Travel

The Iraq National Museum has been partially reopened, and an Italian tourist attempted to visit Falluja this month, perhaps indicating a tourism revival in the war-torn nation.

There is perhaps no Mardi Gras celebration more blindingly colorful and overwhelmingly energetic than that of New Orleans. Fat Tuesday falls on February 24 this year, and whether you are heading to the Crescent City to partake in the buxom and beaded merrymaking, want to brush up on the history of Mardi Gras or plan to throw an at-home Mardi Gras bash, the six sites below are essential resources.

Participating in a study abroad program is a key activity that can enhance your college years. FindingDulcinea recommends some of the best online resources for learning more about study abroad programs. Use the links below to find a program that’s right for you.

Japan hopes to encourage tourism from wealthy Chinese travelers, despite xenophobia and longstanding political tension between the two nations.

Planning your Disney vacation can be a fun way to bond with your family, or build anticipation for your vacation. The six sites we’ve linked to below tell you what you need to know before you embark on a Disney vacation, and offer advice for having fun and staying organized while planning your trip.

You’ll need a place to stay for your next getaway, whether you’re traveling to a nearby destination or heading abroad, prefer luxurious room service or continental breakfast on the fly. The six Web sites below help busy travelers find the best deals on hotel rooms meeting particular specifications.

It is entirely possible to keep up your exercise routine and maintain good nutrition on vacation or during business travel. The six sites below show you how, offering healthy eating advice, tips for exercising in your hotel room, ways of staying active without hitting the gym, and special recommendations for serious runners.

US Airways flight 1549 crash-landed into the Hudson River Thursday, marking the airline’s third crash of a flight originating from New York’s La Guardia Airport.

US Airways Flight 1549, leaving New York’s LaGuardia Airport for Charlotte, N.C., crashed in the Hudson River Thursday afternoon. Five crew members and 146 people were on board.

With the recent spurt of earthquakes at Yellowstone National Park abating, worry over an eruption dissipates, and officials go after a man who issued a false evacuation.

The geological history of Yellowstone National Park worries many observers about a “supervolcanic” eruption that could destroy much of the United States.

The string of recent seismic activity at Yellowstone National Park has some scientists worried that a devastating “supervolcano” eruption could occur soon.

Life’s finer things—horses, food and drink—converge at White Turf, a snow-capped, skijoring spectacle in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

A recent series of earthquakes in Yellowstone National Park has renewed concerns about what a giant volcano under the park has in store.

Saturday’s crash of a Continental Airlines Boeing 737 is the latest of several runway crashes. Earlier this year, a pilot raised concerns about dangerous runways.

Efforts to refurbish a sprawling development on the Baltic island of Rügen, originally meant to provide a vacation escape for Nazi workers, have brought memories and sharp feelings to the surface.

Demonstrators from an environmental group took over a runway at Stansted Airport Monday, leading to arrests and the cancellation of dozens of flights.

A new drug proven to reduce jet lag won’t be on the market for at least three years, but in the meantime travelers have other options.

Financial crises and violent incidents worldwide are affecting international travel just in time for the holidays—traditionally the biggest season of the year for the tourism industry.

Hyde Park is the Chicago South Side neighborhood that serves as home to the University of Chicago, an institution whose student body proudly sells T-shirts festooned with an unofficial school motto: “Where Fun Comes to Die.” Someone else calls the neighborhood home, too—President-elect Barack Obama—and thanks to him, Hyde Park has become America’s address of the moment.

Tickets to Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony are in high demand, and Washington, D.C., is bracing for a boom in tourism coinciding with his first term.

California voters have approved a $9.95 billion bond that will help finance the construction of a high-speed train.

European budget airline Ryanair will soon serve U.S. destinations, but how does this no-frills company continue growing despite harsh economic times?

My first trip to D.C. as an adult was a spontaneous offshoot of a journey between Philadelphia and Baltimore. I was with two friends, it was the dead of winter and we all had the same idea: to seek refuge in our nation’s capital.

Crisp air and crunchy leaves suggest fall has arrived, and with it, an abundance of apples are ready to be picked. We’ve found Web sites to help you plan your apple-picking trip, beginning with finding an orchard, and culminating with delicious apple recipes. You’ll also learn about the history and health benefits of apples, and find harvest festivals close to home.

Fall is made for festivals, hikes in the woods and scenic road trips, with stops along the way for seasonal foods and stunning photo opportunities. This week, we highlight distinctly autumnal opportunities in Sassofortino in southern Tuscany.

When my family gets a hankering for some trout, a fishing trip is usually in order. And as far as we’re concerned, there’s no other place to fish than in Wyoming’s Sunlight Basin.

Deep vein thrombosis kills roughly 100,000 Americans annually, and the U.S. government has just launched a campaign to increase awareness.

Economic struggles have led to the closures of many travel agencies and tour companies in the United States and abroad, however these failures have been tempered with successes.

This autumn, take a break from your car and try sliding into a kayak. With cool breezes wafting across wide-open water, and colorful leaves decorating the banks of rivers and lakes, there’s no better way to soak up the season. We’ve rounded up a few noteworthy places to kayak in different regions of the United States, from a serene East Coast lake, to Michigan’s turquoise cove, to rushing rapids in the Pacific Northwest.