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No doubt that the lines at Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge will be long as the new Star Wars land opens today, but there are still many unique experiences to seek out.

For Kien Lam, once-in-a-lifetime travel dreams are about special experiences. Find out how he fulfilled his goal of walking on the wings on plane during a trip to Washington state and what else he yearns to do.

A cruise ship crashed into a Venice dock on Sunday, hitting a moored tourist boat and sending onlookers running for safety in what one witness said resembled a "scene from a disaster movie."

With affordable flights, high-speed rails and increased international connectivity, it's easier than ever to visit Asia. Here are some of the continent's best destinations to consider for your next adventure.

This year, around 4 billion plane passengers will take to the sky -- and most of them will travel in an Airbus or a Boeing.

Tourists love to visit the National Mall Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, but few know that the National Park Service site is threatened by rising sea levels and outdated infrastructure.

As airlines fight to claim ownership of the "world's longest flight operator" title, Emirates is heading the opposite route in the distance stakes.

A trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower has long been one of the highlights of any visit to Paris, despite the crowds.

Over-tourism has led Chinese authorities too implement a new daily quota of 65,000 visitors at the Badaling section of the Great Wall.

It's no surprise that Disney dominates among theme parks, and upcoming Star Wars land openings are likely to give the entertainment behemoth a big attendance boost.

Tired of the Caribbean? Called at every Mediterranean port? Bored of the Alaskan fjords and the Baltic capitals?

In 2018, the number one read digital story across the world wide web was CNN's Anthony Bourdain obituary and tribute.

Alabama icons Rosa Parks and Helen Keller are to be honored with statues on the grounds of the Capitol in their home state.

While NOAA tests a remotely operated vehicle in the Gulf of Mexico, it discovers a shipwreck of what appears to be a mid-1800s, 124-foot-long (37.8 meters) wooden sailing vessel.

A luxury superyacht owned by an Italian billionaire was lost at sea after it slipped from a cargo ship into the Mediterranean.

Work starts on a new airport that will make the Machu Picchu ruins in Peru more accessible to travelers than ever. That's sparked protests from those who worry about the project's effect on the Sacred Valley.

Staring at signs and menus while frantically typing words into a smartphone has become part and parcel of traveling for many.

The Louvre in Paris broke its own record in 2018 to become the world's most popular museum once again. But workers say it's now too popular and is being overrun by tourists.