Girlfriends' Getaways a Booming Trend in U.S.

Seeded on Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:06 AM EDT (AOL)

NEW YORK (AP) - Girlfriends' getaways - where women travel with other women and leave the menfolk home - are booming in the United States. And the phenomenon is not just about bachelorette parties or 20-somethings on spring break.

travel, women-travel, girlfriend-getaway

2,008 Nudists to Pack Soccer Field for Euro 2008 Tournament 'Art'

Seeded on Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:02 AM EDT (AOL)

New York contemporary artist Spencer Tunick has gained notoriety worldwide for photographing thousands of people in the nude. Now he's planning to pack a Vienna soccer stadium with 2,008 naked fans in the run-up to the Euro 2008 tournament.

travel, new-york, nude-photography, euro-2008-tournament

Airport Freebies: How to Get Them

Seeded on Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:17 AM EDT (AOL)

It's getting tough out there. Airlines continue to cut back on services while piling on fuel surcharges and fees for amenities that were once complimentary.

travel, airports, saving-at-airports, airport-tips

Budget Hotels Going More Upscale

Seeded on Thu Apr 3, 2008 3:48 PM EDT (AOL)

More chic than cheap. That might be the new motto of Motel 6, which aims to redefine what it means to stay in an inexpensive roadside motel. Think flat-screen TVs, granite bathroom countertops and other amenities not commonly associated with budget chains.

travel, hotels, hotel-deals, budget-hotels

Air Delays Worse in February

Seeded on Thu Apr 3, 2008 3:44 PM EDT (AOL)

Nearly a third of domestic flights failed to arrive on time in February, continuing a period of historically poor performance for an industry plagued with safety concerns and pinched by fuel costs.

travel, flights, airline-delays

Closed Airlines Mean Higher Hawaii Fares

Seeded on Thu Apr 3, 2008 3:39 PM EDT (AOL)

The abrupt shutdowns of ATA Airlines and Aloha Airlines won't keep travelers off Hawaii's shores altogether, but they could make an already expensive vacation destination even pricier and potentially put the leis and luaus out of reach for many.

travel, flights, airlines, hawaii

Many Pilots Allowed to Fly Armed

Seeded on Thu Apr 3, 2008 3:31 PM EDT (AOL)

More than one in 10 of the nation's airline pilots are cleared to carry a handgun while flying, and the number will continue to grow, according to a Transportation Security Administration projection.

travel, airlines, airline-security

Some Spring Breakers Staying Domestic

Seeded on Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:59 AM EDT (AOL)

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) - Michigan State senior Paul Bonenberger avoided temptation during this island's season for wild spring break partying by leaving his passport at home.

travel, spring-break