msnbc.com: Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16486761/ns/today-today_travel/ Msnbc.com is a leader in breaking news and original journalism. Copyright 2009 msnbc.com en-us http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/SiteManagement/SiteWide/Images/msnbc_logo.gif msnbc.com http://www.msnbc.msn.com/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:55:30 GMT News 60 America’s favorite cities The survey revealed Chicago ranked No. 1 for the best business hotels, but ranked 30th for the worst weather. What city do you think of when you think great coffee shops? Where do travelers go for a wild weekend? What if you’re in search of the perfect winter getaway? The results are in.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33384891/ns/travel-destinations/ choosechicago.com The survey revealed Chicago ranked No. 1 for the best business hotels, but ranked 30th for the worst weather.


]]> Sun, 1 Nov 2009 05:19:00 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33384891/ns/travel-destinations/ Southwest apologizes to mom kicked off flight A spokesman for Southwest Airlines says the carrier has apologized to a mother who was kicked off a plane along with her unruly 2-year-old earlier this week.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f9d8114eea6f406f3c568394cc8e34d7&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=f9d8114eea6f406f3c568394cc8e34d7&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2227"/> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33555007/ns/travel-news/ Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:17:56 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33555007/ns/travel-news/ Can’t-miss holiday gifts for the traveler in your life Shopping for a traveler? Forget the wheeled luggage and inflatable pillow — that’s so cliché. Instead get the traveler in your life something they’ll really appreciate.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=8c46aef7e3a951ad64cc0ec0edf1ad49&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=8c46aef7e3a951ad64cc0ec0edf1ad49&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2227"/> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33552466/ns/travel-tips/ Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:55:30 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33552466/ns/travel-tips/ Video: Couple accused of stealing tons of luggage Nov. 5: Police arrest an Arizona couple for allegedly stealing more than 1,000 pieces of luggage from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports. (Today Show)Nov. 5: Police arrest an Arizona couple for allegedly stealing more than 1,000 pieces of luggage from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports. (Today Show)



NBC - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - Today - Business - Aviation]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33652069#33652069 Today Show Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Nov. 5: Police arrest an Arizona couple for allegedly stealing more than 1,000 pieces of luggage from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports. (Today Show)


]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:04:40 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33652069#33652069 Video: What your travel agent isn't telling you Nov. 3: From hotel perks to rental car fees, there are hidden secrets everywhere. Budget Travel magazine's Nina Willdorf has tips to get the most bang for your buck on your next vacation. (Today Show)Nov. 3: From hotel perks to rental car fees, there are hidden secrets everywhere. Budget Travel magazine's Nina Willdorf has tips to get the most bang for your buck on your next vacation. (Today Show)



Travel agency - Hotel - Car rental - Travel - Recreation]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33603211#33603211 Today Show Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Nov. 3: From hotel perks to rental car fees, there are hidden secrets everywhere. Budget Travel magazine's Nina Willdorf has tips to get the most bang for your buck on your next vacation. (Today Show)


]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:09:52 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33603211#33603211 Video: Ex-cons guide tourists through Naples Nov. 3: NBC’s Keith Miller reports on an unusual program in Italy where people previously in prison are guiding visitors through Naples’ hot spots. (Today Show)Nov. 3: NBC’s Keith Miller reports on an unusual program in Italy where people previously in prison are guiding visitors through Naples’ hot spots. (Today Show)



Italy - Naples - Keith Miller - NBC - Organized crime]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33600539#33600539 Today Show Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Nov. 3: NBC’s Keith Miller reports on an unusual program in Italy where people previously in prison are guiding visitors through Naples’ hot spots. (Today Show)


]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:10:10 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33600539#33600539 World’s largest cruise ship clears crucial obstacle The world's largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, passes under the Great Belt Fixed Link Bridge near Nyborg. The ship, which can carry over 5,500 passengers, is sailing across the Atlantic Ocean and is scheduled to arrive in its home port of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on November 11.The world's largest cruise ship cleared a crucial obstacle Sunday, lowering its smokestacks to squeeze under a bridge in Denmark.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33548529/ns/travel-cruising/ Reuters The world's largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, passes under the Great Belt Fixed Link Bridge near Nyborg. The ship, which can carry over 5,500 passengers, is sailing across the Atlantic Ocean and is scheduled to arrive in its home port of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on November 11.


