The hotel room of the future will listen to you- and talk back

UK–based designer Andy Waugh plans to break all the molds (and records) with his recently unveiled 427-foot Epiphany superyacht concept.

World’s largest indoor theme park set to open in Dubai this month
The desert Oasis promises larger than life thrills.

Some vacation spots quietly benefit as travelers avoid Zika
Sun seekers are desperately scrambling for a Zika-free vacation.

Gunmaker Kalashnikov opens shop selling replica AK-47s at Moscow airport
Many are outraged that the iconic gun manufacturer is allowed to sell life-size machine gun replicas to passengers.

Air New Zealand launches investigation after photos of staff with blow-up dolls surface online
The airline has reportedly fired at least two crew members.

Is this Atlantic City casino cursed?
It usually takes decades for casinos there to go out of business. Revel managed the feat in just two years.

Best man turns bachelor party into major money-making scam
Before Dino Carter even proposed to his girlfriend, he asked Martyn Galvin to be the best man at his wedding.

Yellowstone businesses suffering after officials close popular fishing river
The ban includes all river-based activities including fishing and rafting.

Pilot suspended for allegedly being drunk before flight
Crew members noticed that the SriLankan Airlines pilot appeared to be intoxicated when he arrived at the airport.

South Carolina’s Jekyll Island posts more alligator warning signs
The popular tourist spot wants visitors know they shouldn’t feed the gators.

Man dies in apparent drowning at Wild Waves water park
Witnesses say theme park lifeguards did not act quickly enough to save the park guest.

World’s longest, highest glass bottom bridge opens over China’s Zhangjiajie Canyon
Whatever you do, don’t look down.

Are travelers losing the hotel booking wars?
Online travel agencies and hotels are waging battle over your vacation budget. But who’s winning?

Zika virus sparks concern among Florida tourism industry officials
The Zika virus could deal a terrible blow to the more than 1.2 million people in Florida’s $82 billion tourism industry.

Couple’s Victorian ‘costumes’ get them booted from garden
She favors frilly frocks and corsets, while he opts for plaid waistcoats accented with a gold chain.

Shirtless taekwondo champion sparks surge in travel searches to Tonga
Social media erupted when Taufatofua marched into the stadium wearing nothing but a ngatu.

Air Canada passenger detained after allegedly assaulting female flier
On Thursday, Air Canada confirmed to CTV News that a passenger on AC151 “became unruly” on a flight from Toronto to Vancouver.

How to avoid the worst hotel room
Don’t book a bad room.

Disney files patent that could make ‘Star Wars’ lightsabers a reality
Calling all Jedi. Your dreams are about to come true.

Baby girl born mid-flight gets 1M airline miles as birthday gift
Her mother started going into labor halfway between Dubai and Manila.

Niagara Falls latest natural wonder to add zip line
The booming popularity of commercial zip lines over the past five years — there are at least 200 in the United States alone — means more people are experiencing nature in a way that would make Thoreau dizzy.

The most unfriendly cities in the US
Is your city friendly or unfriendly?

Lawmakers press airlines on state of IT systems, recourse policies
These U.S. Senators say consumers deserve more from carriers.

Authorities investigating after 6 children shocked on amusement park ride
The Scrambler at Ocean Beach Park in New London, Conn. has been shut down indefinitely following the incident.

For the cheapest flights, fly hungry and tired
Flying at inconvenient times or odd hours could save you hundreds.

Airfare will get much cheaper this fall, says study
Grab your leaf-peeping and beach bucket lists: Flights are going to get cheaper this fall, according to a study from airfare prediction app Hopper.

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights gets more terrifying with ‘American Horror Story’ reboot
Too terrifying for tots?

Power outage at JFK disrupts same terminal in gunfire scare
A power outage has been reported at Kennedy Airport in the same terminal where a false report of gunfire caused a panicked evacuation two days ago.

Woman banned from Virgin Airlines for life for violent, drunk behavior
Airlines may be taking drunken passenger behavior more seriously now.

Chinese tourist falls off cruise ship, survives 38 hours adrift at sea
The 31-year-old reportedly survived the incident with only minor injuries.

Japan getting even more robot hotels
Japan seems intent on cornering the market of robot hotels.

Travelers share hilarious hotel fails
Now, we all know that not everyone is perfect.

Indonesian booze ban could hurt tourist hot spot Bali
The radical measure could have a major impact on foreign arrivals.

Venice mayor threatens jail time for misbehaving tourists after drunk man jumps off bridge
It’s illegal to jump in Venice’s historic canals, and now the mayor wants to make sure tourists pay.

Police: Reports of shots fired at JFK airport unfounded
Reports of shots fired at New York’s John F.

Tour this haunted lighthouse for a good cause
This beautiful lighthouse has gruesome history.

2 terminals at JFK airport resume operations after gun scare
Two terminals at Kennedy Airport resumed normal operations Monday morning after reports of shots fired prompted evacuations and grounded and diverted flights.

Coast Guard investigating cruise ship crash in Boston Harbor
No injuries were reported at the scene.

Stone Brewing eyes beer-themed hotel in California
A fresh craft beer at check-in? This is our kindof hotel.

Disney’s first Latin American princess, Elena of Avalor, makes her park debut
The animated series “Elena of Avalor” debuted earlier this summer.

How one woman traveled the world for just $200
Through the age-old art of hitchhiking.

24 people injured when Sacramento-bound flight encounters turbulence
At least 24 people, including 22 passengers and two crew members, were injured after a Sacramento-bound flight from Boston hit heavy turbulence.

8 of the cheapest fall flight deals on Southwest
Looking for a warm weather getaway? Southwest is offering one way flights for less than $150 to some of the world’s best balmy destinations.

Airbnb host says guest caused $10K in damage after shooting porn in home
Airbnb says it will reimburse the host for the damage her guest caused.

Luxury hotel near Graceland set to open in October