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Rio de Janeiro is known for its sidewalk mosaics, but last week the city took things one step further by embedding QR codes into the stone.

The answer to this question has eluded even the most seasoned of travelers for years: When is the best time to book a flight and get the lowest airfare?

Ever swirled a glass of Brazilian wine? You may want to try some from Vale dos Vinhedos, one of Wine Enthusiast's top 10 wine travel destinations for 2013.

The video of two men "zorbing" over a precipice, ending in the death of one, in Russia has forced the sport’s New Zealand inventors to call for a global safety standard.

The death of a British tourist at a New Year’s celebration in Koh Phangan raised fresh concerns over violence against foreigners in Thailand.

From how many celebrants will be in New York City's Times Square to how many glasses of champagne will be consumed, here's a look at New Year's Eve by the numbers.

A survey out Thursday from Travel Leaders Group suggests that Americans will flock to Europe next year, but will they find the debt-burdened euro zone any cheaper than before?

The TSA began several new risk-based security policies at airports across the U.S. in time for the holiday rush.

Here’s some good news for the travel industry, bad news for you: It’s going to be the busiest holiday season in six years.

Why do airlines make you turn off your electronics before takeoff and landing? Good question, says the FCC.

Cruising review site Cruise Critic has just released its list of the best cruise ships of 2012.

If you’re familiar with Mercer’s annual Quality of Living surveys, the 2012 winner should come as no surprise.

The FTC issued a warning to 22 hotel operators Wednesday, claiming they may be breaking the law by misrepresenting hotel reservation prices with hidden "resort fees."

Who is considered “too fat to fly"? Here’s a look at the varying airline policies for “customers of size” in the wake of the death of 425-pound Vilma Soltesz.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the best days of the year for travel deals. Here’s a look at some of the best sales of 2012.

The wreaths are out, the lights are up and the 2012 holiday season is upon us. Here are some gift ideas for any traveler on your list.

AAA projects that more people will travel for Thanksgiving in 2012 than any year since the recession hit in 2008.

If you show up at the boarding gate for a Spirit Airlines flight with a carry-on bag, you can now expect to pay $100 to put it in the overhead bin.

On Sunday, United Airlines became the first North American carrier to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on a commercial route.

With more than 10,000 canceled flights thanks to Hurricane Sandy, here's what you need to know to rebook your trip.

Hurricane Sandy, the 19th named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, has caused canceled flights and scattered cruise ships on its path north toward Jamaica and Cuba.

British Airways has some advice for all hopelessly romantic men out there: Don’t spring a surprise getaway on your partner; it will backfire.

Craving a luxurious escape at bargain-basement prices? Check out these surprisingly cheap destinations.

It’s Labor Day weekend and the kids are about to go back to school, the air is getting crisper and the end of summer is nigh. But autumn is no time to stay at home. In fact, it’s the best time of the year for budget-minded travelers to get away.

Why do airlines make you turn off your "portable electronic devices" before takeoff and landing? It's a question many have asked over the years, and, while the rule is clear, the answer is decidedly foggy.