]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:46:24 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33548529/ns/travel-cruising/ Tips for traveling safely during flu season Here are some questions and answers about travel insurance, basic hygiene, and other aspects of traveling during the swine flu outbreak.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=57b563f2817588ef1ab01e10a8859890&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=57b563f2817588ef1ab01e10a8859890&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2227"/> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33493066/ns/travel-tips/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:08:11 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33493066/ns/travel-tips/ <![CDATA[Sponsored By:]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=57b563f2817588ef1ab01e10a8859890&p=4 57b563f2817588ef1ab01e10a8859890 ]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:08:11 GMT From L.A. to Auckland, love is in the air Passengers played games and enjoyed other activities on Air New Zealand’s Matchmaking Flight.Lured by love and a great roundtrip fare, more than 100 Americans boarded Air New Zealand’s Matchmaking Flight  dressed to impress and ready for serious in-flight mingling.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33399144/ns/travel-tips/ 2009 Rick Friedman.com Passengers played games and enjoyed other activities on Air New Zealand’s Matchmaking Flight.


]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:00:30 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33399144/ns/travel-tips/ Pack smarter — pack like a professional Checking luggage adds an unnecessary element of stress when traveling, especially during time-pressed business trips. Carrying on a single bag keeps losses to a minimum and means getting out of the airport without a visit to the dreaded baggage carousel.You know you won't need half the stuff in your suitcase. The next time you travel, pack lighter and pack smarter. Here's how.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33312416/ns/travel-tips/ Getty Images (c) 44700.000000 Checking luggage adds an unnecessary element of stress when traveling, especially during time-pressed business trips. Carrying on a single bag keeps losses to a minimum and means getting out of the airport without a visit to the dreaded baggage carousel.


]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:46:42 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33312416/ns/travel-tips/ World’s scariest runways Madeira Airport, Funchal, Portugal. Most scheduled (and many charter) European carriers fly here. Nail-biting landings and harrowing takeoffs — buckle up when you fly into these airports.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33400857/ns/travel-destinations/ Alamy © Werner Otto / Alamy Madeira Airport, Funchal, Portugal. Most scheduled (and many charter) European carriers fly here.


]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:32:48 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33400857/ns/travel-destinations/ Stress-free Thanksgiving getaways The Thanksgiving weekend roster at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina includes flag football, family movie nights, wagon rides,  cookie decorating, s’more roasting, and “Family Fairways” golf clinics. With the kids out of school, Thanksgiving can be a wonderful opportunity for a long, unstressed weekend getaway at a resort or a on a cruise before the hectic holiday season hits.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33421812/ns/travel-family/ Pinehurst Resort The Thanksgiving weekend roster at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina includes flag football, family movie nights, wagon rides,  cookie decorating, s’more roasting, and “Family Fairways” golf clinics.


]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:57:38 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33421812/ns/travel-family/ Great coastal drives From cliff-hugging towns to dramatic waterfalls, some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes are best seen from the road.




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]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:44:23 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33243500/ns/travel-destinations/ Video: Did pilots fall asleep in the cockpit? Oct. 23: There are new questions about the crew of a passenger jet that overshot the Minneapolis airport by 150 miles before the crew turned it around. NBC’s Tom Costello reports. (Today Show)Oct. 23: There are new questions about the crew of a passenger jet that overshot the Minneapolis airport by 150 miles before the crew turned it around. NBC’s Tom Costello reports. (Today Show)




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33446194#33446194 Today Show Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Oct. 23: There are new questions about the crew of a passenger jet that overshot the Minneapolis airport by 150 miles before the crew turned it around. NBC’s Tom Costello reports. (Today Show)


]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:36:01 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33446194#33446194 Screams on a plane: How to quell tantrums Whether you're a parent or an airline passenger, does this image fill you with a sense of dread and impending doom? Relax: You may be able to avoid this fate.Small children and airplane flights: The mere mention of those two concepts in the same sentence is enough to make many parents — and many airline passengers — cringe. These tactics can help you steer small children away from meltdowns in confined public places.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33079922/ns/today-parenting_and_family/ Getty Images stock (c) Jonathan Kirn Whether you're a parent or an airline passenger, does this image fill you with a sense of dread and impending doom? Relax: You may be able to avoid this fate.


