Increase in Holiday Travel Expected
AAA predicts that 93.3 million Americans will hit the road during the holidays, making this Christmas travel season the busiest it’s been in 6 years. More people are taking road trips this year because finding a reasonably-priced airplane ticket is like finding a needle in …
The Legacy of a Brazilian Architect
Brazil lost one of its geniuses this week. Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer passed away on Wednesday, but he left behind a legacy of work that tourists and locals will admire forever. The 104-year-old architect was known for his modernist design style and he collaborated with …
Rediscovering Hitchcock: Must-See Movie Locations
By Troy Petenbrink Photography by Troy Petenbrink With the recent release of HBO’s The Girl and the current success of Hitchcock starring Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren and Scarlett Johansson, there has been renewed interest in one of the world’s most well-known (and somewhat creepy) movie …
James Bond: Travel Like 007
Skyfall — the 23rd movie about the debonair British spy James Bond — is expected to see an explosive weekend at the box office. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new 007 flick could rake in as much as $75 million during its opening weekend, …
Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy: Escape the Stormy Weather
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably already know that the Eastern Seaboard of the US is still reeling from the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, now downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. Powerful wind gusts, up to 80 mph, have left more than 7 …
Travel 911: Prepare for a Travel Emergency
Having to prepare for a hurricane, endure losing your luggage or drive through a snow storm are just a few examples of potential emergencies that may throw a proverbial wrench in your travel plans. Luckily, Travel Channel’s new web series, Travel 911, is here to …
Real Houswives of New York Head to Luxurious St. Barts
Photography by NBC Universal The women on the infamous Real Housewives franchises are always traveling. Last season, the cast of Bravo TV’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta took a grand safari trip in Africa. Here at Travel Channel, we like to focus on the cool …
Olympic Games: US Athletes Visit Favorite Places in Great Britain
Photography by Getty Images Before the mass exodus from London’s Olympic Park, the Spice Girls, The Who, One Direction, Pet Shop Boys, George Michael — and other notable British singers and musicians — graced the stage in Olympic Stadium for the London 2012 closing ceremonies. …
OutEscapes.com Provides Unique Travel Deals to LGBT Travelers
Memorial Day is the unofficial kick off to summer travel. It also marked the launch of a new gay travel website that caters to LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) travelers … and their straight friends, too. OutEscapes.com — founded by Travel Channel’s guest blogger, …
Orlando Amusement Parks Launch Exciting Upgrades
by Troy Petenbrink Orlando, the home of Mickey Mouse and sunshine, is the No. 1 tourist destination in the US. It attracts over 50 million annual visitors — and it’s gearing up for more. As Orlando approaches its summer season, it is launching many new …
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