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Almost every year since she was a child, Hokkaido resident Naomi has looked forward to her family's traditional Christmas meal: a KFC "party barrel" brimming with salad, cake and lots of fried chicken.

Emergency teams in the Galapagos Islands are working to contain a 600-gallon oil spill after a cargo vessel overturned while being loaded with containers early Sunday, local officials said on Twitter.

The United States has its 62nd national park.

There were a bunch of animals on Santa's nice list this year at the Cincinnati Zoo.

As cruise ships have become epic resorts on the seas, cruise companies want to improve their reputation for overcrowding towns and taxing the environment.

Looking for a 2020 cruise vacation that will make some waves?

Located in the Terézváros district, Mystery Hotel is arguably one of the most thrilling hotels in Budapest thanks to the intrigue that lies inside its walls.

From the collapse of Thomas Cook to the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX, 2019 was a dramatic year for aviation. Here are the most talked-about moments

For many, the thought of catching a plane is far from luxurious: from spending countless hours lining up at security, to wrestling arm rests with other passengers as you face a crammed long-haul flight in economy.

After being destroyed in World War II, Rovaniemi in Finland successfully reinvented itself as the capital of Christmas and home of Santa Claus, thanks in large part to its most cherished resident -- the humble reindeer.

If you yearn for a relaxing and rejuvenating escape at sea, a week in tight quarters with thousands of Philadelphia Eagles fans may not be for you.

On the shortest day of the year, 5,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice Sunday.

Uzbekistan, long unknown to most Westerners, is already shaping the travel scene for 2020.

Bhutan, Washington D.C., and Galway, Ireland are just a few of the places Lonely Planet thinks you should go in 2020, and they based much of this year's list on one key detail.

Winter solstice is the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere. Discover the science of why it happens and where you can enjoy the best celebrations of ancient traditions.

The Transportation Security Administration is on the watch for prohibited items that you can't bring through security for your flight. Find out what's a no-go this holiday season.

Visitors to Dubai tend to make time for the sights and the malls. Few pitch up with a wetsuit and surfboard.

The author known for introducing turkey to our Christmas menu may have lost his preferred poultry in what was his last Christmas on Earth.

UK consumer watchdog Which? Travel's annual survey sees British Airways and American Airlines named among the worst airlines for long-haul flights based on the carriers' quality of food, value for money and seat comfort.

The Transportation Security Administration estimates 42 million passengers will go through security checkpoints across the country this holiday season -- and that means you need to plan ahead.