]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:05:03 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33079922/ns/today-parenting_and_family/ The best (of the worst) travel horror stories Seek help at the curb. If you're late, opt for drop-off at departures. There, with a $10 bill and as much grace as you can muster, ask for help. Curbside agents tend to be the fastest, most obliging airport employees; their tips depend on it.Doing business usually means frequent travel, and every executive has had her share of travel mishaps and crises. Here, the best of the worst.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33283878/ns/travel-tips/ Getty Images (c) John Rowley Seek help at the curb. If you're late, opt for drop-off at departures. There, with a $10 bill and as much grace as you can muster, ask for help. Curbside agents tend to be the fastest, most obliging airport employees; their tips depend on it.


]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:49:36 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33283878/ns/travel-tips/ America’s prettiest towns “There is something breathtaking about the way the Hood Canal winds its way through hills filled with thousands of evergreens,” says Erin Anderson of Union, on the Kitsap Peninsula, in Washington's Puget Sound.As the sun casts its autumnal glow on thousands of picturesque U.S. cities and towns, it's the perfect time to recognize the proverbial winners of the country's civic-beauty contest.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33314305/ns/travel-destinations/ Copyright 2005 John Marshall contact john@johnmarshallphoto.com “There is something breathtaking about the way the Hood Canal winds its way through hills filled with thousands of evergreens,” says Erin Anderson of Union, on the Kitsap Peninsula, in Washington's Puget Sound.


]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:44:57 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33314305/ns/travel-destinations/ 25-cent hotel stays and other fall travel deals Oct. 19: TODAY’s Al Roker talks to Nilou Motamed from Travel + Leisure magazine about some great vacation ideas for fall. (Today Show)If you’re hankering for another vacation before winter sets in, now’s a great time to take a few days off. Nilou Motamed, Travel + Leisure’s features editor, shares some of the amazing deals the magazine has found.




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]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:31:48 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33350766/ns/today-today_travel/ Video: Wacky hotels around the world Oct. 21: Budget Travel magazine’s Nina Willdorf suggests nontraditional hotels and has tips for where to book if you’re looking for an unusual stay. (Today Show)Oct. 21: Budget Travel magazine’s Nina Willdorf suggests nontraditional hotels and has tips for where to book if you’re looking for an unusual stay. (Today Show)




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]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:43:24 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33413526#33413526 Video: Airlines tack on the extra fees Oct. 20: To make up for fewer passengers, airlines continue to add extra fees. NBC’s Tom Costello looks at whether the fees are here to stay.  (Today Show)Oct. 20: To make up for fewer passengers, airlines continue to add extra fees. NBC’s Tom Costello looks at whether the fees are here to stay. (Today Show)




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33393769#33393769 Today Show Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Oct. 20: To make up for fewer passengers, airlines continue to add extra fees. NBC’s Tom Costello looks at whether the fees are here to stay.  (Today Show)


]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:01:23 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33393769#33393769 Best Disney World money-saving tips Disneyland has delivered smiles and thrills since it opened in 1955, and its success has spawned parks across the globe.How to pinch pennies and still live the Disney dream in Orlando’s Magic Kingdom.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33283872/ns/travel-family/ Disneyland has delivered smiles and thrills since it opened in 1955, and its success has spawned parks across the globe. Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Disneyland has delivered smiles and thrills since it opened in 1955, and its success has spawned parks across the globe.


]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:42:27 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33283872/ns/travel-family/ Video: Travelers pick favorite spots Oct. 19: TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Conde Nast Traveler’s Kate Maxwell about the magazine’s annual Readers' Choice Awards. (Today Show)Oct. 19: TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Conde Nast Traveler’s Kate Maxwell about the magazine’s annual Readers' Choice Awards. (Today Show)




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33378632#33378632 Today Show Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Oct. 19: TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Conde Nast Traveler’s Kate Maxwell about the magazine’s annual Readers' Choice Awards. (Today Show)


]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:11:28 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33378632#33378632 Flight innovations you’ll love   A test design for Personal Rapid Transit, driverless pods to replace airport shuttles.It's all the rage to criticize the airlines. But we found some smart, practical initiatives that point the way to a better future.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33279790/ns/travel-tips/ Courtesy Advanced Transport Systems A test design for Personal Rapid Transit, driverless pods to replace airport shuttles.


