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The country’s biggest man-made lagoon is heading to Vegas
Las Vegas is known for being flashy, but what about splashy?

Stanley Hotel guest captures creepy figure in lobby
The Colorado hotel served as the inspiration for Stephen King’s “The Shining.”

Detroit Zoo opens world’s largest penguin habitat
The facility includes new rocks for climbing, waves, snow and better ice conditions for 80 penguins.

Now you can live at Disney World for just $2 million
Mickey Mouse could be your new neighbor.

Why you should never walk through airport security barefoot
Don’t kid yourself: There’s plenty of bacteria lurking in airport security lines.

Man who caused Dutch airport alert claimed to be ‘terrorist’
A man who sparked a major security alert at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport was a homeless Polish citizen who claimed to be a “terrorist,” Dutch military police said Wednesday.

Southwest quietly increases early check-in fee by 20 percent
Fans of Southwest’s EarlyBird Check-In feature have to shell out a little extra dough for the pre-boarding privilege.

How Norwegian Cruise Line plans to build a go-kart track on a ship
The over-the-top feature is turning heads.

Major waterfall activity in Yosemite expected between now and May
Visitors are advised to use extra caution.

Tourists in Japan may soon be able to buy goods with fingerprints
The Japanese are taking the high-tech economy to heart.

Scantily clad skiers attempt to break world record in Sochi
Spring is in the air, but it’s not quite swimsuit season.

United passenger gets ‘very angry’ when denied extra peanuts on flight
The irate passengers told crew he could have all the snacks he wanted.

American Airlines passenger screams at crew after flight is delayed 12 hours
A video of the passenger’s meltdown is going viral.

How to get an airline seat you can actually fit into
Airline seats keep shrinking.

Cruise lines hit bumpy waters with Cuban cruise approvals
Companies are backtracking on planned trips to the Caribbean nation.

Maryland company sets Guinness World Record for ‘largest human mattress dominoes’
You’ll really fall for this story.

French cruise line approved to sail Americans to Cuba next year
Ponant is the second cruise line to receive permission from the Cuban government.

Southwest Airlines flight diverted to Kansas airport
A Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Dallas to Kansas City, Missouri, has been diverted to a Kansas airport after cabin pressure dropped.

Burj Khalifa builder plans even taller viewing tower
The world’s tallest building may have steep competition.

Iceland unveils world’s first $1 million music festival ticket
Coachella is for amateurs.

Flight lands safely after bird strike at Florida airport
Officials say an American Airlines flight landed safely in the Florida Keys after a bird strike.

How to plan the ultimate national park adventure with kids
Extreme outdoor adventures aren’t just for adults.

Hotel guests get cranky quickly without Wi-Fi access, says study
Most hotel guests can’t even wait 10 minutes to get online.

Passengers suing Spirit Airlines over inflight boom box brawl
The plaintiffs are being represented by Gloria Allred.

New York City travel agent allegedly scammed Muslims out of $350K
The Brooklyn-based agent has been accused of selling fake vacation packages.

Senate won’t stop airlines from shrinking seat sizes
The Senate refused Thursday to come to the aid of airline passengers squeezed by the ever-shrinking size of their seats.

Crowds flock to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening at Universal Studios Hollywood
A big crowd has turned out at Universal Studios Hollywood for the opening of its new Harry Potter-themed attraction.

Motel owner secretly watched guests have sex for 29 years
For 29 years, motel owner Gerald Foos watched hundreds, perhaps thousands, of guests having sex.

Alligator wrangler building lagoon where you can swim with 10-foot reptiles
This adventure is a snap.

Fliers beware: new airfare rule could lead to costly mistake
Three carriers are making major policy changes that could affect your wallet.

Poo museum is now open on British island
There’s a museum for just about anything these days.

United fires attendant who deployed emergency slide in Texas
United Airlines says it has fired a flight attendant who deployed an emergency evacuation slide at an airport in Houston.

Schumer: US can do more to protect airport ‘soft targets’
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says baggage claims, check-in lines and other vulnerable spots in airports need greater security to prevent terrorists looking to attack so-called “soft target” areas.

United Airlines fires attendant who deployed emergency slide in Texas
No one was hurt during the incident.

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign bad for hotel business, says survey
The businessman’s campaign has undoubtedly impacted his image among travelers.

Health inspectors find cockroaches, ‘potentially hazardous’ food aboard two luxury cruise ships
The report raises questions about sanitation on large liners.

United Airlines flight attendant deploys slide in Houston
United Airlines says a flight attendant deliberately deployed the emergency evacuation slide after a flight from Sacramento, California, landed at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Be virtually cremated in Chinese death simulator
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to die?

Dating website to open secret island resort for married would-be cheaters
Married people will soon be able to travel to a special island where they are guaranteed privacy as they cheat.

2 ex-baggage handlers charged with drug trafficking at LAX
Federal agents arrested two former baggage handlers Monday on suspicion of trafficking several pounds of cocaine through Los Angeles International Airport, the second time in weeks that airline or airport employees have been accused of smuggling drugs there.

Darth Vader, Kylo Ren come to life in Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ stage show
Disney is bringing characters from a galaxy far, far away a little bit closer.

8 tips for getting the most out of your smartphone on a cruise ship
Cruise ships are catching up with new technologies

The most beautiful places in Texas
The Lone Star State is lovely.

Atlanta defends title as world’s busiest airport
But Dubai has overtaken Heathrow.

Man bitten by violent passenger on British Airways flight
Think twice before assisting flight crew in an emergency.

Air France crew allowed to refuse to work on route to Iran
Female flight attendants on Air France may refuse to work the company’s new route to Iran, for which they must wear a headscarf.