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Erupting Alaska volcano spews ash, disrupts air travel

Viking Cruises will begin ocean cruises on Viking Star in 2015

Graphic: Airline mergers

Thin snowpack, dry conditions bring early fire season to Yosemite

American Airlines allows fliers who pack lightly to board early

News to use

Global Entry: Help may be at hand for those who wait to get OK'd

World watch

East Coast: Meet the people behind NPR, PBS broadcasts

Groups organize hikes for all ages and ability

Travel Troubleshooter

The dangers of dynamic currency conversion

Help, my car rental company is charging me for a burnt clutch

Air travelers brace for another summer of fees

No hope for an airline ticket refund — or is there?

Ed Perkins on Travel

Getting the best rental car prices

Seniors on the Go: Beware: Hotel gotchas

Seniors on the Go: The change-fee gouge: Worse than you thought

Frequent flyer seats: Big differences among lines

Travel Gear & Apps

Pillowcase with a hood

Pillowcase with a hood

This is a pillowcase with a hood fastened in the middle and a pocket for your iPod or mp3 player.

Gear: The Yo Lamp shines a light where you want it

The Yo Lamp shines a light where you want it

The Yo Lamp is a little battery-powered task light with a flexible 18-inch arm that winds out of and back into a yo yo-like 3.5-inch-...

Dressing for the journey

Dressing for the journey

A zip pocket is like a luxury hotel when you're traveling. If just one garment you're wearing has one, you can check in your ID, credit card...

Search for flights verbally

Search for flights verbally

These travel apps are for flights, group blogging and finding a doctor.

Jittery filmmakers rejoice

Jittery filmmakers rejoice

This is a lightweight hand-held camera-stabilization device that allows users to create smooth, stable videos while on the move with their...

Celebrity Travel

Go away with Gary Player

Go away with Gary Player

Before he turned 30, golf legend Gary Player became the third person to win the Grand Slam. In 1974, after winning 165 tournaments, Player...

Spotlight on Hawaii

Hawaii's Fireknife Championship: Hot, hot, hot

Hawaii's Fireknife Championship: Hot, hot, hot

Demonstrating amazing hand-eye coordination and acrobatic skill, the reigning champion reclaimed his title Saturday at the World Fireknife...

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Family Vacations

Getting into stormtrooper gear at Disney's Star Wars Weekends

Getting into stormtrooper gear at Disney's Star Wars Weekends

Guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios can have their likenesses transformed into a stormtrooper figurine during this year's edition of Star...

Taking the Kids

Taking the Kids: Heading to see what's new at theme parks

Taking the Kids: Heading to see what's new at theme parks

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American Travel

Las Vegas: Tour gives a sprinkling of history and adventure

Las Vegas: Tour gives a sprinkling of history and adventure

International Travel

Britain: Horror attraction combines dark ride with haunted maze

Britain: Horror attraction combines dark ride with haunted maze

A unique new haunted attraction opening this summer at a small United Kingdom theme park will combine a walk-through horror maze featuring...