, Friday, May 17, 2013.  Political and business leaders gathered here Friday to back an initiative aimed at expanding protection for the Caribbean's imperiled coasts and waters. Delegations from the participating governments signed a communique pledging to establish a framework for a regional approach to coastal conservation, including “increasing considerably the number of marine protected areas.” They also said they recognized an urgent need to protect sharks and rays, and vowed a “dramatic acceleration in the transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources over the next five years.” (AP Photo/Todd VanSickle)
      Caribbean talks conservation on Branson's … DAVID McFADDEN - AP - Fri, May 17, 2013

      KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — In a bid to safeguard biodiversity and the Caribbean's tourism-based economy, regional political leaders and corporate executives will gather … More »Caribbean talks conservation on Branson's …

      A statue decorates the pool area of Richard Branson's property on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, Friday, May 17, 2013.  Political and business leaders gathered here Friday to back an initiative aimed at expanding protection for the Caribbean's imperiled coasts and waters. Delegations from the participating governments signed a communique pledging to establish a framework for a regional approach to coastal conservation, including “increasing considerably the number of marine protected areas.” They also said they recognized an urgent need to protect sharks and rays, and vowed a “dramatic acceleration in the transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources over the next five years.” (AP Photo/Todd VanSickle)

      KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — In a bid to safeguard biodiversity and the Caribbean's tourism-based economy, regional political leaders and corporate executives will gather Friday on billionaire Richard Branson's private island with the aim of protecting 20 percent of the region's coastal resources by 2020.

    • Developers break ground on 2 downtown … Paul Foy, Associated Press - AP - Thu, May 16, 2013

      Real-estate developers are breaking ground on downtown Salt Lake City's first new hotels since a Hyatt Place was built in 2009. The additions are for specialized segments … More »Developers break ground on 2 downtown …

      Real-estate developers are breaking ground on downtown Salt Lake City's first new hotels since a Hyatt Place was built in 2009. The additions are for specialized segments of the hotel industry and won't ...

    • Plane with foreign tourists crashes … AP - Wed, May 15, 2013

      KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal police say a small plane with foreign tourists has crashed while attempting to land at a mountain airstrip in northern Nepal. More »Plane with foreign tourists crashes …

      KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal police say a small plane with foreign tourists has crashed while attempting to land at a mountain airstrip in northern Nepal.

    • Florida tourism boom in 1Q of 2013 AP - Wed, May 15, 2013

      State tourism officials say that more people visited Florida in the first three months of 2013 than any other quarter in the state's history. Visit Florida announced … More »Florida tourism boom in 1Q of 2013

      State tourism officials say that more people visited Florida in the first three months of 2013 than any other quarter in the state's history. Visit Florida announced Wednesday that preliminary numbers ...

    • Keene class wins NH video tourism c … AP - Wed, May 15, 2013

      KEENE, N.H. (AP) — A fourth-grade class that substituted a "Magic Segway" for the "Magic School Bus" took the top prize Wednesday in a video contest sponsored by the … More »Keene class wins NH video tourism c …

      KEENE, N.H. (AP) — A fourth-grade class that substituted a "Magic Segway" for the "Magic School Bus" took the top prize Wednesday in a video contest sponsored by the state Division of Travel and Tourism.