]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:24:09 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33279790/ns/travel-tips/ Slide show: Images: The Big Apple Long referred to as the center of American business, New York is a melting pot of cultures and landscapes. Take a visual tour of some of the Big Apple’s most famous attractions.Long referred to as the center of American business, New York is a melting pot of cultures and landscapes. Take a visual tour of some of the Big Apple’s most famous attractions.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33304718/ns/today-today_travel/displaymode/1247/beginSlide/1/beginChapter/1/beginTab/1/ Long referred to as the center of American business, New York is a melting pot of cultures and landscapes. Take a visual tour of some of the Big Apple’s most famous attractions. more photos Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Long referred to as the center of American business, New York is a melting pot of cultures and landscapes. Take a visual tour of some of the Big Apple’s most famous attractions.


]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:16:04 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33304718/ns/today-today_travel/displaymode/1247/beginSlide/1/beginChapter/1/beginTab/1/ North America’s top wine destinations These wine regions offer charm, flavor, and scenery.European destinations are often in the spotlight when it comes to fine wines but North America holds it own when it comes to varietals, according to travel Web site TripAdvisor.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33242564/ns/travel-luxury/ These wine regions offer charm, flavor, and scenery. Copyright msnbc.com 2009 These wine regions offer charm, flavor, and scenery.


]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:13:07 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33242564/ns/travel-luxury/ Top 10 off-the-path wine regions These off-the-path wine regions offer charm, flavor, and scenery.




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]]> Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:25:37 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32969871/ns/travel-destinations/ Little-known airline fees that tug at your wallet A dog or cat can travel with you in your cabin, but it is going to cost you. You'll pay even more on some airlines if you check your pet so it is secured in the belly of the plane where checked luggage is held. You can make waves after your next flight on Allegiant Air, but it's going to cost you extra to check your boogie board.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33225012/ns/travel-tips/ AP A dog or cat can travel with you in your cabin, but it is going to cost you. You'll pay even more on some airlines if you check your pet so it is secured in the belly of the plane where checked luggage is held.


]]> Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:34:38 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33225012/ns/travel-tips/ <![CDATA[Sponsored By:]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=30064c7bdbc75504a06226c2c8a93cdc&p=4 30064c7bdbc75504a06226c2c8a93cdc ]]> Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:34:38 GMT Miami hottest, Minneapolis most intelligent Travel + Leisure magazine ranked U.S. cities on their culture, population, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, airports and more. See which urban destinations fared best with visitors and residents.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=0a4334346fc187615239f62d2a4d9daa&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=0a4334346fc187615239f62d2a4d9daa&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2227"/> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33194229/ns/today-today_travel/ Tue, 6 Oct 2009 21:18:34 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33194229/ns/today-today_travel/ The world’s most dangerous foods Wild-mushroom picking is a great tradition in various fungus-friendly parts of the world, but beware: toxic mushrooms can look almost exactly like safe ones. And even “safe” mushrooms can become toxic if you binge on them.Is the infamous fugu, a throat-choking octopi, or a maggot-filled cheese the riskiest thing you can eat abroad?




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33147211/ns/travel-destinations/ iStock Wild-mushroom picking is a great tradition in various fungus-friendly parts of the world, but beware: toxic mushrooms can look almost exactly like safe ones. And even “safe” mushrooms can become toxic if you binge on them.


]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2009 04:30:27 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33147211/ns/travel-destinations/ Cities of the future Today's visionaries are letting their imaginations run wild as they plan the cities of the future—even if some of their current projects have been scuppered by the recession.




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]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:48:30 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32780574/ns/travel-destinations/ Top 10 easy fall weekend getaways Autumn’s crisp days and sunny skies make for fantastic (and easy!) travel opportunities.




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]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:23:42 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32969870/ns/travel-seasonal/ America’s best apple picking farms An ultra-green picking experience can be had at Bear Swamp Orchard, in Ashfield, Mass., offering PYO only since 2008. Orchardists Jen Williams and Steve Gougeon eschew even the use of broad-spectrum pesticides approved for organic orchards. There’s no lawn-mowing here either: grass is kept cropped by a flock of recently acquired Shetland sheep.Unique small farms, from Massachusetts to Washington, where apple pickers can take part in the fall harvest.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33074344/ns/travel-seasonal/ An ultra-green picking experience can be had at Bear Swamp Orchard, in Ashfield, Mass., offering PYO only since 2008. Orchardists Jen Williams and Steve Gougeon eschew even the use of broad-spectrum pesticides approved for organic orchards. There’s no lawn-mowing here either: grass is kept cropped by a flock of recently acquired Shetland sheep.


