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3 Kids Killed When Plane Crashes Into House

Parents of two out walking when death fell from the sky

(Newser) - Three children in an Oregon vacation home were killed early yesterday morning when a small plane crashed into the house. The pilot and passenger in the single-engine aircraft were also killed, reports the Portland Oregonian. Parents of two of the children, ages 8 and 12, were out walking when the... More »

Israeli Parents Forget Toddler at Airport

'Home Alone' family told on flight they're a kid short

(AP) - An Israeli couple leaving on a European vacation remembered to bring their 18 suitcases—but forgot their 3-year-old daughter at the airport, AP reports. The pair and their five kids were late for their flight and made a mad dash for the airport. They didn't relize the toddler was missing... More »

Dubai Cracks Down on Nude Tourists

79 people detained by 'decency police'

(AP) - It hasn't been all fun and games for Western vacationers on Dubai beaches, thanks to  decency police who have detained 79 people in recent days for topless sunbathing and nudity, AP reports. The Muslim city-state is attracting hordes of foreign sun seekers, who are being scrutinized by cops on the... More »

Fires, Spiking Gas Aside, Calif. Tourism Still Sunny

Flocking foreigners capitalize on dollar

(Newser) - Near-continuous wildfires and soaring gas prices don’t seem to have made much of a dent in California’s tourism industry, the San Jose Mercury News reports. California's AAA reports only an 0.8% drop in Fourth of July domestic tourism, and a jump in visitors from abroad more than... More »

Puerto Rico: Clinton's Vacation From Reality

'She might as well have been on another planet'

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton enjoyed a final vacation from reality this weekend, Mike Madden writes in Salon. Her stay in Puerto Rico—including riding a float loaded with giant speakers blaring salsa and reggaeton—“couldn’t possibly have been the most efficient use of” time for a fighting candidate: rather, it... More »

10 Spots to Vacation in Style

From the Turkish Hamptons to uh, Montauk

(Newser) - What's the modern traveler to do in a world of ever-shrinking borders and ever-fewer spots of true exoticism? Why, simply crib off GQ's list of the classiest spots slightly off the beaten path:
  1. Cesme, Turkey: the Hamptons of Anatolia
  2. Formentera, Spain: No foam parties allowed
  3. Stockholm, Sweden: Land of Viking
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Man Sues Delta for Ruined Vacation

Delays, lost luggage, rude staff spoiled mom's 80th birthday

(Newser) - A furious lawyer is suing Delta airlines for $1 million for turning a dream trip to Argentina for his mother's 80th birthday into a nightmare, Reuters reports. "Obnoxious and incompetent" airline staff refused to allow the man and his family onto a connecting flight from Atlanta, so it took... More »

Best Hotels for Star Sightings

Tips on staying where the celebs stay, the world over

(Newser) - Ensure your vacation pics won't bore your friends by holing up in a lavish resort populated with A-list celebs. Travel+Leisure lists 10 hotels fit for the pages of US Weekly:
  1. George Clooney was spotted at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, where each 6,500-square-foot villa has a private courtyard with
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Bargain Airfares Still Out There

Nine tips for finding a great deal in a tough market

(Newser) - Airfares are skyrocketing, but deals are still out there. The New York Times offers some pointers:
  1. Book directly with the airline.
  2. Sign up for private price cuts.
  3. Buy one ticket at a time.
  4. Make your computer do the work.
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Weekend With Mel Gibson Part of Brit's Rehab

Helping pop princess 'in crisis' behind jaunt to Costa Rica

(Newser) - Mel Gibson and wife Robyn are building on attempts to help with ex-neighbor Britney Spears' personal rehabilitation with a getaway to their Costa Rica pad, People reports. The group, also including Brit's dad, jetted there yesterday "for a few days to relax." Gibson and Spears have met up... More »

Forget US Tourists: Hawaii Lures Euros

State escapes slowdown by casting net wider for visitors

(Newser) - Domestic tourism is slowing down in the US as economic worries mount, but Hawaii appears to be surfing a wave of diversification through the downturn, the Wall Street Journal reports. Numbers of visitors from Canada, Europe, and some East Asian countries are picking up and offsetting a drop in tourists... More »

Cameron to Take a Year Off

Actress plans to travel, do charity work and 'get to know myself'

(Newser) - Cameron Diaz plans to take a year off after she finishes her current movie, she told W before her father’s sudden death last week. “There’s a lot of things that I’ve been wanting to do,” said Diaz, 35. She plans to travel, do charity projects... More »

Finns May Stop (Working) in the Name of Love

Scandinavian lawmakers consider paid 'erotic' vacation

(Newser) - Finland's citizens will get an extra week of vacation specifically for romance if a proposed bill becomes law, Bloomberg reports. The legislation, which currently has 13 of the 100 required backers, would augment the 25 paid vacation days and 10 public holidays that already put Finns above the EU norm.... More »

Spring Breakers Party Stateside

Reports of gun violence, drug cartels in Mexican border towns keep students away

(Newser) - More spring breakers are sipping their Coronas domestically this year, the AP reports. Mexico is a staple hotspot, but widespread reports of drug wars in border towns and tightened security at US entry points have convinced many college vacationers to remain stateside. In places like Texas's South Padre Island, students... More »

10 Amazing Places to Unwind

Forbes lists 10 US getaways from Maui to Maine

(Newser) - Americans need a vacation—badly—with fewer than two-thirds of workers using their allotted time last year, reports Forbes. But not everyone's idea of fun is vegging out . Here are top-notch US getaways for those who like active travel:
  • Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii: Golf, bird-watching and a marine-life preserves.
  • Golden
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Top Spots for Solo Adventurers

Go it alone for fun

(Newser) - Looking to mend a well-trodden heart with a solo adventure? From serene fishing villages to culture-packed cities, several destinations can be just the ticket. For those who prefer to go it alone, IgoUgo readers recommend:
  1. Vienna
  2. Rio de Janeiro
  3. Florence
  4. Parque Nacional Volcan Baru, Panama
  5. Marseille, France
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A Wired Vacation Is None at All

BlackBerrys and laptops disrupt necessary sojourns

(Newser) - The relaxing, recharging vacation is becoming a casualty of the internet age as BlackBerrys and instant messages interrupt more and more employees' breaks, LiveScience reports. An Associated Press poll found that one-fifth of Americans brought a laptop with them for work during vacation—and many more tote cell phones, which... More »

The Hottest Travel Trends

These innovations are changing the way travelers get around the globe

(Newser) - A hotel room in Paris for two? Trés passé! Travelers these days, says Forbes, are changing it up. The latest trends include:
  1. More hybrid vehicle rentals
  2. High-end hotels renting villas
  3. More travel by private jet
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Labor Day Traffic Forecast: Not Quite as Bad

With gas cheaper, 28.9M expected to hit road this weekend

(Newser) - Nearly 29 million people will travel by car during the upcoming Labor Day weekend, AAA reports—slightly fewer than last year, despite lower gas prices. A gallon averages $2.75, down 10 cents from last Labor Day. The overall number of travelers this holiday weekend is expected to go up,... More »

10 Most Expensive Hotel Suites

Where you can shell out $53K a night (breakfast not included)

(Newser) - When New York's Four Seasons opened a new penthouse suite costing a cool $30,000 a night, they boasted that it was the world's most expensive hotel room. Think again. The Times of London lists the world's most astronomically priced hotel rooms.
  1. Royal Penthouse Suite, Hotel President Wilson, Geneva ($53,
... More »

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