Graceland ready for post-Elvis era
Graceland's new exhibition hall provides a reason to visit Memphis even when the last Elvis fan has gone, or been there already.
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Ferry fleets continue to grow
Ferry service between ports in UK, Ireland and the continent continues to grow, with over a dozen new ships on order.
Hanoi closes 'Train Street' cafes
Hanoi has ordered an end to colorful cafes lining a narrow street with a rail line passing through it, popular with Instagrammers.
British Museum shows world's oldest guidebook
An exhibit on the influence of the Islamic world also includes the world's oldest guidebook, a 1486 work by German traveler and a Dutch artist
Roman ship found with cargo intact
Divers off Mallorca have found a nearly-intact Roman ship with its cargo intact after 1800 years.
Mona Lisa's back, and ready for selfies
The Louvre has returned Mona Lisa to display and has a new plan for giving everyone a (short) moment to view or take a selfie.
Lille may try new monorail system
A new-style solar-powered monorail may get a live trial in northern France.
U.S. river cruising growing fast
The formerly sleepy U.S. river cruise industry has become a significant factor in U.S. tourism.
Cinque Terre 'lovers' lane' to re-open
A famed cliffside path in Italy's Cinque Terre area will be re-opened after repairs that have been delayed for years.
Night train network grows again
Plans for a new night train from Brussels to Vienna highlight the growing demand for overnight trains, only a few years after they seemed doomed to extinction.
Stinking fruit cuts flight short
A cargo of infamously foul-smelling fruit caused a Rouge Air flight to abort its flight and return to Montreal.
New platform aims at LGBTQ travelers
A new platform curates vacation rental listings that welcome LGBTQ travelers
Airbnb now renting animal experiences
The vacation rental company, which has also been booking local experiences, is now also booking animal interactions.
LAX cancels taxi, Uber curbside pickups
A new pickup area for taxis and ride-share services at the airport will make pickups more complicated, but possibly faster.
Norway driver's license: An app for that!
Ready for the next step in digital identity? Norway is now offering an app that lets drivers leave their paper licenses at home.