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The Rockettes, best-known for dancing at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, do their signature kick line during christening ceremonies aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship, Norwegian Breakaway, in New York, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. The ship has a colorful mural on the exterior hull design by pop artist Peter Max featuring the city skyline and the Statue of Liberty. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

A cruise ship fitness class designed by Rockettes

All I can say is, I went in a cynic and came out an admirer.

Flight delays pile up Monday after FAA budget cuts

NEW YORK | It was a tough start to the week for many air travelers as federal budget cuts led to cascading delays along the …

In this Monday, May 3, 2010 photo, Cruise Liner Majesty of the Seas heads out to sea in Miami Beach, Fla. Saving money on a cruise vacation requires timing and knowledge. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

8 tips on saving money on a cruise vacation

When selecting a cruise, price isn't the only consideration, by far.

5 free things in Romania’s capital, Bucharest

5 free things in Romania’s capital, Bucharest

Today the Romanian capital is home to 2 million people, with a cityscape that ranges from rundown grandeur to communist monstrosities and sleek modernism.

A guide to exploring Jackie Robinson’s Brooklyn

A guide to exploring Jackie Robinson’s Brooklyn

Joseph Dorinson, author of "Jackie Robinson: Race, Sports and the American Dream," says it's no accident that the color barrier was broken by a Brooklyn team. "Jackie made it in Brooklyn, and no other place, because of the multicultural and ethnic diversity here," he said.

Richard Brown sees a reflection of himself while looking into the giant mirror at the Exploratorium, an interactive science and activities museum, during a preview in San Francisco, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. The new $300 million museum is set to open April 17 at its new location along the bay with more space and new exhibits. The 330,000-square-foot museum at Pier 15 along the Embarcadero has three times more space than the previous location at the Palace of Fine Arts in the city's Marina neighborhood. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

San Francisco Exploratorium set to open in new $300M digs

"The Color of Water" consists of 32 distinct color swatches suspended above the water, allowing visitors to match the day's water color and investigate what causes it to change from day to day.

5 free things in Seattle, from salmon to library

5 free things in Seattle, from salmon to library

SEATTLE | It’s not something that people in Seattle like to broadcast too much, but the Emerald City gets plenty of sunshine. Last year, there …

In this Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 photo, passengers travel through an airport in Miami. Private researchers, who have analyzed federal data on airline performance, say in a report being released Monday, April 8, 2013, that consumer complaints to the Department of Transportation surged by one-fifth last year even though other measures such as on-time arrivals and mishandled baggage show airlines are doing a better job. "The way airlines have taken 130-seat airplanes and expanded them to 150 seats to squeeze out more revenue I think is finally catching up with them,” says Dean Headley, a business professor at Wichita State University, who has co-written the annual report for 23 years. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Full flights, small seats make passengers grumpy

The industry is even looking at ways to make today's smaller-than-a-broom closet toilets more compact in the hope of squeezing a few more seats onto planes.

In this Tuesday, April 2, 2013 photo, German tourist Carolina De Paola, 22, walks near the landmark Gateway of India in Mumbai, India. A fatal gang rape in New Delhi didn't deter Germans De Paolo and Canan Wahner from traveling to India for a six-week tour. On a train, a man grabbed De Paolo's breasts from behind but she never reported the crime, deciding there would be no point. Violence against women, and the huge publicity generated by recent attacks here, is threatening India's $17.7 billion tourism industry with a new study showing tourism has plunged. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

High-profile rapes threaten India tourism business

"Every day it's getting worse," Shora laments. "Tourists are coming, but not like before."

Boeing 787 testing more than half done

"We are all working toward returning the 787 fleet to service in the most expeditious manner possible, but we are being thorough and won't shortcut the test and certification process," Birtel said in a written statement.