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Take a Digital Tour of America’s Vintage Roadside Stops

Photographer John Margolies spent decades capturing America's roadside attractions. Now all of his photos are free and in one place.

Ok, so this isn't REALLY travel, and I would definitely prefer an actual road trip, because I love road trips, but between road trips-this is fun!

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Japan Airlines' child icon helps passengers avoid seats near children

Japan Airlines has introduced a new feature on its booking system to tell passengers where young children will be seated during their flight.

I think this is GREAT! Years ago I came up with an idea for an "adults only" airline. People were pretty upset with me about it. I understand why it offends some parents, but sorry, many of us do not want to be locked into a plane stuck next to your screaming kid, ESPECIALLY in today's climate which seems to 1. Encourage parents to never discipline their kids & 2. The public/private boundary has been erased almost entirely. This is a move in the correct direction!

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How to Pack a Suitcase: Carry On Packing Tips From Flight Attendants - Thrillist

Flight attendants are basically professional packers. Here are their tips to be a better traveler and carry-on wielder.

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The Best Weekend Trips from Los Angeles | Departures

These are the best quick getaways from Los Angeles, whether you want a weekend at the beach, to hike in the mountains, or visit a new city.

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The 14 Coolest Drive-In Movie Theaters in America | Mental Floss

At the peak of their popularity, America was home to 4000 drive-ins, but that number now hovers around the 355 mark. Here are a few of our personal favorites.

It is pathetic that California, where the drive-in was practically invented, doesn’t have a single entry on this list. We still have a few, but too many of the people here are too shallow to appreciate anything that isn’t the trend of the moment.

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The Essential Vintage Palm Springs Travel Guide 2019

What is so great about Palm Springs, California? So many things, all of the things. One of the best things is the history here. Many celebrities have flocked here since the 20s, because there was a rule. It was the “two-hour rule”, which meant that ce

I can vouch for some of these, and I can also tell you that some of the best actually vintage places are missing from this list.

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What it’s like to take a 35-hour ride on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight train from Los Angeles to Seattle

The Los Angeles-to-Seattle route of the Coast Starlight train traverses three states and 1,377 scenic miles. But it also takes a day and a half. What's it like to be...

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Why Some Airlines Bring Back Classic Paint Jobs Decades After They Vanish From the Skies

Old liveries sometimes give carriers a cool new image

I love this! Especially having flown on many of these airlines. I wish they’d bring back PSA as a real airline!

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British Airways 1960s-styled Boeing 747 flies to New York

Among the usual traffic taking off at London's Heathrow Airport on Tuesday morning was an eye-catching blast from the past -- a retro-painted British Airways Boeing 747.

I definitely want to fly on this plane! Also: BOAC. What does that remind you of?

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Overlooked U.S. Routes That Make for Incredible Road Trips

Up for end of summer road trip? Here are some suggestions to get you started.

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Route 66 – the US road trip favourite – is under threat

There are few journeys as quintessentially American as a road trip along Route 66, but the “main street of America” may be under threat.

Route 66 needs to be preserved. There are far things more American. I did the trip once (excluding Gallup), and it was one of the best experiences of my life. Congress needs to act while there is still something to preserve. We’re quickly losing our architectural heritage across the country. It would be a huge loss for what’s left of Route 66 disappear.

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The Great American Road Trip Is Making a Comeback

And Millennials are partly responsible.

Road trip!

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An old relic of the American road trip is disappearing - Business Insider

After its heyday in the mid-20th century, the traditional mom and pop motel has largely slipped from the public imagination.

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Baby overheated as United Airlines jet sat on tarmac, mom says

Passenger Emily France said her baby became overheated recently on a delayed flight as the aircraft waited on the Denver International Airport tarmac.

United used to be my favorite airline. No longer: I will never fly United again. This article is only one of MANY examples of why. Absent a very serious commitment to repairing their absolutely horrifying customer service: they absolutely deserve to go out of business. We've lost far less atrocious airlines...time for them to go.

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The 50 Best Drive-In Restaurants in the U.S. | Mental Floss

The prime of American drive-ins might be behind us, but there are still plenty of these nostalgic roadside eateries available. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a more specialty meal, drive-ins offer one benefit that most other restaurants simply can't—fries and floats from the comfort of your own vehicle.

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Musician says United Airlines agent 'attacked' her, tried to grab 17th-century violin | Texas | Dallas News

United Airlines is being criticized again after a classical violinist says a gate agent in Houston attempted to wrestle her 17th-century violin...

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Route 66's Best Kitschy Roadside Attractions

After it was replaced by the Interstate System during the 1950s and 60s, Route 66 has now become home to numerous kitschy monuments, hotels, and rest stops that give a glimpse into a bygone era of American history.