Articles by Katie McFadden
Best U.S. Theme Parks for Summer 2012
Choice Hotels released their list of the best theme parks in America for the summer. Theme parks make a fun, quick summer tourist getaway. There's nothing better than the adrenaline rush of riding a roller coaster or seeing the smile of a child who gets to meet their favorite Disney character in person for the first time.
World's Best Vacation Destinations, According to U.S. News Travel
U.S. News Travel announced their lists of the best vacation destinations in several categories. Thinking of visiting an amazing beach trip, a whirlwind European vacation, or checking out the United States' hot travel destinations? Not sure where to go? U.
TSA Makes Airport Security Easier For Flight Attendants With Known Crewmember Program
The TSA have now added flight attendants to their Known Crewmember Program, making security quicker.
Utah's 'Goat Man' Indentified: Who is 'Goat Man' and Why Was He Roaming a Utah Mountain in a Goat Suit?
A man being called 'goat man' after photographed roaming a mountain in northern Utah, has come forward.
Dr. Doom 2013 Prediction: Nouriel Roubini Predicts 'Perfect Storm' for Economic Collapse [VIDEO]
Dr. Doom, or Nouriel Roubini, who predicted the 2008 recession, predicts that things will be even worse in 2013.
Sally Ride, First American Woman To Travel To Space, Loses Battle With Pancreatic Cancer
Sally Ride, the first U.S. woman to travel to space died at the age of 61. The world of space travel lost a historic figure today. After a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer, Sally Ride, the first U.
Hate Your Boss? Send Them On An Awful Trip With Hipmunk's 'Spite' Feature
With the launch of Hipmunk's Business Class service, they also have a 'spite' feature for assistants who want to get back at their boss.
Christian Bale Makes Quick Trip to London Dark Knight Rises Premiere, City Holds Bad Memories
Christian Bale spends only 3.5 hours in London while other cast members stayed. With the release of the new Batman movie, Dark Knight Rises, the film's stars are making their way around the world for movie premieres.
Tourists Narrowly Escape Tsunami Caused by Falling Glacier [VIDEO]
Tourist recorded the narrow escape as a massive wave came towards them after parts of a glacier fell in Greenland.
Old New Orleans Hotel Imploded To Make Way for Hospital [VIDEO]
The Pallas Hotel in New Orleans was demolished with explosives on Saturday and it was caught on video.
Disabled Veteran's United Airlines Nightmare: Service Dog Kicked, Cancelled Flights, Called Retarded
Jim Stanek told his story of mistreatment by United Airlines staff in a Youtube Video. Disabled veteran and co-founder of Paws and Stripes, Jim Stanek, took to YouTube to tell the story of his nightmare encounter with United Airlines.
Ramadan 2012: Egyptian Tourism Bans Alcohol Beyond Ramadan to Other Muslim Holidays
The Egyptian Tourism Minister Mounir Fakhry Abdel-Nour has decided to ban alcohol on other major Muslim holidays beyond Ramadan.
One Direction Has In-flight Date With Lucky Fans
As part of a charity contest, One Directions fans got to join the band on a British Airways Flights.
President Obama Travels To Colorado To Meet With Shooting Victims, Names Released
President Obama Is Traveling to Aurora, Colorado to meet with the victims of the movie theater shooting.
CelebBoutique.com Makes Huge Twitter Mistake In Regards to Aurora, Colorado Shooting
A UK based company appeared to use the Aurora trend as a way to advertize their products, but it was really a bad social media mistake.
Tourism Ireland Invites Londoners to Escape Olympic Madness [VIDEO]
Tourism Ireland has launched a campaign to draw in London locals as a way to escape the Olympics madness.
Survey Shows People Are Against Whales Kept in Captivity at Places Like SeaWorld
A survey shows that many people don't like whales being kept in activity, a popular attraction at places like SeaWorld.
New Cruise Excursion: Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the North Pole
Quark Expeditions is giving passengers the option of taking a hot air balloon ride on the North Pole cruise.
London Olympics 2012: Sex in the Olympic Village, Thousands of Condoms Provided
Olympians open up about the sexual behavior that goes on at the Olympic Village. Volleyball, tennis, and basketball aren't the only games that will be played at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Columbine Type Shooting at Colorado Dark Knight Premiere, Suspect in Custody [VIDEO]
A man killed 12 people and injured several others at a premiere of the movie 'Dark Knight Rises' at a Colorado Theater.
Carly Rae Jepsen Has a 'