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France

France 2010 - new and improved

By Rick Steves

France is spiffing up its sights and museums from the Rhine to the Pyrenees. Of course, the biggest news is in Paris, where 2010 brings important changes.

Malaysian Tourism

Malaysia's Pahang aims to attract 10 million tourist in 2010

KUANTAN - Pahang has set a target of attracting 10 million tourist arrivals this year by offering 10 packages of its best tourism icons.

Visit Hollywood 2010 Campaign

Top attractions, hotels unite to promote Hollywood to out-of-town tourists

By Hugo Martín

A coalition of Hollywood tourism boosters plans to kick off a promotional campaign Tuesday to draw visitors to celebrate several milestones and attraction openings taking place in 2010.

Winter Olympics 2010

When in Vancouver: Top 5 tourist attractions, and more

By Chris Erskine

Vancouver is one of the few major North American cities without a downtown freeway. As such, it lends itself to strolling, shopping and exploring.

World's Famous Castles

Rich history and rugged good looks - world's most beautiful castles

By Stephen Whitlock

They may no longer be used for repelling enemy hordes or otherwise defending the kingdom, but these castles still have their rugged good looks.

Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh, England

Endangered Tourist Sites

Too many tourists put many attractions on endangered sites list

Travelers yearning to explore prehistoric Stonehenge or Machu Picchu's Inca ruins better start packing, as both are on a list of endangered destinations, according to a British travel magazine.

UK

Wintertime London offers tourist-horde relief

By Rick Steves

London dazzles year-round, but for a true “back door” experience, consider visiting in winter, when airfares and hotel rates are generally cheaper and there are fewer tourists.

Chile

Warm to scenic Chile and Santiago's attractions

By John Bordsen

Q. Flights from the States go to Santiago, which is in the middle of the long, thin country. What's there to do when you get off the plane?

Syria

Americans join the crowds on the road to Damascus

The country's capital city Damascus may very well be the oldest continuously populated city in the world. At least it lays claim to that title.

UK

Museum visits rise as penny-wise Britons vacation at home

LONDON - British tourist attractions such as the Roman spa at Bath received more visitors this summer than last, as penny-wise Britons spent their holidays at home, an industry body said on Tuesday.

As Seen Through The Eyes Of TripAdvisor

America's wackiest attractions

If you had to name the top 10 wackiest tourist attractions in the United States, what would they be?

Ireland's Most Visited Site

Ireland: Guinness Storehouse is the most visited tourist attraction

The world-famous Guinness Storehouse in Dublin was Ireland's most visited attraction last year, with over one million people entering through its doors.

Yemen Is Quite A Draw For Tourists

Despite all dangers Arabia Felix draws thrill-seeking tourists

Don't judge a book by its cover, particularly if its title includes words like "war," "terrorism," "separatists," "poverty," "illiteracy," and "kidnappings."

Discovering Zurich

Forget grey-faced bankers and yodelling country bumpkins, you're in Zurich!

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - Over the sound of the underground train whisking us between terminals at Zurich airport came the tinkling of cowbells and the unmistakable sound of cattle mooing.

Summer Travel

Summer fun that's free

If you're looking for a good time on the cheap this summer, check out your area museums, factories and national parks.

Pass The Sanitizer

Hacking up the germiest attractions in the world

By eTN Staff Writer

According to a recent tripadvisor.com site poll of more than 4,600 travelers, 34 percent of travelers reported being more "germaphobic" by washing and disinfecting their hands more frequently when tra

Scotland

Castles targeted to boost tourism

By bbc.co.uk

Owners of castles and tower homes across Scotland have been encouraged to apply for refurbishment funding in a bid to boost tourism.

'Red Tourism'

China's communists celebrate with 'red tourism'

By AFP

WUHU, China — Sixty years after founding the People's Republic of China, the communist regime is keeping the revolutionary fires burning while promoting its version of history through "red tourism"