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Number of headlines in database: 58
Last update: 2010-03-11 04:13:14
Number of headlines in database: 58
Last update: 2010-03-11 04:13:14
Yahoo Travel Headlines
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Smithsonian receives rare Harriet Tubman items(AP) (2010-03-10 21:17:56)
AP - Tourists and history buffs will be able to see some rare, personal belongings of abolitionist Harriet Tubman when a museum of African-American history opens on the National Mall. -
When to make a federal case out of airline error(AP) (2010-03-10 20:56:39)
AP - So the airline lost your luggage. Should you make a federal case out of it — literally? -
Milwaukee museum to show Raphael painting(AP) (2010-03-10 19:39:22)
AP - Rarely lent from the Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy, Raphael Sanzio's painting "The Woman with the Veil" is making its last United States' appearance likely for many years at the Milwaukee Art Museum. -
Behind the scenes, crafting the US no-fly list(AP) (2010-03-10 19:29:30)
AP - It starts with a tip, a scrap of intelligence, a fingerprint lifted from a suspected terrorist's home. -
DC Holocaust museum passes 30 million visitors(AP) (2010-03-10 18:52:54)
AP - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum says 30 million visitors have now come through its doors. -
Report indicates hotel market beginning to recover(AP) (2010-03-10 18:51:48)
AP - Hospitality Advisors LLC says hotel occupancy in Hawaii increased during four of the past five months, indicating the market is beginning to recover. -
Cambodia to preserve Khmer Rouge sites for tourism(AP) (2010-03-10 13:53:27)
AP - Cambodia will preserve 14 sites at the last bastion of the murderous Khmer Rouge, including the home of their leader Pol Pot, as tourist attractions, an official said Wednesday. -
BA, American, Iberia to cede airport slots(AP) (2010-03-10 13:51:29)
AP - British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia have offered to give away takeoff and landing slots at London and New York airports to soothe European Union antitrust worries, EU regulators said Wednesday. -
1 million volunteers register for free Disney tix(AP) (2010-03-10 02:03:53)
AP - Disney reached its goal Tuesday of getting 1 million people to sign up for a day of volunteer work in exchange for a free one-day ticket to a Disney park. -
Amsterdam airport tightens security after sting(AP) (2010-03-09 22:51:20)
AP - Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport — the departure site for the Detroit underwear bomber — tightened security Tuesday after journalists orchestrated a sting operation that smuggled bottles of liquids onto planes bound for London and Washington. -
Delta talking to other carriers about alliances(AP) (2010-03-09 22:49:43)
AP - Delta Air Lines Inc., still smarting from its failed bid to lure Japan Airlines into a partnership, is talking to other carriers about expanding its global alliances, a senior executive said Tuesday without giving specifics. -
Man who caused Newark airport breach pleads guilty(AP) (2010-03-09 22:48:48)
AP - A graduate student from China who slipped under a rope barrier at Newark Liberty International Airport to say goodbye to his girlfriend, prompting a security breach and leading to worldwide flight delays, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge Tuesday and apologized publicly for the first time. -
At airports, keep taking those shoes off — for now(AP) (2010-03-09 22:47:24)
AP - You'll still have to take off your shoes when you go through airport security. -
Michelle Obama donates ball gown to Smithsonian(AP) (2010-03-09 22:11:11)
AP - Michelle Obama said Tuesday that she'll always cherish the moment she slipped into her inaugural ball gown, a one-shouldered, white chiffon design she wore for her first Cinderella-like spins on the dance floor as first lady. -
Limited Hanford nuclear tours fill up fast(AP) (2010-03-09 20:23:53)
AP - Hanford is a hot destination for tourists. -
Airline improve on-time performance(AP) (2010-03-09 20:15:05)
AP - U.S. airlines had their best January in four years when it comes to arriving on time. -
EU: Fewer Europeans shun vacation as economy is up(AP) (2010-03-09 20:09:12)
AP - A European Union survey says fewer Europeans are passing on vacations this year as the economy recovers from recession. -
Continental CEO will cancel flights before fines(AP) (2010-03-09 15:50:50)
AP - Continental Airlines plans to cancel flights rather than risk stiff fines under new federal rules designed to punish carriers for delaying passengers. -
JetBlue, Delta ask exemptions from DOT tarmac rule(AP) (2010-03-09 15:48:02)
AP - JetBlue and Delta want temporary exemptions from a new government rule that will limit the time passengers can be held on the tarmac. They say delays caused by the closure of the main runway at New York's JFK airport could cost them millions in fines. -