]]> Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:40:44 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33074344/ns/travel-seasonal/ Where the world’s wealthy go to play This year has been a life-altering one for casino impresario Steve Wynn: the opening of his new Vegas resort, a divorce from his wife, and selling his Fifth Avenue apartment. Still, Wynn has found time to enjoy the good life. In the spring, he celebrated a spry 67th birthday at the famously posh ski resort town of St. Moritz, Switzerland.From Switzerland to the Dalmatian Coast, the super-rich have favorite vacation spots they visit time and time again — exotic, and not-so-exotic spots where you too can have yourself a rich old time.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33121584/ns/travel-luxury/ Alamy © StockShot / Alamy This year has been a life-altering one for casino impresario Steve Wynn: the opening of his new Vegas resort, a divorce from his wife, and selling his Fifth Avenue apartment. Still, Wynn has found time to enjoy the good life. In the spring, he celebrated a spry 67th birthday at the famously posh ski resort town of St. Moritz, Switzerland.


]]> Thu, 1 Oct 2009 18:07:20 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33121584/ns/travel-luxury/ 6 things you should never do when you’re away Being assertive is necessary when traveling, especially as service heads south. However, bad behavior is always unacceptable. Here are 6 things you should never do when traveling.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=523cd964aeda79006099a001bb5a3efc&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=523cd964aeda79006099a001bb5a3efc&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2227"/> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33145718/ns/travel-tips/ Mon, 5 Oct 2009 13:44:38 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33145718/ns/travel-tips/ How to capture a great travel photo in Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, travelers can test their shooting skills in the streets, markets, and temples of cities such as Hoi An and Luang Prabang with the help of expert Ben Willmore. Wilderness Travel; November 29–December 12; wildernesstravel.com; from $6,295 per person, double.Our photo editors’ advice on the best cameras for taking travel photos—and how to get that winning shot.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33074375/ns/travel-tips/ iStock in Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, travelers can test their shooting skills in the streets, markets, and temples of cities such as Hoi An and Luang Prabang with the help of expert Ben Willmore. Wilderness Travel; November 29–December 12; wildernesstravel.com; from $6,295 per person, double.


]]> Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:47:05 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33074375/ns/travel-tips/ Photo gallery: Your hometown pride See the locations readers loudly and proudly claim are the best places to live.




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]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:55:46 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33075572/ns/today-today_travel/ Hotel bargains — with a surprise twist Great rates and value-added services may no longer be enough for hotels to attract and keep guests. Some customers find themselves the beneficiaries of a property’s “stealth gratitude.”<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=a164a90bee0b3eccf4b7cc41faa01b05&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=a164a90bee0b3eccf4b7cc41faa01b05&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2227"/> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33077937/ns/travel-tips/ Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:25:44 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33077937/ns/travel-tips/ 9 good—yes, good!—things about air travel Lufthansa now has “self-boarding” turnstiles at some of its gates at Frankfurt and Munich airports. What’s the big deal? Apparently these gates greatly speed up the boarding process, which, as any experienced traveler knows, can be one of the most aggravating parts of the trip.As airlines slap on new fees for everything from checked bags to blankets, it’s hard to imagine anything new about air travel that could shock or surprise passengers. Actually, there’s one: Flying may be getting—gasp!—more pleasant these days.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33062024/ns/travel-tips/ Wunderman, Frankfurt © Photographer: Wunderman, Frankfurt - © Models: Wunderman, Frankfurt - © conditions: worldwide, 2 years, no advertising Lufthansa now has “self-boarding” turnstiles at some of its gates at Frankfurt and Munich airports. What’s the big deal? Apparently these gates greatly speed up the boarding process, which, as any experienced traveler knows, can be one of the most aggravating parts of the trip.


]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:23:52 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33062024/ns/travel-tips/ Top foreign destinations of U.S. travelers India, a diverse country of more than one billion people, drew more than one million U.S. travelers, a 2 percent increase from the previous year.In a year when economic indicators took Grand Canyon-sized plunges, it should come as no surprise that fewer Americans jetted off to foreign lands than they did the previous year.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33004908/ns/travel-destinations/ www.incredibleindia.org India, a diverse country of more than one billion people, drew more than one million U.S. travelers, a 2 percent increase from the previous year.


