Travel

Summer air travel outlook: Packed flights

Travelers can expect U.S. airlines' planes to be full this summer as a record number of people make international flights, the industry association Airlines for America reported Wednesday.

06:31 May 10, 2012

'We're exhausted' and a dozen other things a pilot won't tell you

2012 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The top 10 things airlines don't tell you

Top 10 lists for all kinds of travel

Drinking coffee with Bedouins, and more rules of international etiquette

21 places with travel buzz

Worldwide events in 2012

The Olympics, the centennial of the Titanic sinking, new rules on travel to Cuba, a once-a-decade horticultural festival in the Netherlands and increased reliance on technology and customization will all shape travel in 2012. Check out details on these and other destinations and events.

Around the world in 23 days

Phileas Fogg went around the world in 80 days in 1872. National Geographic Expeditions does it in 23. Here’s one traveler’s account of a journey to UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Engelberg: Swiss ski resort turns to summer fun

It’s known primarily as a top-notch ski resort. Mount Titlis is a must for skiers dedicated to conquering challenging slopes. But, a summer visit to Engelberg in central Switzerland promises more fun and thrills, as I recently discovered. If you are visiting nearby Lucerne, hop a train for a quick trip — just 48 minutes — to the mountain paradise. Spend a day, or several days, enjoying a wealth of activities.
16:32 May 23, 2012
Ischia island: On top of the world, Italian-style
Olympic flame for London Games lit in Greece
1 million Olympic tickets to go on sale Friday
York: City's history of candy-making makes a sweet story