Frommer's Top Places: Not just the ones you'd think
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Soda wars take to the sea
Carnival Cruise Lines shifts its beverage business from Coke to Pepsi. With over 5 million customers a year, it's a sizable account
Trains to Scotland gaining riders
Upgraded rail service between England and Scotland is taking market share away from airlines.
New route brings Falklands closer
The penguins and sheep of the Falklands will now be much closer to London with a new direct air service.
Black Rhinos on the move
A troop of rare black rhinos have been moved from South Africa to a new home in Malawi as part of a scheme to protect the endangered species.
Markets flourishing in France
Even in the face of online retail and hypermarkets, France's local markets continue to thrive and grow.
Warning; Courtesy bag check may backfire
When airlines offer to take your carry-ons at the gate, be aware that you may be handing over more than just your bag.
New terminal lifts NOLA airport
After years of criticism of its airport, New Orleans takes a great leap forward with its new terminal that replaces the old.
Sun Country has a new flight plan
Sun Country doesn't want to be a one-note Minneapolis-to-warm-weather airline anymore. It's hoping its several innovations add up to a win.
To the North Pole in a Blimp!
Are you ready for a fantasy flight that includes lunch at the North Pole? You can book now for 2023.
Venice flood: News keeps getting worse
As flooding continues in Venice, the city and its residents face not only a huge cleanup and repair bill but big future losses to its key tourism business.
Missing links: the routes that aren't
New super-long routes seem to pop up every day, but the OAG has a list of possibles that haven't got an airline's attention yet.
It's not Holland, and it has a new logo
The Dutch government has just shelled out €200,000 for a new logo and marketing—and it wants to be called Netherlands, not Holland now.
French MP: 'Let me pee in peace'
A French legislator calls for a ban on illuminated ads over urinals, claiming they are intrusive and bad for the environment.
Lisbon gets OK for its second airport
The long search, first for a location and then for environmental approvals, appears to be ending for Lisbon's plan to build a second airport.