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Crew members' videos let cruising fans get behind the scenes of what life is really like on board. (Spoiler: It's not as glamorous as you might think.)

A writer returns to his native Australian island, where seeing the aurora takes more work than in the north, home of mass-market lights tourism. But the awe is the same.

Experts advise starting conversations about safety about a week before a journey, taking a family photo at the start of each day, and labeling bags and clothes.

The island, a Portuguese territory, is only 35 miles long, but its mountains are laced with scenic trails, tumbling cascades and inviting villages.

Small towns and agricultural regions that have long been neglected are regenerating themselves through tourism.

The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane "experienced a flight control issue" on Thursday. More than 15 people were taken to hospitals after it was diverted to Florida, officials said.

Insufficient numbers of air traffic controllers, a byproduct of the government shutdown, were affecting travel hubs across the country.

Sometimes even your most valiant efforts aren't enough to get you to the gate on time. Here are some ways to get your trip back on track.

A Texas woman stranded in Jamaica with her family described what it was like to experience the catastrophic storm while sheltering at a Sandals resort.

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