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Airport causes 'quite a stir' with 3-minute max hug time for goodbyes A new rule at a New Zealand airport prohibiting lengthy goodbyes at a drop-off zone has made international headlines and sparked controversy. During a recent interview with Radio New Zealand, Dunedin Airport Executive Dan De Bono said the airport's new 3-minute max hug

Jill Biden unveils revamped White House tour, first 'significant' changes in decades First Lady Jill Biden has announced additions to the White House tour that includes more digital components, more historical context and more opportunities to learn about civics, the White House said in a press release Monday. Calling the tour an expanded version of

Off the beaten path: How 'detour destinations' offer you a fresh take on classic trips Will Taylor thinks Santa Barbara is “the perfect antidote to Los Angeles.”  On a recent trip to Los Angeles, the New York City-based content creator knew he wanted to tack on a few days to fit in a Kacey Musgraves

'This beach is ours': Thousands protest in Spain's Canary Islands against over tourism Thousands of people protested in holiday resorts in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday against over tourism which they say prices local people out of the housing market. Under the slogan Canary Islands has a limit, residents demonstrated simultaneously in Gran Canaria, Tenerife

I took my kid on a mostly adults tour. Here's why I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Halfway through our Trafalgar Costa Rica Nature Adventure tour, my 10-year-old daughter woke up, looked at me, and said, “I think this is the longest I’ve ever gone without hanging out with other kids.” She seemed curious

Opinion: I visited Stonehenge and all I got was an appreciation of man's search for meaning I look at Stonehenge and see a reflection of myself and my toils. I think about the people who constructed it and how they believed in purpose. I agree with them. I give Stonehenge five stars. While traveling through

The ultimate Alaska bear safari: Witness nature's giants in Lake Clark and Katmai Locking eyes with a 400-pound brown bear can send shivers down your spine, but I felt calm, euphoric even, as Roxie and her fuzzy two-year-old cub, Pebbles, approached. “She’s using us as a shield,” expedition leader Mike Hillman whispered. “Sit down, and

Royal Caribbean hit with nearly $475K EPA fine for alleged waste reporting violations The Environmental Protection Agency fined Royal Caribbean International nearly $475,000 for failing to properly report alleged waste management and handling. The agency conducted an inspection in Galveston, Texas, where waste was allegedly being offloaded from eight of the line’s ships at Pier

American Airlines is trying to make sure everyone boards when they're supposed to Travelers have spent many years proving the honor system doesn't make for an orderly airplane boarding process, so now American Airlines is testing a way to make sure people actually board with their assigned group. A Reddit user posted earlier this week

Weird and wonderful: Why the World Famous Crochet Museum in Joshua Tree is a must-visit From overlooked roadside attractions to offbeat museums and obscure natural wonders, Local Hidden Gems will showcase some of the unique and unexpected treasures that make America extraordinary. We will emphasize charm, surprise and delight. Local hidden gem: World Famous Crochet Museum

Second tourist dies after being swept into Hawaii sea; third victim hospitalized Another vacationer has died after being swept at sea in Hawaii.   Laura Sue Jett, 72, an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma resident, was identified as the second victim involved in a high-surf incident at the Ke Iki Beach on Oʻahu’s North Shore on Monday, the

Silver Dollar City unveils biggest investment in park's history, starting with new hotel Silver Dollar City unveiled a "historic announcement" on Thursday, outlining the next decade for the theme park in Branson, Missouri. Earlier this year, Silver Dollar City broke ground on a portion of its 1,200 undeveloped acreage for the new Silver Dollar City