]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:44:52 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33004908/ns/travel-destinations/ Europe’s hidden travel gems Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst, located underneath the border between Hungary and Slovakia, is a series of seven caves and is one of Eastern Europe's natural wonders. It's also an excellent antidote to the common cold — Gombasek Cave has been used for salt therapy to help clear mucus buildup.Forget the Eiffel Tower and the Vatican — these lesser-known destinations are among the continent’s best.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32975310/ns/travel-destinations/ AFP/Getty Images 2003 AFP Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst, located underneath the border between Hungary and Slovakia, is a series of seven caves and is one of Eastern Europe's natural wonders. It's also an excellent antidote to the common cold — Gombasek Cave has been used for salt therapy to help clear mucus buildup.


]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:56:00 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32975310/ns/travel-destinations/ Montenegro is more than just beaches The Bay of Kotor along the Adriatic coastline is a popular travel destination and it can be accurately described as "fjord-like."There's a buzz among travelers that humble little Montenegro is becoming a new Mediterranean hot spot. Once part of Yugoslavia and then part of Serbia, this tiny mountainous nation on the Adriatic achieved independence only recently, in 2006. This summer my film crew and I set out to capture the country for a public television show.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33004842/ns/travel-destinations/ Cameron Hewitt The Bay of Kotor along the Adriatic coastline is a popular travel destination and it can be accurately described as "fjord-like."


]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:58:57 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33004842/ns/travel-destinations/ Museums: What’s new this fall Race & War Artifacts, posters, videos and interactive touch screens help audiences learn about race issues and warfare in the Pacific Theater of World War II. On November 6, the museum will unveil three new venues in the first phase of a $300-million expansion.It’s official: With the sun now crossing the celestial equator, fall has arrived. It’s time to say goodbye to trashy beach reads and monsters at the multiplex and say hello again to, shall we say, more cultured travel activities.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32955524/ns/travel-rob_lovitt_columns/ National World War II Museum Race & War Artifacts, posters, videos and interactive touch screens help audiences learn about race issues and warfare in the Pacific Theater of World War II. On November 6, the museum will unveil three new venues in the first phase of a $300-million expansion.


]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:15:32 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32955524/ns/travel-rob_lovitt_columns/ Why 2010 will be the year of the travel deal If you thought the travel bargains were unbelievable this year, just wait until 2010. Here are 10 places to find them during the Year of the Deal.




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]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:49:05 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32918498/ns/travel-tips/ Wine makes a splash on the high seas These 12 cruise itineraries make the most of your time and money.People who cruise on the high seas expect wonderful food with wines to match, but how do those bottles of Haut-Brion find their way onto a table in the middle of the ocean?




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32859427/ns/travel-cruising/ These 12 cruise itineraries make the most of your time and money. Copyright msnbc.com 2009 These 12 cruise itineraries make the most of your time and money.


]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:48:05 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32859427/ns/travel-cruising/ Fall foliage on one tank or less I took this photo along Hwy 80 in Pennsylvania on October 6, 2006. We drove from Columbus, Ohio, to Wappingers Falls, New York that day (my sister's wedding was on the 7th). We could not have asked for better scenery!It’s the age-old paradox of leaf-peeping: By the time you know the foliage is hitting its peak, most local hotels are booked solid. The solution? Forgo the multi-day tour, opting instead for a one-day, one-tank trip. Here’s five great possibilities.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32842621/ns/travel-rob_lovitt_columns/ I took this photo along Hwy 80 in Pennsylvania on October 6, 2006. We drove from Columbus, Ohio, to Wappingers Falls, New York that day (my sister's wedding was on the 7th). We could not have asked for better scenery!


]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:41:14 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32842621/ns/travel-rob_lovitt_columns/ New ‘Harry Potter’ theme park casts its spell "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" ride will enter makes Hogwarts Castle look 700 feet tall.  "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" will be the marquee attraction at the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter," a new theme park area opening in spring 2010 at Universal Orlando Resort.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32862921/ns/travel-family/ AP "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" ride will enter makes Hogwarts Castle look 700 feet tall. 


