As Americans take to the roads this Labor Day weekend, many of them are going to get speeding tickets. We're not suggesting that anybody should drive faster than the speed limit, but we're realistic, and know you might hit that gas pedal in an effort to beat the crowds to the beach, amusement park, barbecue or family picnic. So here is a list of each state's worst speed traps and how to avoid those holiday-dampening tickets.
As leaves begin to change color, it's the perfect time to glide through treetops on a zipline. Part thrill ride, part eco-adventure, ziplines have taken off in the past decade.
Labor Day is a time to honor our country's workers, head to the beach and soak in the last days of summer. It's also a time to fire up the grill, heat up some meat (or vegetables for those vegetarians out there) and spend some time with friends, family and neighbors.
There are some indications of nightmare airfare pricing ahead. FareCompare's Rick Seaney explains why you should not expect to see many airfare wars or even bargains this fall.
Inside his small third floor office at Vatican City, Father Gabriel Amorth, prepares for his next client. In the corner, a bed with restraining ropes. On the walls, pictures of the Virgin Mary. Near an armchair there is a Bible and other copies of prayers. Looking his 85 years, Father Gabriel is still dressed in his pyjamas, but his face shows signs of energy that has helped sustain him as the chief Exorcist for the Vatican during the last 25 years.
In a rare interview with the Italian newspaper, La Repubblica, Father Gabriel, stongly defends his work and that of the Association of Exoricists.
"The devil is not everywhere," he says, "but when he is present it is painful." He says he has treated over 70,000 cases.
Brown bread molasses and salted butterscotch. Cheese-course duo and bananas Foster. Yellow-cake batter and avocado-honey-orange. These are just a few of the signature flavors scooped out by America's top ice cream parlors. Here, we identify one great ice cream shop in each state and the District of Columbia, picked by experts for a cool end-of-summer treat.
Family Vacation Critic has gathered together 10 family resorts that offer great deals. Each property provides something special for the kids, without breaking the bank.
Many airlines are deciding it's time to spend some money to spruce up their cabins, and not just in first class. Even the lowly coach passenger may notice some differences. American Airlines, for instance, is doubling the capacity of its overhead bins.
If your road-trip refueling stops are limited to a bathroom break and a cup of murky coffee, you're not stopping at the right place. Head to a truck stop and you'll be amazed. Today's biggest stops have food courts, doctors' offices and movie theaters.
Five years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is still trying to draw tourists back to the Crescent City. Travelers are coming back, but not yet to full pre-Katrina levels. For tourists looking for great food and music, no American city is better to visit than New Orleans.
If you're traveling during the holidays, advance prep is key. But how early is too early? When's the best time to book? Find out from Sarah Pascarella!
Drew Lawrence plans to spend the next month flying more than 33,000 miles across the nation to spread awareness about cancer and honor his late mother thanks to JetBlue's "All You Can Jet" unlimited travel pass.
Hurricane Earl isn't just threatening East Coast beaches with its high winds and strong downpours. The hurricane could also ruin thousands of people's vacations. Here are some tips for traveling during hurricane season.
Want to escape the heat? Cool off (and have a blast!) in lazy rivers, cascading waterfalls and sky-high water slides at one our 10 favorite hotel swimming pools.
The National Transportation Safety Board is pushing the Federal Aviation Administration to require parents to restrain their children in a car seat when flying.
Are you a first-time cruise traveler? Cruise ships schedule so many activities that a day at sea can be almost as much fun as a full day of sightseeing. From cooking classes to rock-climbing, trivia contests to line-dancing, wine-tasting to Wii-playing, there's truly something for everyone.
Pools in Las Vegas aren't just for sitting around and relaxing in anymore. They have been turned into daytime clubs where partiers ? many often topless ? hop into the pool and drink. At night, some are converted into the city's hottest nightclubs. So grab a daiquiri and join us on a tour of these new pool hot spots.
It was once that the art inside a museum was the main attraction. These days, the art can sometimes become a sideshow to the building itself. Internationally renowned architects are now competing to design some of the world's most spectacular museums.
Sand isn't just for sitting on and relaxing at the shore. In Nantucket sand is taken seriously and each year this Massachusetts island celebrates the coast with a sandcastle and sculpture day.
Nothing says America like a great road trip. And nothing makes the adventure better than running across some of the odd and quirky attractions aimed to lure in motorists
For millions of Americans, vacation means quality time with their family and, of course, their pets. AAA and pet-friendly hotel chain Best Western teamed up for a photo contest of the best shots of traveling pets.
Ever feel as if every hotel room looks like the last one you checked into? Next time, consider spicing up your travel by staying at one of these unique hotels, where style often trumps all else.
For Jim Belosic of Reno, Nevada, pancakes are more than just a breakfast food. He runs a website, Jimspancakes.com, showing the artistic pancakes he makes for his 3-year-old daughter, Allie.
The view from the top is always the best. Chic rooftop bars with high-quality cocktail and food programs are the place to hang out this summer. Here are some of our favorites around the globe.<
