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Arizona tourism fears long-term effects
July 30, 2010Leisure travel seems unaffected by the immigration controversy so far, but Arizona tourism officials say they are worried about the long-term impact on lucrative business travel.
Opt-out charges aggravate travelers
July 30, 2010Terri Widder hesitated seconds before she booked a recent flight from Chicago to Tulsa. Something felt wrong.
Navigating Europe in the digital age
July 30, 2010From downloadable audio tours to ebooks, technology is changing how we travel. Still, a good map and some common sense will make trips smoother, says travel expert Rick Steves.
Popular tourist destination adds Klingon tours
July 30, 2010A popular sightseeing destination in Australia is boldly going where no tourist attraction has gone before -- by offering audio tours in the Klingon language.
Spain's Catalonia bans bullfighting
July 30, 2010Catalonia became the first Spanish mainland region to ban bullfighting after its parliament voted Wednesday to outlaw the tradition on animal cruelty grounds.
Which hotels do travelers like?
July 30, 2010A new survey of thousands of travelers reveals which hotels they're most satisfied with.
Bedbugs gaining ground
July 30, 2010"There are bites all over my legs! Room 603, king nonsmoking room. Cheap but costly in the end!"
An Amazonian walk on the wild side
July 30, 2010I wake up with the light, just before 6 a.m., and reach for my vitamin pills hanging above my hammock. I get out of bed and peer through the gloom to see if Cho is up yet and has started the fire. If so, I will probably go to the river and check the fishing net to see if we have a catch.
Continental faces fine for FAA violations
July 30, 2010Continental Airlines faces a fine of $230,000 for violations of Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the agency said Tuesday.
A honeymoon flight snafu
July 30, 2010Doug Miller's honeymoon flight to Costa Rica is canceled by US Airways, and he's left with only one option: a full refund. The airline later agrees to reschedule him on a flight the following day, but it won't cover his hotel bill. Is it allowed to do that? And is there anything he can do to make US Airways sweeten the offer?
