1. 'Downton Abbey' creates tourism boom

    CNN.com Travel &bull Yesterday

    So much so that it's transforming some viewers into travelers, eager to see for themselves what it might be like to live as a blue-blood or as a servant at the great mansion. First stop: Highclere Castle, the fairytale-like 19th century property about an hour's drive west of London used as the setting for the series and part-time home of the eighth Earl and Countess of Carnarvon. It has been amazing," said Lady Fiona Carnarvon, describing the effect "Downton Abbey" has had on the family's life and the… Full Story »

    • Tourism
    • Tourism
    • Tourism

  2. Cruise ship survivors to get compensation

    CNN.com Travel &bull Yesterday

    Rome (CNN) -- Surviving passengers on the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship are to be offered a compensation lump sum of 11,000 euros ($14,400) each, the Italian Association of Tour Operators said in a statement Friday. The decision was reached during a meeting between Costa Cruises and consumer groups, the association said. The massive liner struck rocks and rolled over… Full Story »

  3. Expedia.fr - Bilan touristique 2011 et nouveautes 2012

    Business Wire Travel News &bull Yesterday

    PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expedia.fr dresse un bilan des tendances qui ont marque l'economie du tourisme sur le marche francais en 2011. Paris et la destination France ont rencontre cette annee encore un vif succes, que ce soit aupres de la clientele internationale… Full Story »

  4. US Virgin Islands tourist bus accident injures 13

    MSNBC Travel &bull Yesterday

    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A tourist bus collided with a parked vehicle in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Friday, injuring 13 cruise ship passengers after it went down an embankment, authorities said. Need to relax during that lengthy layover?… Full Story »


  5. On the Radar: The Galapagos Islands & Ecuador

    Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Yesterday

    Is 2012 the year for your Darwin-inspired island adventure? With expedition size ships, otherworldly landscapes, and awe-inspiring wildlife, your inner explorer will love this classic trip. Our video's giant tortoises and famous finches are sure to inspire you, so we've done the research on Ecuador's newest hotels, travel regulations, and flights to help plan your Galapagos trip. Join Fodor's Travel for some Enchanted Island… Full Story »


  6. Compensation Offered to Uninjured Concordia Passengers

    Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Yesterday

    Costa Cruises will offer compensation packages to uninjured guests of the ill-fated Costa Concordia voyage, which capsized off the coast of Italy two weeks ago today. Cruisers who survived the accident unscathed-some 16 deceased passengers weren't so lucky, while another… Full Story »


  7. Artistic Collaboration (Couples Only) Is Focus of Show in Paris

    NY Times Blog - Travel Q&A Blog &bull Yesterday

    Gilbert and George, Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle, Christo and Jeanne Claude: art history is peppered with artist couples coming together creatively - and sometimes breaking a few plates in the process. A multimedia exhibition in northern Paris… Full Story »


  8. Golden Photos: How to snap the Golden Gate Bridge

    Orbitz Travel Blog &bull Yesterday

    The famous International Orange color of the Golden Gate Bridge contrasts well against a bright blue sky. Credit: Blane Bachelor. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the globe's most iconic landmarks. With its majestic architecture, bold orange-red color and breathtaking backdrop of mountains and sea, the Golden Gate, as the bridge commonly referred to, is also - not surprisingly - the world's most-photographed bridge. But with just a little insight and planning, it's possible for even the most novice… Full Story »


  9. Fiesta dinnerware: colorful Americana

    Perceptive Travel Blog &bull Yesterday

    Eighty percent of people in the US who have a grandmother or great-grandmother have seen her bring out the Fiesta dinnerware to set the table. It's sturdy and homey, and you can find it at lots of flea markets like… Full Story »

    • US Airways
    • US Airways

  10. Thompson chain opens first hotel in London

    USAtoday.com Travel (Hotels) - Top Stories &bull Yesterday

    On Wednesday, the boutique hotel chain will open its first hotel in the United Kingdom. The Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel, will be located in London's ... Full Story »


  11. 5 Best Valentine's Day Getaway Deals

    Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Yesterday

    This Valentine's Day, skip the elbow-to-elbow dining in a crowded restaurant, the sentimental hoopla, even the flowers-and treat yourself and your honey to a vacation. We've rounded up some incredible offers that are easy on the wallet and sweet on romance. Pick from luxury properties in the Bahamas, Napa Valley, New York, and the Florida Keys-all are sure to heat up your February. This is a no-holds-barred romance fest. Little Palm Island (pictured above) is a… Full Story »

  12. Costa offers $14.5K per passenger for ruined cruise

    USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Yesterday

    Passengers offered $14,460 apiece to compensate them for lost baggage and psychological trauma after their cruise ship ran aground. Full Story »

  13. In Transit Blog: Artistic Collaboration (Couples Only) Is Focus of Show in Paris

    NYTimes Travel &bull Yesterday

    Gilbert and George, Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle, Christo and Jeanne Claude: art history is peppered with artist couples coming together creatively - and sometimes breaking a few plates in the process. A multimedia exhibition in northern Paris… Full Story »

  14. Research and Markets: Travel Agents & Overseas Tour Operators Update Market Report 2012

    Business Wire Travel News &bull Yesterday

    DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/75fa1b/travel_agents_ov) has announced the addition of the "Travel Agents & Overseas Tour Operators Update Market Report 2012" report to their offering. The recession hit the UK travel and tourism sector hard, with consumers reluctant to spend… Full Story »

  15. Las Vegas lands new international airline

    USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Yesterday

    Panama's Copa Airlines will add nonstop service to Las Vegas this summer. Copa will offer four flights a week to its Panama City base, which ... Full Story »

  16. Choice Tables: Sorry to Disappoint, but I Ate Well in Berlin

    NYTimes Travel &bull Yesterday

    People told me not to bother with food in Berlin. Full Story »


  17. Grenada: Feeling the 'spice island' heat

    CNN.com Travel &bull Yesterday

    The 2012 Grenada Sailing Festival begins on Friday with races around the southern and eastern coasts, in waters the organizers say are some of the most challenging in the Caribbean. It is that same water that attracts visitors to the region. The crystal blue sea is a haven for sailors, swimmers and scuba divers, keen… Full Story »

  18. Southwest employee killed in airport accident

    MSNBC Travel &bull Yesterday

    A Southwest Airlines employee at Washington Dulles International Airport died on Friday after being injured in a collision with a luggage cart and another piece of equipment. Full Story »

  19. Untouched Italy: Exploring Basilicata through a dream

    Gadling &bull Yesterday

    The project was part of a Digital Diary competition put on by the Italy Tourism Board, and ended up winning the Grand Prize. What's really great about this video is that it doesn't just take you on a tour of… Full Story »

  20. Wrecked cruise ship passengers offered $14,460

    MSNBC Travel &bull Yesterday

    Passengers who were on the Costa Concordia are being offered $14,460 apiece to compensate them for their lost baggage and psychological trauma after the cruise ship ran aground and capsized off Tuscany. Full Story »

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