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Surcharge Smack Down for Brazilian Overseas Shoppers

Brazilians traveling abroad aren’t going to be too happy with their credit card statements as of Saturday.

Sea-Tac Minimum Wage Does Not Apply to Seattle Airport Workers

King County Superior Court Judge Andrea Darvas ruled that the city of SeaTac does not have the authority to set workplace rules within Seattle-Tacoma International Airport because the aviation hub is owned by the Port of Seattle, a separate government entity.

Tenerife Hotel Bar Explosion Injures Three Female Tourists

Three female British tourists – two women and one girl – were among five injured after an explosion at a hotel pool bar at a popular Spanish holiday island, Tenerife, Spain, on Dec. 27.

The Break Up is Final: United Airlines and US Airways are No Longer

The split between United Airlines’s Star Alliance and US Airways was announced by United in a press release today, Dec. 9. As of March 30, 2014 the end of a rocky relationship will be final and US Airways will be able to know, “Why you fly” starting March 31, 2014.

Cruise Industry Hosts International Volunteer Day Event in Florida

To mark International Volunteer Day, more than 100 employees from cruise lines in South Florida, including Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Lines and Costa Cruises joined together to help clean and beautify the North Shore Park in Miami for the continued enjoyment of locals and vacationers.

Southwest Airlines Drops Three Cities from its Route

Southwest Airlines will stop flying out of three airports: Branson Airport (BKG), Key West International Airport (EYW), and Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) starting June 7, 2014, announced the airline Dec. 5.

Amtrak Rides the Rainbow Rails

American railways just became more diverse reflecting the diversity of the U.S. at least on Amtrak’s website with the launch of three microsites that chronicles the stories of its Black, bilingual English-Spanish speaking, and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender riders.

The Mighty, Fierce Women of Nazare

Two hours north of Lisbon, on the vast expanse of the Atlantic coast, is the city of Nazare (Nazareth).

United Airlines Named Top Company for LGBT Equality

United Airlines was named one of the “Top Companies for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality” for 2013 by Work Life Matters magazine at an awards gala in New York City on the evening of Oct. 24.

Cruise Critic Names The Best Cruise Lines of 2013

The editors of Cruise Critic have made their selection for the best cruise lines, ships and ports for 2013 with the 2013 Editors’ Picks Awards released Oct. 17.

79 Injured in Buenos Aires Train Crash

In Argentina a commuter train slammed into a busy Buenos Aires station on Saturday morning (Oct. 19), injuring at least 79 people in exactly the same spot where a similar train crash killed 52 others last year. The train went straight through the end-of-line buffers.

Tours to Armenia with New Travel Agency Phoenix Tour

Standing by the window in her office overlooking Tumanian Street, Karine Hovsepyan, the executive director of Phoenix Tour Armenia is the owner of one of the successful travel agencies in Armeni today.

History-Making Transgender Opera, ‘Lili Elbe,’ Stars Lucia Lucas

Pink Rickshaws: Women-Owned Vehicles To Hit The Streets Of Some Indian Cities Soon

JetBlue Taps Woman In A Historic First To Lead A Major US Airline

7 Tips To Make Your Holiday Travels Joyeous and Merry