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Incidents involving unruly airline passengers have been rising in recent years. In 2017, airlines reported one altercation for every 1,053 flights, up 35 percent from the previous year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Drugs and alcohol play a leading role in many of these incidents. IATA says 27 percent of the cases involved alcohol consumption or some other kind of intoxication. An additional 24  percent were rela

A perfect pathway to paradise, far frontier and jittery, Key West is more eccentric than other keys but also, more fascinating. The seven-square-mile Island feels like a comely tropical harbour, where the moon-flowers are sombre in the nighttime and the Hellenic Caribbean homes are moody and romantic.

True avid voyagers cannot deny the mesmerizing beauty of Key West, but besides just the regular Caribbean-style villas, literary festivals, tropical dining venues, and some expensive art galleries

Every district and even nearly every city of India's vibrant western Rajasthan province has something to offer to every traveler. Sawai Madhopur (pop. 121,100) is an excellent example. Unlike most historic cities, this once was planned back in the mid-18th century, and tucked into the southeastern corner of the state three hours from Jaipur, it's become increasingly popular with travelers due to its proximity to Ranthambore National Park and Ranthambore Fort.

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If Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto (above with 1960s president Salvador Allende) were alive today - well, he'd be 113, but anyway he'd also be plenty bemused by the fact that so many visitors journey to Chile to experience the places he once inhabited and wrote of. This long, skinny country in South America's Southern Cone is packed with amazing attractions - vibrant cities; varied landscapes from Alpine to desert; winelands and

Vacations can provide a number of wonderful experiences, but unfortunately financing travel can be difficult and the average vacation cost can be high. However, getting a travel loan, even with bad credit, is possible. A vacation loan is a personal loan used for travel. Personal loans are unsecured loans that can be used for a number of different reasons, including travel. With these loans, you can borrow up to $40,000 with an interest rate of five to 36 percent. Personal loans can be offered in

Article & photos by Tripatini member Anthony Toole

More than 100 million years ago, the area now occupied by the North Antrim coast was covered by a warm sea. Over countless millennia, the shells and bones of dead sea creatures piled up on the ocean floor to form sediments that slowly hardened into chalk and limestone.

From 60 million years ago, a long period of volcanic activity added beds of igneous conglomerates, and into these were intruded the lavas that cooled into hard dolerite and black

It was a rainy winter at our home on the Oregon coast, so we decided to hunt for some sun and sand on the west coast of Mexico. There’s a lot of ways to get to the famous Mexican Riviera. We decided on a Princess cruise, and we are so glad we did. Our cruise consisted of ten wonderful days of relaxation – first aboard the Grand Princess and then in the warm sun of four exciting south of the border ports – Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, Manzanillo, and Cabo San Lucas.

Our cruise departed from San Fra

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Just a half-hour ferry ride from Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar lies another exotically different world. The Kingdom of Morocco is a true cultural, culinary, and eco treasure trove, from Imperial Cities like Marrakesh, Fez, Meknes, and Rabat to huge, dynamic Casablanca to funky, historic ports such as Tangier and Essaouira. And for the even more adventurous, expeditions into Morocco's hinterlands unlock what you might call the deep essence" of this an

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If you hate to plan, your last family vacation probably was filled with chaos. I know a thing or two about that.

Here's a memorable scene: It's New Year's Day. I've just boarded a flight from Phoenix to Denver with three kids. Everyone's a little nervous because we have no place to stay in Colorado and nothing to do while we're there. I've just downloaded the Airbnb app on my phone and am frantically searching for places with the help of a travel

Arizona is a state that fits into a lot of categories, with outstanding natural beauty, delicious food, and a thriving art scene, amongst other things - so it truly has something for everyone. We want to show you what places in the Copper State will appeal to you most, no matter who you are or what you love to do.

(But first, here’s a quick packing list: Loose, comfortable clothing and walking shoes; sunscreen; a reusable water bottle (in this desert climate, you'll need to hydrate more than you

India's biggest city - pop. 12.4 million, metro area 21.3 million - Mumbai (Bombay) is the bustling capital city of Maharashtra and a favorite destination for history lovers and movie buffs (hooray for Bollywood!). Visitors will be spoilt for choices in exploring its heritage architecture (especially grandiose examples from the British Raj), monuments and sites both colonial and precolonial, museums, beaches, and much more. The city is a year-round destination and flooded with visitors throughou

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Iceland’s capital sees plenty of visitors wanting to see the country’s distinctive natural beauty, coming from all corners of the world come to see its geothermal landscape showcasing magnificent landscape shaped by the roaring volcano that is still very much alive to this day. With beautiful blue glaciers to breathtaking mountain ranges, Iceland is the perfect getaway for those who love the outdoors.

Reykjavik is the country’s gateway to its rugged interior with a growing tou

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There's no other Caribbean island that's quite the total package like Cuba, with not just enticing beaches and verdant landscapes but history, culture, and friendly people. And though many visitors don't get beyond splendid capital Havana and the equally splendid beaches of Varadero and Cayo Coco, there are also dozens of handsome cities waiting to be discovered. I wrote in this blog about second city Santiago de Cuba some time back, and now it's time to give

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Dubai is absolutely extraordinary, bursting at its seams with an amazing assortment of attractions that allure all types of visitors every year irrespective of age. From amazing themed amusement, integrated parks to fantastic desert safari adventures, there are many options for family holidaymakers to choose from. Whether you and your family are on a short stopover or week long break, Dubai has plenty of ways to keep both grownups and kids occupied in amazing experiences.  If you are in Dubai ri

Do you hear it? It's the “call of the wild,” just beckoning to be explored, and it's about as exotic as you can get without a passport. I am talking about the great state of Alaska, and while most of the bucket-list destinations I feature on my luxury lifestyle show Travel Time with Linda are outside the United States; I made the exception for America’s “last frontier,” and have no regrets.

 

While filming our Adventure Alaska episode, I showcased some of the most epic, “going to

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Recently I chose South Korea's capital (pop. 10 million, metro area nearly 26 million) for a vacation because of its mix of modernity with traditional - skycrapers and a dynamic urban scene on the one hand, sacred Buddhists temples, stunning palaces, and traditional neighborhoods on the other - all connected by a superb subway systems I suggest travelers visit Seoul in between the months of March to May when it is spring season. These are five of the favorite places I v

Santorini is a Greek archipelago nestled amidst the southern Aegean Sea. Its splendid natural beauty makes it one of the best holiday destinations in Greece. Whitewashed buildings atop the main island take its allure to unparalleled heights. Besides simply soaking in the whitewashed ambience of its villages, here are five other must-do things while on vacation here.

Visit Kamari Beach

This long, black-sand beach spans around five kilometers - the longest uninterrupted stretch of shore on Santorin