Newark airport breach suspect due in court Tuesday(AP) (2010-03-09 15:39:20)
AP - A graduate student charged with a security breach at a New Jersey airport that led to a terminal shutdown and worldwide flight delays is due back in court. -
Utah scenic byways guide goes online(AP) (2010-03-09 15:33:05)
AP - A guide to some of Utah's most scenic roads can be found on the state Office of Tourism Web site. -
Amsterdam airport tightens security at duty free(AP) (2010-03-09 15:31:25)
AP - Security has been tightened at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport after a team of investigative journalists smuggled bottles of liquid onto passenger jets bound for London and Washington, D.C., the airport and the Dutch anti-terror agency said Tuesday. -
Animal rights' group urges Alaska tourism boycott(AP) (2010-03-08 22:39:37)
AP - An animal rights' group is calling for a tourism boycott of Alaska over a recent decision to remove buffer zones for wolf trapping near Denali National Park. -
Major rock slide closes I-70 in western Colorado(AP) (2010-03-08 19:11:11)
AP - A rock slide punched gaping holes in a bridge and left huge boulders on Interstate 70, closing a 17-mile stretch of the highway in western Colorado. -
W. Pa. mine firm buys museum with Quecreek history(AP) (2010-03-08 19:10:35)
AP - A coal mining company is buying a small museum where artifacts are displayed from the 2002 rescue of nine western Pennsylvania miners who were trapped underground for more than 78 hours. -
Tropicana sale expected to close today(AP) (2010-03-08 19:01:05)
AP - It took more than two years, nearly $7.8 million in fees to lawyers and others and a billionaire's bargain-basement bid, but the Tropicana Casino and Resort has been salvaged by its sale to Carl Icahn, with a deal expected to close Monday afternoon. -
Deals at Ariz. hotels, resorts drawing visitors(AP) (2010-03-08 17:47:35)
AP - After nearly a year and half of double-digit declines in occupancy rates at Phoenix-area hotels and resorts, freebies and good deals appear to be drawing more visitors, according to The Arizona Republic. -
New music museum in Jamaica to show Marley, Tosh(AP) (2010-03-08 13:00:23)
AP - Jamaica plans to open a music museum next year that officials say will feature rare pieces from the island's music history, such as the sole album that the late reggae star Bob Marley produced before he gained international fame. -
Latin American cultural event slated for Denver(AP) (2010-03-08 12:56:02)
AP - Latin American artists will showcase works ranging from a mural chiseled out of vinyl and a large-scale reproduction of the first ever particle accelerator during a monthlong Denver event that Mayor John Hickenlooper said will highlight the Western Hemisphere's common heritage. -
Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit marks 50th(AP) (2010-03-08 12:51:13)
AP - The Detroit Historical Society is kicking off a yearlong observance of the 50th anniversary of the Dossin Great Lakes Museum this weekend. -
Zion begins reopening facilities for spring(AP) (2010-03-08 12:40:43)
AP - Two visitor facilities in Zion National Park are reopening after a winter closure. -
Edward Steichen fashion photo exhibit hits Florida(AP) (2010-03-05 19:41:30)
AP - Images of actresses and models in fashion's finest clothing, many of them looking straight into the camera under dramatic lighting: This is the Edward Steichen of the early 20th century. -
More people sick on SC cruise ship that had virus(AP) (2010-03-05 19:16:35)
AP - Passengers have again fallen ill with a stomach bug aboard a cruise ship hit by a virus last month on its previous trip from South Carolina. -
Airport body scanners spreading across US(AP) (2010-03-05 15:37:11)
AP - The Transportation Security Administration is spreading airport body-scanner technology across the country. -
Mrs. Obama to donate inaugural gown to Smithsonian(AP) (2010-03-05 14:45:45)
AP - The one-shoulder, white chiffon gown first lady Michelle Obama wore to the inaugural balls is going on display. -
US upgrading airline security with more scanners(AP) (2010-03-05 14:42:20)
AP - The Transportation Security Administration is fielding a second, more widespread wave of full-body scanners at U.S. airports amid heightened concern about hidden explosives. -
Singapore expects surge in tourists this year(AP) (2010-03-05 13:43:52)
AP - Singapore said it expects tourist arrivals to surge as much as 29 percent this year as two new casino-resorts lure visitors to the Southeast Asian city-state. -
Cruise travelers tell of deadly waves off Spain(AP) (2010-03-04 21:59:29)
AP - The Mediterranean was heaving as the 68-year-old Italian stood in the cruise ship lounge. A moment later a monstrous wave shattered the windows and sent shards into her head, leaving her bleeding on the floor and calling out for her husband. -
Obama signs bill to entice foreign travelers to US(AP) (2010-03-04 21:50:26)
AP - President Barack Obama has signed a bill creating a program to promote the U.S. as a premier tourism destination for international travelers. -
Airlines adding up losses from February storms(AP) (2010-03-04 21:41:35)
AP - The snow from last month's storms along the East Coast has melted in most places, but not where it matters most for airlines — their financial ledgers. -
Brazil quarantines cruise ship over food poisoning(AP) (2010-03-04 20:49:47)
AP - Hundreds of passengers aboard an international cruise ship were stricken with vomiting and diarrhea, prompting a temporary quarantine of the vessel in southeastern Brazil, health authorities said Thursday. -
Flight attendants, American at odds over contract(AP) (2010-03-04 18:07:05)
AP - Contract talks between American Airlines and its flight attendants broke off Wednesday night, with the union declaring that negotiations were hopelessly stalemated while the company said it is looking forward to more bargaining. -
Thailand offers tourists free insurance(AP) (2010-03-04 18:06:04)
AP - Thailand is continuing to offer insurance coverage worth $10,000 to anyone harmed in riots and demonstrations as it seeks to attract tourists scared off by political turmoil, officials say. -
Va tourism sweepstakes offers family vacations(AP) (2010-03-04 18:04:03)
AP - The Virginia Tourism Corporation is offering families a chance to win a free vacation in the commonwealth. -
Park Service predicts peak for DC cherry blossoms(AP) (2010-03-04 18:02:10)
AP - Those famous pink and white flowers in Washington are expected to bloom on schedule on trees around the nation's capital as soon as the end of March, the National Park Service predicted Thursday. -
Park Service predicts DC cherry blossom bloom(AP) (2010-03-04 16:20:47)
AP - The National Park Service is hinting at when spring will arrive in Washington. -
42,000 year-old baby mammoth on display in Chicago(AP) (2010-03-04 16:01:00)
AP - Some 42,000 years after scientists say she fell into mud near a river and suffocated to death, an intact baby woolly mammoth from the Ice Age is to go on display for the first time in the United States at The Field Museum. -
Passenger on cruise ship: Wave ordeal terrifying(AP) (2010-03-04 15:18:13)
AP - Monstrous waves that smashed into a Mediterranean cruise ship flooded cabins, broke windows in a restaurant and sent terrified travelers screaming for doctors, passengers said Thursday. -
Controller complacency could jeopardize air safety(AP) (2010-03-04 15:03:16)
AP - For the third time in seven months, the judgment of those who operate the nation's air traffic control system has been called into question and concerns raised that complacency may be causing controllers and their supervisors to bend rules. -
Park Service to predict DC cherry blossom bloom(AP) (2010-03-04 15:01:20)
AP - The National Park Service is hinting at when spring will arrive in Washington. -
Huge wave kills 2 on cruise ship in Mediterranean(AP) (2010-03-03 22:53:10)
AP - A 26-foot wave smashed into a cruise ship carrying nearly 2,000 people in the Mediterranean on Wednesday, smashing glass windshields and killing two passengers, according to officials and news reports. -
'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot Sullenberger retires(AP) (2010-03-03 22:49:24)
AP - Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger has flown his final flight. -
16th annual Honolulu Festival set for March 13-14(AP) (2010-03-03 19:44:51)
AP - The 16th annual Honolulu Festival is expected to provide a much-needed boost for Hawaii's visitor industry. -
Spring break travel: Airfares up, hotel rates down(AP) (2010-03-03 17:34:45)
AP - Average airfares for spring break are up from last year but hotel rates are down, according to data from Bing Travel and Travelocity. -
Continental to let coach customers buy more space(AP) (2010-03-03 17:28:43)
AP - Continental Airlines will begin charging coach customers extra if they want a seat with more legroom. -
US Airways says storms cost $30M in lost sales(AP) (2010-03-03 16:48:48)
AP - US Airways Group Inc. said Wednesday that severe winter storms on the East Coast in February cost it $30 million in lost sales as the carrier had to cancel thousands of flights and suspend operations for six days at three major airports. -
Audio indicates kid directed planes at NY airport(AP) (2010-03-03 16:47:37)
AP - A child apparently directed pilots last month from the air traffic control center at John F. Kennedy Airport, one of the nation's busiest airports, according to audio clips. The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it was investigating. -
'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot retiring(AP) (2010-03-03 16:41:38)
AP - Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who piloted a US Airways flight during its emergency water landing on the Hudson River in January of last year, is retiring.