ABC News: Travel

Paula Deen Museum in the Works

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:39:54 GMT

Cork, Ireland, already has the butter museum. But Albany, Ga., might soon have the next-best thing: The Paula Deen Museum. The Albany Herald reported that the love-her-or-love-to-hate-her Southern chef’s museum would be housed in her childhood home. The venture has been led by B.J. Fletcher,...

Top 10 Most Popular BBQ Joints

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:26:47 GMT

Foursquare looked at last summer's most popular barbecue joints nationwide and found the most popular establishments based on check-ins. If popularity is any indicator of deliciousness (and that's not always the case), make your plans to visit these 10 spots early.

Hotel Offers 24-Carat Gold iPads

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:36:54 GMT

A hotel that bills itself as the world’s most luxurious is giving guests the ultimate in over-the-top amenities: A 24-carat gold iPad at check in. Dubai’s Burj Al Arab hotel claims to be the first in the world to offer the iPads to guests. No, the iPad...

Photos: Top 11 Places to Kick Off Summer

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:46:25 GMT

Top 11 Places to Kick Off Summer

Meet the Cronut: Croissant-Donut Hybrid Takes Pastry World by Storm

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:19:23 GMT

Meet the cronut, the half-croissant and half-donut hybrid, which is taking New York and the pastry world by storm. “It has the shape of a donut. The dough is very similar to croissant dough,” pastry chef Domnique Ansel explained of his newest creation. “Back in...

Domino's Brazil Tests Smellvision in DVDs

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:27:23 GMT

If you’re traveling in Brazil, pop in a DVD and find yourself crazing pizza, then Domino’s has you right where they want you. Domino’s independent franchisees in the South American country have partnered with an ad agency there to use DVDs embedded with the scent...

Portland, Oregon Things to Do: See This, Skip That

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:37:16 GMT

Portland, Oregon's largest city, is easily one of the most attractive travel destinations in the Northwest. Here, environmentally consciousness reigns supreme, with a healthy bike culture, booming libations scene and varied arts movement drawing steady crowds. And here's more.

Is a Smelly Seatmate or Crying Baby Preferable In-Flight?

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:23:23 GMT

If you had to choose, which would be preferable on a flight: Sitting next to a crying baby or a smelly adult? It’s not a choice anyone wants to make. And it’s probably not up to you anyway: Unless it’s your crying baby or your...

Social Media a New Stress for Moms Seeking Perfection

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:17:52 GMT

Jennifer Bathgate, a mother of three boys, is called “Cake-zilla” by her husband. Bathgate’s elaborate, over-the-top cakes for her sons’ birthdays and celebrations have featured everything from Elmo to Cookie Monster to a soccer ball to a subway train to a “Star Wars” cake featuring...

Army Wife Surprises Husband With 96-Pound Weight Loss on His Return From Afghanistan

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:52 GMT

Misty Shaffer has struggled with weight all her life. When her husband was deployed to Afghanistan for a year, the Leland, N.C., woman decided to use his absence to re-commit herself to losing weight so she could surprise him when he came home. In the...

Photos: Bars to Visit Before You Die

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:42:58 GMT

Top 10 Bucket List Bars

Take a Ride in the Airline Time Machine

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:29:31 GMT

Think of WayBack as something of a website time machine. Google 'WayBack Machine' and click on a world of 240 billion website pages dating back to the Dawn of the Internet. Well, back to 1996, anyway. This non-profit archive showcases a snapshot of publicly accessible web pages for just about any company you can think of, covering as many dates as possible (though dates tend to be more scattered the further back you go). WayBack likes to say it offers more text than the U.S. Library of Congress which boasts 35 million books.

Summer Travel Discounts for Teachers at B&Bs

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:51 GMT

No more students, no more books . . . just lots of discounts for teachers at bed and breakfasts across the country this summer, thanks to a new program from BedandBreakfast.com. Often overworked and most definitely underpaid, many teachers are lucky enough to have the...

Do You Have Poor Air Travel Etiquette?

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:51:37 GMT

Who does get the middle armrests anyway? Should you say something to a fellow passenger who ignores crew instructions? What do you say to the person who reclines his seat into your lap?

Legit Ways to Get a VIP Amusement Park Experience

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:13:24 GMT

With help from the folks at IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions), we found great VIP upgrades at all America's favorite parks…available for an upfront fee, and guaranteed not to land you on a front-page expose.

College Ball Team Rescues Seizing Toddler

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:06:50 GMT

A college baseball team in Pennsylvania is being hailed as heroes for batting up to save the life of a 22-month-old boy. The Millersville University baseball team had just arrived in Johnstown, Pa., for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Tournament around 12:30 a.m., on May...

Airport Wheelchair Abuse Hits Disabled

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:26:03 GMT

Coming off the heels of report that the uber-wealthy hire disabled tour guides to cut the lines at a famous Florida theme park comes another story about able-bodied people gaming a system set up for people with limited mobility.

Photos: Life-Sized Barbie Dreamhouse Opens

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:17:25 GMT

Life-Sized Barbie Dreamhouse Opens in Berlin

Fire Chief Under Fire for Using Fire Engine as a Prom Limousine

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:23:49 GMT

While most high school students roll up to their senior prom in a nice car or, even better, a chauffeured limousine, Dustin Sanner made his grand entrance at the Yough High School prom in a fire engine. Now his father, Craig Sanner, the fire department...

American Retirees Find Paradise in Ecuador

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:37:57 GMT

Ecuador, nestled in the Andes Mountains, seems to be a kind of paradise that has lured thousands of Americans away from home.

'Wonder Years' Star Danica McKellar On Why She Breastfed Until Son Was 2 ½

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:16:49 GMT

American boys had a crush on Danica McKellar when she played Winnie Cooper on the 1980s hit show, “The Wonder Years.” McKellar is all grown up now and she’s a mother with strong views on parenting. Some may deem those views unconventional. McKellar is a...

'Worst' Airline Passengers Ever?

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:05:18 GMT

What is it about air travel that makes people act a fool? Is it the confined space? The too-small seats? The person in the seat next to you who insists on hogging the armrest? Whatever drives you crazy on an airplane, hopefully it hasn't drove you over the edge. Unlike the following five people who may just be the worst airline passengers ever.

Burger King Challenges McDonald's McRib

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:31:18 GMT

Burger King has thrown down the gauntlet in the fast-food wars, announcing a competitor to the McRib sandwich beloved by McDonald’s customers. The 59-year-old Burger King chain’s 2013 summer menu, unveiled today, includes a new, limited-time BBQ Rib sandwich, featuring a boneless rib patty,...

6 Under-the-Radar Summer Vacation Destinations

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:50:43 GMT

If you're just starting to think about summer vacation plans, read on. While the tried-and-true beaches of the East and West Coasts are no doubt wonderful, there's a few destinations worth checking out that may not be on your radar . . . yet.

Despite Gripes, Airline Satisfaction Up in 7 Areas

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:54:36 GMT

A new study shows that for all the griping we do about the airlines, we haven't been this happy with the industry in seven years.JD Power and Associates today released its 2013 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. It shows airline satisfaction among consumers is at its highest levels since 2013.