]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:48:32 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32862921/ns/travel-family/ <![CDATA[Sponsored By:]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=9720e56b98aef75e3920f2c280390fd6&p=4 9720e56b98aef75e3920f2c280390fd6 ]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:48:32 GMT Rethinking liquids: What’s the 411 on 3-1-1? Baggage security rules are displayed at terminal three at London's Heathrow airport. The TSA continues to deploy bottled liquid screeners (BLS), handheld units that use chemical “sniffing” technology to detect the particular vapors given off by specific liquids.Don’t toss that one-quart, zip-top, clear plastic bag just yet. Despite hopeful reports, technological advances and the recent terror-plot convictions in London, TSA won’t be relaxing its 3-1-1 rule on liquids any time soon.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32737984/ns/travel-rob_lovitt_columns/ Getty Images file 2006 Getty Images Baggage security rules are displayed at terminal three at London's Heathrow airport. The TSA continues to deploy bottled liquid screeners (BLS), handheld units that use chemical “sniffing” technology to detect the particular vapors given off by specific liquids.


]]> Wed, 9 Sep 2009 15:41:50 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32737984/ns/travel-rob_lovitt_columns/ The cheapest times to visit expensive spots If you want to avoid the Napa Valley crowds, traffic and high prices, forget the summer. Instead, come in early spring. That's when the mustard flowers are blooming and the hotels offer gentler rates than they have in summer. If you want to pay even less, visit in winter. If you can handle some wet and foggy weather, you'll find the cheapest rates of the year.If you want to visit such hot getaways as Hawaii, Aspen, New York City, Paris, or Napa, you can bring a large billfold. Or you can time your visit to the periods during the year when these places are at their most affordable.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32662614/ns/travel-tips/ CORBIS © Corbis. All Rights Reserved. If you want to avoid the Napa Valley crowds, traffic and high prices, forget the summer. Instead, come in early spring. That's when the mustard flowers are blooming and the hotels offer gentler rates than they have in summer. If you want to pay even less, visit in winter. If you can handle some wet and foggy weather, you'll find the cheapest rates of the year.


]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2009 15:00:40 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32662614/ns/travel-tips/ In a recession, we still need pampering A man gets elderberry facial from the Aspira Spa, of Elkhart Lake, Wisc., at the 15th annual International SPA Association event in New York.In this economy, we could probably all use a little pampering: a massage, a facial, a pedicure. Perhaps a nice soak in a hot whirlpool. The spa, new figures show, is one thing we're not giving up, even if it means opting for a cheaper experience and fewer treatments.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32644764/ns/travel-luxury/ AP A man gets elderberry facial from the Aspira Spa, of Elkhart Lake, Wisc., at the 15th annual International SPA Association event in New York.


]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2009 15:00:17 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32644764/ns/travel-luxury/ Video: Running tours offer city sights, sweat Sept. 5: Chiropractor Michael Gazaleh started the program after a friend asked him to take an out-of-town guest running in the city. NBC’s Amy Robach reports. (Today Show)Sept. 5: Chiropractor Michael Gazaleh started the program after a friend asked him to take an out-of-town guest running in the city. NBC’s Amy Robach reports. (Today Show)




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32702207#32702207 Today Show Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Sept. 5: Chiropractor Michael Gazaleh started the program after a friend asked him to take an out-of-town guest running in the city. NBC’s Amy Robach reports. (Today Show)


]]> Sat, 5 Sep 2009 14:05:27 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32702207#32702207 Video: Watching the skies for UFOs Sept. 7: NBC's Keith Miller reports on the renewed interest on Unidentified Flying Objects, and why the controversy over unexplained objects in the sky rages a half-century after Roswell.  (Today Show)Sept. 7: NBC's Keith Miller reports on the renewed interest on Unidentified Flying Objects, and why the controversy over unexplained objects in the sky rages a half-century after Roswell. (Today Show)




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32722525#32722525 Today Show Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Sept. 7: NBC's Keith Miller reports on the renewed interest on Unidentified Flying Objects, and why the controversy over unexplained objects in the sky rages a half-century after Roswell.  (Today Show)


