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Is staying at a Universal Orlando hotel worth it?

If it seems like insect encounters with travelers are on the rise, it's because they are. Climate change is making it easier for bugs to multiply. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 

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Fri Aug 23 2024

 
Insects on Vacation

If it seems like insect encounters with travelers are on the rise, it's because they are. Climate change is making it easier for bugs to multiply.

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Universal's Aventura Hotel and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort can be seen in the skyline from Loews Royal Pacific Resort.
 

Why you may want to splurge on a hotel at Universal Orlando

You don't have to spend a lot of money to stay on property at Universal Orlando Resort, but here's why you may want to anyway.

Best fall foliage road trip: Lead Hill to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Route: Arkansas State Highway 7 (179 miles). I'd normally select New England for autumn's most kaleidoscopic colors, but even its most out-of-the-way back roads can be congested during peak periods. Instead, drive along Arkansas' first state-designated scenic byway to Ozark National Forest, which has 42 different species of oak trees, plus hickories, maples, beech and ash, among   others. Such a vast variety of trees results in unimaginable colors painting the region's low river valleys and hillsides. If you get an early enough start, have breakfast or lunch at Cliff House Inn and Restaurant overlooking Arkansas' version of the Grand Canyon, in the town of Jasper.
 

Why the next few months will be a great time to take a trip

Fall is shoulder season for travel, which means deals are available if you have any schedule flexibility.

Iowa: Grab your pitchfork and overalls and put on your best dour expression when you travel to this bucket list destination. The American Gothic House in Eldon, Iowa, is the backdrop to the famous painting by Grant Wood. The home's original owners shared the 504-square-foot home with eight children. There are actually props to use onsite to take your picture in front of the house, so don't worry   about how to pack that pitchfork on a plane (because you can't). The fact that the site is free might make it a struggle to keep your expression grim.
 

Visit the iconic home featured in Grant Wood's 'American Gothic'

Head to Eldon, Iowa, to dress up as the farmer and his daughter at the iconic home from Grant Wood's "American Gothic" painting.

A resting Jetstar Boeing 787 (at right) at Singapore Changi International Airport. Police arrested a Jetstar passenger on Aug. 22, 2024, who opened a commercial plane's emergency exit, walked along a wing, and climbed down a jet engine at the Melbourne Airport.
 

Man arrested after opening plane exit door, walking on wing: Officials

A Jetstar passenger opened an emergency exit, walked along a wing, and then climbed down a jet engine to the tarmac, the Melbourne Airport reported.

Doses of Bavarian Nordic's Imvanex vaccine, used to protect against mpox virus, are pictured at the Edison municipal vaccination centre in Paris, France July 27, 2022.
 

Why travelers shouldn't be (too) worried about mpox yet

Mpox, formerly monkeypox, is on the move after circulating in Africa, but travelers shouldn't be too concerned.

A view from one of the higher points on the UTV tour at new theme park WildSide overlooks Pigeon Forge, Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
 

Need a new thrill? WildSide to debut longest zip line in the country

Pigeon Forge's newest adventure park announced a record-breaking thrill ride. Here's how long and high the Mega Zip will take thrill-seekers.

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Be on your best behavior: FAA refers in-air criminals to FBI

The FAA said it has refered more than 310 inflight incidents to the FBI for criminal investigation since 2021.

Cars make their way in traffic on a Los Angeles freeway on January 25, 2024.
 

Want to avoid traffic Labor Day weekend? Here's when to hit the road.

Labor Day weekend 2024 marks the end of summer. Here's what travelers need to know to avoid traffic.

 

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