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Hotels embrace keyless entry
Hotel companies are increasingly incorporating keyless entry into their mobile apps.

Ask the Captain: How did you feel during your first flight?
Pilot John Cox looks back at milestones in his career.

Should the government intervene on travel fees?
The FAIR Fees Act introduced recently raises more questions than it answers.

Caribbean on a budget: How to visit Cancun for less
Though Cancun skews pricey, there are ways to make your dollars go farther.

Hitch a ride down Grand Canyon in 360 degrees
See what it’s like to descend the canyon on muleback.

Made in Alabama: Flavors only found in the Heart of Dixie
Taste the southern home of stew, ‘cue and a special brew.

What’s it like to refuel fighter jets mid-air? A rare up-close look
USA TODAY rides along for a rare up-close look at a fighter jet refueling mission.

Michigan trail offers 200 miles of yard sales this weekend
Head to the Thumb for some bargains if you’re into antiques, second-hand finds.

Can’t-miss spots around Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Best places to see elephants in the wild

Photos: Cruising the Danube with Adventures by Disney

10Best: Sanctuaries to see and support animals
These places offer visitors a chance to observe animals in their natural habitat.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park: 10 spots to explore in the park
Half a million acres is a lot of territory to cover, so let us help guide you.

The South’s standout food and beverage festivals
Southern food capitals from Charleston to Austin, Texas throw filling annual food fetes.

Best places to see elephants in the wild
World Wildlife Fund shares some great places to see these magnificent mammals.

Experience family fun on Disney’s new river cruise
The family vacation giant is getting into river cruising for the first time this summer.

10 American day hikes with incredible scenery
Take in some of America’s most impressive scenery without spending a night on the trail.

Coolest travel products on Kickstarter, August 2016 edition
Here are the five coolest travel products currently on Kickstarter

Mississippi’s southern spin on sushi
Jack’s by the Tracks serves fresh Gulf seafood in po’ boy sandwiches, tacos and sushi.

Cruise ship tours: AmaWaterways’ AmaViola

Railfan fantasy: Riding the new Charger locomotive

Railfan fantasy: Riding nation’s newest locomotive
What’s it like to ride in the newest American-made locomotive? In a word, awesome.

Four essential ingredients for cooking Brazilian
Chef Thiago Silva shares his go-to ingredients for preparing authentic Brazilian dishes.

4 essential ingredients for cooking Brazilian
Chef Thiago Silva shares his go-to ingredients for preparing authentic Brazilian dishes.

In Berlin, innovative art, museums confront tragic past
The art in public and private spaces is often linked to the Third Reich or the Cold War.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park: 10 tips for your visit
816 square miles span across North Carolina and Tennessee in the USA’s most visited park.