]]> Mon, 7 Sep 2009 15:02:47 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32722525#32722525 Combat colds, avoid germs out on the road Carrying heavy luggage, walking long distances between terminals, being stuck in a traffic jam with a minivan full of antsy children during a road trip—it all takes a toll on your body. Look for hammocks on the beach or curtained cabanas around the pool—or just climb into your bed for a guilt-free nap.With the current concerns over the H1N1 influenza (swine flu) pandemic, it’s more important than ever for travelers to be proactive about staying well. It’s important to be aware of potential pitfalls not only when you arrive at a destination, but when you’re in transit.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32661140/ns/travel-tips/ Alamy Carrying heavy luggage, walking long distances between terminals, being stuck in a traffic jam with a minivan full of antsy children during a road trip—it all takes a toll on your body. Look for hammocks on the beach or curtained cabanas around the pool—or just climb into your bed for a guilt-free nap.


]]> Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:40:38 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32661140/ns/travel-tips/ Houseguests: Learn the delicate art of mooching Crashing with family or friends?  Follow these tips to be the kind of guest people roll out the welcome mat for.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=875302bc8fbbde8d7b0fb930e82c7cac&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=875302bc8fbbde8d7b0fb930e82c7cac&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2227"/> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32650610/ns/travel-tips/ Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:39:03 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32650610/ns/travel-tips/ Most romantic cities for honeymooners Sometimes you never feel more deliciously alone than when you're lost in the crowd. From the Charles Bridge in Prague to Cape Town's Table Mountain, we've found the world's top urban escapes, perfect for two.




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]]> Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:18:13 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32541182/ns/travel-luxury/ Video: America’s most stressful cities Sept. 3: Forbes magazine’s Lacey Rose discusses the publication’s list of the most stressful cities in the U.S. (Today Show)Sept. 3: Forbes magazine’s Lacey Rose discusses the publication’s list of the most stressful cities in the U.S. (Today Show)




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32671904#32671904 Today Show Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Sept. 3: Forbes magazine’s Lacey Rose discusses the publication’s list of the most stressful cities in the U.S. (Today Show)


]]> Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:47:09 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32671904#32671904 8 things airlines will never tell you Insiders expose little-known facts the industry would rather you didn't think about.




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]]> Tue, 1 Sep 2009 22:03:18 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32647586/ns/travel-tips/ Video: Vermont store brings you back in time Aug. 31: TODAY’s Mike Leonard travels to a country store in Vermont that carries some unique products.  (Today Show)Aug. 31: TODAY’s Mike Leonard travels to a country store in Vermont that carries some unique products. (Today Show)




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32625859#32625859 Today Show Copyright msnbc.com 2009 Aug. 31: TODAY’s Mike Leonard travels to a country store in Vermont that carries some unique products.  (Today Show)


]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:07:48 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32625859#32625859 Carrot-toting tourists making Arizona burros fat Tourists look at a burro in front of an Oatman, Ariz., store last October. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is asking tourists to stop feeding the burros because they are overweight.The wild burros that roam an old gold mining town in western Arizona are overweight, with rolls of fat on their necks and big, full bellies.




]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32626306/ns/travel-destinations/ AP file Tourists look at a burro in front of an Oatman, Ariz., store last October. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is asking tourists to stop feeding the burros because they are overweight.


]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:34:12 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32626306/ns/travel-destinations/ Top 10 minor travel disasters you can avoid Knowing the top 10 minor travel disasters that are most likely to plague your journey will help you avoid them and make for a seamless trip.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=81864d9ea3946d3444ae17db9b6eacf6&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=81864d9ea3946d3444ae17db9b6eacf6&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2227"/> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32541055/ns/travel-tips/ Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:57:18 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32541055/ns/travel-tips/ For relaxation, Japanese hop to a bunny cafe Stressed-out Japanese seeking to unwind are hopping to a restaurant that serves cuddly pet rabbits alongside — and not on — the menu. The Usagi-to-Cafe in the city of Nagoya features rabbit decor, rabbit-shaped toys and dishes molded to look like rabbits.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=0b85a96c3e5e4158d4e14993f418c65c&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=0b85a96c3e5e4158d4e14993f418c65c&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2227"/> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32625767/ns/today-today_pets_and_animals/ Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:29:44 GMT Travel http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32625767/ns/today-today_pets_and_animals/ Top 10 hotel perks for pets From five star dining to special spa services, pets are lapping up the luxury. Here is a list of the top ten hotel perks that pets can expect to enjoy during a stay.




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