May 2, 2013 11:45am

Dog-Friendliest Destinations in the US and Canada

A publisher of dog travel guides has announced its 2013 list of the Top 200 Dog-Friendly Places in the United States.  The list is broken down by state and includes at least one dog-friendly destination, activity or attraction in each. California has more dog-friendly destinations than any other… Read More »

Apr 26, 2013 1:35pm

Most-Expensed Restaurants in the Country

If you had a credit card you never had to pay off, where would you eat? If you had an expense account, wouldn’t you dine at the finest restaurants in the country? Or would you eat at Subway? Certify, a cloud-based expense reporting provider, released… Read More »

Apr 25, 2013 12:48pm

Virgin America’s Secret to ‘Getting Lucky’ at 35,000 Feet

Picture it: You’re waiting at the gate for your (potentially delayed, thanks to FAA furloughs) flight to board. You spot a fellow traveler you’d love to share an arm rest with across the way. You make eye contact. You think about approaching him or her…. Read More »

Apr 23, 2013 6:58pm

Air Travelers Face Continued Delays

Air travelers started their week with a groan over delays caused by employee furloughs and bad weather. On Monday, more than 1,200 delays were attributable to staffing reductions, and another 1,400 to weather and other factors, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration…. Read More »

Apr 23, 2013 10:53am

TSA Knife Policy Delayed

The Transportation Security Administration said it will hold off on changing its list of prohibited items on airplanes. The agency had said last month that small pocket knives, as well as sporting goods like golf clubs, ski poles and sticks used for hockey, lacrosse and billiards,… Read More »

Apr 20, 2013 6:00am

America’s 11 Healthiest Eco-Spas

Happy Earth Day! If you could use a break from it all – who couldn’t – and consider yourself slightly earthier than most, you can’t go wrong at one of the nation’s top eco-spas, as chosen by the editors of Prevention magazine. We’re showing the… Read More »

By Daniel Bean

Apr 18, 2013 1:57pm

‘The Bomb’ Sandwich Lands Flier in TSA Trouble

Everyone knows that carrying a bomb through an airport is no laughing matter. But even casually referring to lunch as “The Bomb” was apparently a problem for an unsuspecting flier who wanted to take his fortuitously named sandwich aboard a flight  at JFK International Airport…. Read More »

Apr 18, 2013 7:35am

Cuddling Up at Tokyo’s Exotic Animal Cafes

With hawks and owls staring down customers, the Falconer Cafe in Tokyo is a stark contrast to the cuddly animal cafes the city has become known for. Tucked away in the Mitaka neighborhood, the cramped restaurant regularly attracts curious customers eager for a unique view… Read More »

Apr 18, 2013 6:30am

9 Reasons Travelers Love Boston

It seems Boston’s on the hearts and minds of every American this week. The Boston marathon bombings that killed three and injured more than 170 others  have put a great American city in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.  For those who love Boston… Read More »

Apr 13, 2013 6:00am

Soviet-era Lada Cars Will Get You There … Slowly

Before the stampede of luxury horsepower you find in Moscow today one car ruled Russia’s roads: the classic, boxy Lada. Now the old Soviet workhorse has finally been put out to pasture. The last ones rolled off the assembly line in September, including this one… Read More »