Destinations
48 Hours In: Philadelphia May/16/2012
World-class art and tax-free shopping lure Cathy Winston to the city of brotherly love... The Independent

Cannes: Feel the glamour on the Mediterranean's glitziest seaside strip May/16/2012
As the Cannes Film Festival prepares to roll out those red carpets for the A-list, Kate Simon explores the city's illustrious and sun-drenched streets... The Independent

Charlotte vs. Tampa: Charlotte, 'you have arrived,' says former resident May/16/2012
Part of a series of "city smackdowns" pitting rival cities against each other and letting you decide which one's best, we argue for and against Charlotte, NC... CNN

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Tours and Activities
Take a break where the spa's the star May/16/2012
From taking the waters in Bath and Cheltenham to diamond facials, hot tubs and manicures for men, the art of pampering in the UK has come a long way... The Independent

Out on the tiles in Tunis May/16/2012
The finest mosaic museum in the Mediterranean is about to reopen in the Tunisian capital... The Independent

Vegas on Lake Erie? Cleveland gets a casino May/16/2012
Add Ohio to the growing list of states that are allowing casinos... USA Today

Five reasons to dig your skis out of storage May/16/2012
The locals bemoan May, that time when it's too late for "true" skiing and too early for mountain biking. And the majority of tourists have no idea one can ski in May... Globe and Mail

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Cruise
Photo tour: Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Valor May/16/2012
Unveiled in 2004, industry giant Carnival's Carnival Valor is a workhorse of the Caribbean, sailing year-round to the region out of Miami. What's it like to cruise on the 2,974-passenger vessel?... USA Today

New Oceania Cruises ship isn't a carbon copy of sister May/16/2012
At first glance, Oceania Cruises' new ship, Riviera, looks the same as its award-winning, one-year-old sister, Marina. But identical twins, they aren't... USA Today

A wave of extra fees on cruise ships May/16/2012
How to watch your wallet as cruise lines add on charges... Seattle Times

Elderly cruiser kicked off Seabourn ship for skipping drill May/16/2012
In the latest sign of an industry wide crackdown on safety, another cruiser has been kicked off a ship for not attending a safety drill... USA Today

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Transportation
British Airways revamps its in-flight service May/16/2012
Passengers on British Airways will see some major in-flight changes within the next couple of years, a high-ranking executive of the London-based airline told Bloomberg this week.... USA Today

Heathrow could be reduced to "local" airport May/16/2012
Heathrow could be reduced to the status of a "local airport" because of the Government's aviation policy, ministers have been warned... Telegraph (London)

7 Tips for Saving on Rental Cars May/16/2012
As the busy summer car-rental season begins, prices are expected to climb. Here are some tips to keep costs down... New York Times

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Lodging
Tropicana plans $25M renovation May/16/2012
Big changes are in store for gamblers and hotel guests at the Tropicana Casino and Resort as the establishment starts a $25 million renovation project... Yahoo Travel News

Couch surfing a cave in southern Jordan May/16/2012
Al-Bedoul, a Bedouin who was born in the same cave he lives in today, was taken with the idea of "couchsurfing.com", a site which allows a community of travelers to share extra couches or rooms with visitors... CNN

Croatian hotels: four of the best May/16/2012
Francesca Syz chooses four of the best hotels on the Croatian mainland... Telegraph (London)

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Other and Odd
The 10 Best business travel kits May/16/2012
From nifty scales to classy passport covers... The Independent

Uneven economy keeps many travelers grounded, spending less May/16/2012
No, the dreaded "staycation" hasn't made a comeback. But according to three surveys released this week, Americans remain fiscally cautious about their summer travel plans... USA Today

JFK International Airport trains employees to be nice May/16/2012
John F. Kennedy International Airport is teaching some of its employees how to be N.I.C.E... USA Today

Newark Airport security supervisor accused of using dead man's ID May/16/2012
A longtime security supervisor at Newark Liberty International Airport has been arrested on a charge he was using the identity of a New York City man who was murdered 20 years ago... MSN.com

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