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Today's visionaries are letting their imaginations run wild as they plan the cities of the future—even if some of their current projects have been scuppered by the recession.
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These offbeat theme parks make you strap on gas masks, escape crocodiles, and operate vibrators. Mickey, I don't think we're in Orlando anymore.
On your next trip, you could be checking into a wine cask, a salvaged 727 airplane, or a room where the furniture defies the law of gravity.
For one week this May, America's first TV family will be spending more than just their mornings together. Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker and Ann Curry will pack their bags and head to some of America's most beautiful destinations. “TODAY Takes a Vacation,” a five-day series, begins Monday, May 4.
It appears to float above a city of soldiers, looming over the sandy firing ranges and drop zones of Fort Bragg unlike any other building in downtown Fayetteville.
Tokyo crowned gourmet capital of the worldThe Epicurean king who oversees the Michelin Guide fears he may be banished from France. His shocking crime? Awarding Tokyo the new gastronomic capital of the world.
Yoga brings cultural immersion, self-knowledgeSeeking an escape that would shake her out of her routine and memories beyond souvenirs and digital photos, Ilana D. Arazie went to India with a New York yoga center.
Eat, shop, explore Chicago's ethnic 'hoodsFrom Greektown to Chinatown, from the Polish Triangle to Pakistani restaurants on Devon Avenue, Chicago has a wealth of diverse ethnic neighborhoods to explore.
Top 10 cities to party the night awayLooking to tread terrain still untouched by foreign stag expeditions? Want to unwind in luxury or drink up the sun? Lonely Planet lists the world's top 10 party cities.
Brits say no to foreign language on holidayBritons love to travel to exotic destinations, but don't expect them to speak the local lingo, a new study reveals.
Deadwood marks 20 years of legal gamblingLegalized gambling began in Deadwood on Nov. 1, 1989, when an actor portraying Wild Bill Hickok, accompanied by a woman portraying Calamity Jane, shot a revolver into the air.
World's most unique places to visitSome travelers are trading beach vacations for unforgettable experiences in faraway lands like Bhutan, Socotra, and beyond.
Explore Tuscan treats, Pisa and LuccaMost visitors to this corner of Italy blitz the tipsy tower, snap some photos, and leave. But they're missing out. Straying from the tourist zone will reward you.
In Queretaro, a rich and colorful past and presentA colorful past rich in Mexican history (Intrigue! Revolt!) is just part of the charm of this now-mellow colonial city
TV tours a big attraction for N.Y. touristsClimbing the Statue of Liberty or catching the view from the Empire State Building are still top New York attractions but tourists are also scrambling to see where their favorite TV shows are filmed.
Which Hawaii is right for you?Here's a snapshot of defining experiences on the Big Island, Maui, Kauai and Oahu: majestic landscapes, traditional dances and dishes, and beaches for every water sport.
New Zealand is more than adventure tourismWhile Kiwis are known for adventure tourism - including skydiving, bungee jumping, gliding and Zorbing - perhaps the most enriching part of visiting is the cultural aspect.
10 Chinese etiquette tipsHow to bargain, when to smile, who to serve first at a banquet, and other ways to fit in with locals, according to the Chais.
Canada's top attractionsSee how Quebec City, the Bay of Fundy, the CN Tower and more fared on our list of the 25 most-visited tourist spots in the North.
Land of bridges, bandits and bullfightsAndalucia's hill towns - a charm bracelet of cute villages perched in the sierras - offer a taste of wonderfully untouched Spanish culture.
Lonely Planet releases 'Best in Travel 2010' listNext year, it may be worth a visit to El Salvador, Lake Baikal or Cork, with these destinations featuring in a new Lonely Planet travel guide for the top places to go to in 2010.
Twilight-themed restaurant for Wash. townA new restaurant set to open next year in Washington state will be called Volterra after a city in the popular Twilight vampire novels, which are set in the town of Forks.
America's favorite citiesWhat city do you think of when you think great coffee shops? Where do travelers go for a wild weekend? What if you're in search of the perfect winter getaway? The results are in.
America's most attractive peopleIt's no secret that beautiful people flock together, move in the same fabulous circles, frequent the same hot spots - and even live in the same cities. Find out where the hotties reside.
Japanese man moves into Mexico airportHiroshi Nohara is on a layover at the Mexico City airport. It has lasted almost three months, and he has no plans to leave.
Explore Savannah's squares, parks and homesIn a remarkable feat of preservation, 22 of Savannah, Ga.'s original 24 squares are still in existence, and one more is currently being restored.
Who visits America mostUnsurprisingly, inbound tourism to the U.S. in the first half of 2009 has undergone a steep decline. On the plus side, there are glimmers of a rise in tourism as of October 2009.
Tips for healthy, happy travelsDon't let the fear of getting sick paralyze your travels. Tips on how to combat jet-lag, avoid getting sick, and more.
Sail the seas of Southeast AsiaUntil recently, luxury yachting and exclusive high-end regattas were rarely considered a pastime, much less an investment opportunity, in Southeast Asia. The Gulf of Thailand was known for its colorful sea gypsies; the Andaman Sea, for its pirates.
Uncle Remus museum still grapples with raceThe great-great-great grandson of author Joel Chandler Harris has embraced social media Web sites and has brought The Wren's Nest back from the brink of failure in just three years.
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