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In this July 22, 2019 photo, Grace Capati looks at a UFO display outside of the Little A’Le’Inn, in Rachel, Nev., the closest town to Area 51. The U.S. Air Force has warned people against participating in an internet joke suggesting a large crowd of people “storm Area 51,” the top-secret Cold War test site in the Nevada desert.

Rural Nevada not equipped for big ‘storm Area 51’ turnout

In this July 22, 2019 photo, Grace Capati looks at a UFO display outside of the Little A’Le’Inn, in Rachel, Nev., the closest town to Area 51. The U.S. Air Force has warned people against participating in an internet joke suggesting a large crowd of people “storm Area 51,” the top-secret Cold War test site in the Nevada desert.

July 30, 2019, 10:26am Life

At first, the co-owner of the quirky alien-themed motel down a Nevada highway from the mysterious Area 51 site didn’t take a posting for a prank Facebook event too seriously. Read story

A family walks down Bourbon Street in New Orleans at dusk.

Five travel ideas with food for thought

A family walks down Bourbon Street in New Orleans at dusk.

July 28, 2019, 6:00am Life

Add a mouthwatering twist to your cultural exploration. Here are five culinary adventures to consider: Read story

This photo taken on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 shows a view of the restaurant inside Moscow’s iconic Metropol Hotel in Moscow, Russia. The Metropol, across the street from the Bolshoi Theater and 500 meters from Red Square, became a favorite with world leaders and celebrities. In 2009, U.S. President Barak Obama also gave a speech at the hotel.

Metropol shows off elegance

This photo taken on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 shows a view of the restaurant inside Moscow’s iconic Metropol Hotel in Moscow, Russia. The Metropol, across the street from the Bolshoi Theater and 500 meters from Red Square, became a favorite with world leaders and celebrities. In 2009, U.S. President Barak Obama also gave a speech at the hotel.

July 28, 2019, 6:00am Life

In 1991, as the Soviet Union collapsed around him, Alexander Mishakov, 24, was summoned to a place that was off-limits to most citizens — the Metropol Hotel. Read story

Is cruising safe? Usually, but beware of what can go awry

July 21, 2019, 6:05am Life

The cruise industry has given itself one black eye after another over the past few months — from a ship that floated adrift in a storm off Norway, to one that ran up on a dock in Venice, to the mechanical failure that left thousands of vacationers stranded in Barcelona. Read story

Island H2O Live water park is pictured at Margaritaville Resort in Kissimmee, Fla., on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (Stephen M.

Margaritaville’s water park makes a splash

Island H2O Live water park is pictured at Margaritaville Resort in Kissimmee, Fla., on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (Stephen M.

July 21, 2019, 6:02am Life

Margaritaville’s new water park uses tech in new ways. Island H20 Live embraces what the youth market wants: social media options. Read story

Where to celebrate Apollo 11 anniversary this summer

July 14, 2019, 1:00pm Life

It was a monumental achievement that enthralled people around the world: On July 20, 1969, astronauts walked on the moon. Read story

FILE - In this May 1, 2013, file photo, people visit the the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. A new immersive film showing at the Circle Room explains the history of the Grand Ole Opry while showing video clips of over 100 different artists on stage. The 14-minute film is hosted by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.

Grand Ole Opry tours updated with immersive film

FILE - In this May 1, 2013, file photo, people visit the the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. A new immersive film showing at the Circle Room explains the history of the Grand Ole Opry while showing video clips of over 100 different artists on stage. The 14-minute film is hosted by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.

July 14, 2019, 1:00pm Life

The backstage of the Grand Ole Opry, a radio staple since 1925, is a place where you might run into your favorite country star, drop a letter in a singer’s mailbox or take a peek inside a dressing room where an impromptu jam session is happening. Read story

Best-kept air travel secret is Mobile Passport app

July 14, 2019, 1:00pm Life

After a long-haul flight home from abroad, it is soul-crushing to see a long, snaking line to get through customs when you land at an American airport. If you’re lucky, maybe it moves quickly. If you’re smart, you have Mobile Passport downloaded on your phone. Read story

In this July 2 file photo, a surfer walks out of the water after riding waves at dusk at Scripps Beach in San Diego. With hotel and airline loyalty programs, you can take the sting out of this year’s travel costs by leveraging those expenditures to pay for next year’s trip.

How a vacation in 2019 can pay for one in 2020

In this July 2 file photo, a surfer walks out of the water after riding waves at dusk at Scripps Beach in San Diego. With hotel and airline loyalty programs, you can take the sting out of this year’s travel costs by leveraging those expenditures to pay for next year’s trip.

July 14, 2019, 6:00am Life

If you’re gearing up for summer vacation, you might be wincing at the cost. Plane tickets, hotels, rental cars, meals and activities can turn any getaway into a financial burden. But what if this year’s vacation could pay for next year’s, or at least cover a good chunk of it? Read story

This June 9, 2019 photo shows Chieko Asakawa using the airport wayfinding app that she and her team at Carnegie Mellon University to navigate through Pittsburgh International Airside terminal in Imperial, Pa. before boarding a flight to Japan. (AP Photo/Gene J.

Flying blind: Apps help visually impaired navigate airport

This June 9, 2019 photo shows Chieko Asakawa using the airport wayfinding app that she and her team at Carnegie Mellon University to navigate through Pittsburgh International Airside terminal in Imperial, Pa. before boarding a flight to Japan. (AP Photo/Gene J.

July 8, 2019, 4:30pm Nation & World

Navigating airports can be tricky. They’re loud, crowded and not always laid out intuitively. They’re even more challenging for visually impaired people. Read story