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AUSTIN, Texas—Austin is the capital of Texas, but it brands itself as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” And for good reason: On any given...

Art classes at Nova Scotia resort provide libations for inspiration

WHITE POINT, N.S.—Pairing wine with food is challenging enough. But artists offering painting classes for beginners at White Point Beach Resort on Nova Scotia’s South Shore...

Las Vegas gets more than 42 million visitors in 2015. But who’s counting?

LAS VEGAS—Visit Las Vegas in 2015? Count yourself among the more than 42 million people travelling to the casino corridor last year, according to the resort’s...

Alberta plans to push for more tourism in national parks and beyond in 2016

Mixed bag of weather could disrupt travel plans in Maritime provinces

HALIFAX – A mixed bag of weather is threatening to disrupt travel plans across the Maritimes. Environment Canada says a trough of low pressure is expected...

Parks Canada launching 2016 campground reservation system in January

OTTAWA – Parks Canada is launching its campground reservation system in January – three months earlier than it did in 2015 – to give people more...

El Tovar hotel at Grand Canyon set for major renovations in 2017, will close temporarily

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz.—A landmark hotel at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon will close for a few months in 2017 for a major...

Brazil’s president hopes new Rio museum dedicated to science will be a must see site

RIO DE JANEIRO—In this city graced with striking granite rock formations known around the world, a new science museum is angling for the title of must-see...

Disney, Universal and SeaWorld adding metal detectors at theme parks for the holidays

ORLANDO, Fla.—Three major theme parks announced Thursday that they are adding security measures including metal detectors ahead of the busy holiday season. Officials at Disney, Universal...

B.C. tugboat makes Fodors list of world’s best cruises for 2016

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