USA Today: Travel
- This 3,000-room Las Vegas hotel was sold in a $5.65B deal, to be operated by MGM Resorts
Monday - 09/27/2021 - 05:29 PMThe owner of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is selling the 3,000-room hotel in a $5.65 billion deal with a partnership that plans to contract with MGM Resorts International.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - From fairy tale weddings to Disney World's 50th anniversary, 10 ways to soak in the magic
Monday - 09/27/2021 - 09:22 AMDisney's 50th anniversary celebration kicks off Oct. 1, Epcot festivals are in full swing and new firework shows are launching. What do you do?
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - From Dole Whips to 'TikTok' margaritas, here are 10 snacks and treats to try at Disney
Saturday - 09/25/2021 - 07:00 AMDole whips, cocktails and sweets, oh my! Discover (or again savor) must-try snacks and restaurants in celebration of Disney World's 50th Anniversary.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Norway dropping travel restrictions Saturday, but not for US travelers
Friday - 09/24/2021 - 01:26 PMNorway announced that it would soon open its borders to citizens and residents from the European Union, European Economic Area and a handful of other countries.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Iconic NYC Village Halloween Parade wants to return this year, but needs the public's help
Friday - 09/24/2021 - 08:30 AMNYC Village Halloween Parade organizers say funding is usually lined up by now, but this year, "We had to turn to the people who love the parade."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'Our colleagues are anxious, fearful': Flight attendants press for more action to curb bad passenger behavior
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 06:42 PMFlight attendants are pushing for measures including airport alcohol restrictions, criminal prosecution of cases and airline sharing of no-fly lists.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - It's fall y'all, time to leaf peep: Your foliage forecast for 2021, according to an expert
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 05:01 AMWith autumn officially underway, it's already time to talk about fall foliage, which is expected to evolve into a warm array of colors.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Eco-friendly hotels? Marriott announces plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
Wednesday - 09/22/2021 - 03:10 PMThe hotel company says its eco-friendly changes, in demand by travelers, could include renewable energy usage, design changes and other upgrades.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Adorable footage captures kangaroo joey's wobbly first hops at Australian zoo
Wednesday - 09/22/2021 - 06:36 AMSee the adorable first hops of a kangaroo joey takes his first hops was recorded at a zoo in Somersby, Australia. Credit: Australian Reptile Park via Storyful
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Some theme park visitors worry about this 'walk of shame' when it comes to rides
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 01:36 PMWhile theme parks across the country post height requirements, plus-size customers are often left to figure out if they will physically fit in.
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- Why travelers may have to settle for alternative vacations: 'It's slim pickings right now'
Monday - 09/27/2021 - 05:01 AMTravelers may face higher average daily room rates and more competition when booking in key markets this holiday season.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 10 great things to do outdoors in New England this fall
Monday - 09/27/2021 - 09:00 AMFall is an idyllic time to consider an active outdoor adventure in New England. A quilt of color blankets valleys, hills, forests and coastlines, acting as a breathtaking backdrop for a range of outdoor activities on land and sea.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Traffic comes to a crawl as a bison saunters on Yellowstone road
Friday - 09/24/2021 - 01:15 PMA bison was filmed snarling traffic as it walked on a road in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, footage shared on September 23 shows. Credit: Renee Passey Sanger via Storyful
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Disney World 50th anniversary surprise: The best seat in the house for new fireworks shows
Friday - 09/24/2021 - 03:26 PMDisney World is rolling out two new nighttime spectacular shows for its 50th anniversary. Here's how to watch them for free without leaving home.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'National parks aren't playgrounds': Air tour plans for Hawaii's national parks still in progress
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 05:40 PMHawaii Volcanoes National Park has yet to submit a court-ordered management plan for air tours over its public land.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 30 cool indie bookstores across the country that you'll want to check out
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 09:00 AMIndependent bookstores offer readers special experiences that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. These cool indie bookstores bring together authors and readers across the United States.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Why doesn't the government put air marshals back on planes to control unruly passengers?
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 07:01 AMThis week, retired US Airways pilot John Cox explains why using air marshals to control the unruly passenger problem isn't a good idea.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'I have lived my life well': At 100 years old, Betty Reid Soskin is the oldest active ranger in the National Park Service
Wednesday - 09/22/2021 - 10:53 AMSoskin has written a memoir, spoken word albums and autobiographical songs which reflect her most painful and joyous moments.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - CDC, State Department raise COVID travel warning advising against travel to Bermuda, Antigua
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 12:12 PMThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State Department have both advised against traveling to Antigua and Bermuda due to COVID-19.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 10 best apple orchards in the United States to visit this fall
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 09:00 AMLooking for fun fall activities? Pick your own fruit at the 10 best apple orchards in the United States for 2021, as voted by our readers.
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- Are you an eco-friendly traveler? Google is now marking hotels as green certified
Monday - 09/27/2021 - 12:58 PMGoogle is building in a feature for travelers to differentiate hotels and resorts that are eco-friendly and put in place sustainable practices.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The early days: Walt Disney World history in photos
Sunday - 09/26/2021 - 05:00 AMIt was a big secret in the 1960s as Walt Disney planned his "Florida Project" and bought property in Orlando. See photos from those early years.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Holding on the tarmac: United Airlines fined $1.9 million for long ground delays
Friday - 09/24/2021 - 04:14 PMThe Transportation Department said Friday that the incidents occurred between December 2015 and February of this year.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How to stay COVID-free on your fall vacation: Plan – and then plan some more
Friday - 09/24/2021 - 07:00 AMAs people plan fall trips, they're keeping an eye on rising COVID case numbers. And they're wondering: How do they keep coronavirus from coming along?
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - No park ticket? No problem: 10 things to do at Walt Disney World outside the parks
Friday - 09/24/2021 - 11:00 AMYou don't need a theme park ticket to enjoy "the most magical place on Earth."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 10 beautiful places in the U.S. to see fall foliage this year
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 09:00 AMThese 10 locations are the best places to see fall foliage across the United States in 2021.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'Airports are terrifying': How TSA Cares helps people who need extra support at security
Thursday - 09/23/2021 - 06:01 AMTSA Cares provides support to travelers who need extra help navigating security, yet many who would benefit from its help don't know it exists.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - What is Chicagohenge, the phenomenon that aligns the sunset with Chicago skyscrapers?
Wednesday - 09/22/2021 - 11:55 AMTwice a year, Chicago's skyline perfectly aligns with the sunset and the city is painted orange—the phenomenon, Chicagohenge can be seen this week.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Tiny house rentals soar in popularity: Check out sites in Tennessee, Arizona, Florida
Wednesday - 09/22/2021 - 07:00 AMA tiny house vacation rental is a destination all its own, with all the comforts of a larger home cleverly minimized into an inviting space.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'It's like you're climbing the gallows': The 'walk of shame' some theme park visitors dread
Tuesday - 09/21/2021 - 11:31 AMTheme park rides will clearly say if there's a minimum height requirement, but guests of different body sizes are often left guessing if they'll fit.
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