Amtrak is donating leather seat covers from Acela trains to be re-purposed into luxury bags. The Amtrak Collection will roll out over the next year.
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MSNBC Road Warriors: Tips for surviving on the road while covering politics
The midterm elections have created road warriors. MSNBC offers up tips from their correspondents on the campaign trail.
The Turkish currency crisis makes traveling to Istanbul more affordable
Turkey’s currency has declined dramatically this year. That makes traveling to Turkey more affordable for U.S. tourists.
Where should you travel in August? Here are some ideas.
The summer is halfway through, but there’s still time to travel. Here are some ideas for places to visit this August.
Pop-up hotels? Yeah, that’s a thing now
WhyHotel is opening its third pop-up hotel, using empty units at newly built luxury rental buildings. It’s a cross between a hotel and Airbnb.
Hotel renovations: Properties in Vegas, SF, Indy get major upgrades
These are the hottest hotel renovations across the country.
Which countries have the highest threat levels for traveling?
These countries have the highest threat levels from the U.S. State Department
Number of international visitors to the USA declines
The number of international visitors to the USA has dipped precipitously in the past year, according to new figures by the U.S. Department of Commerce.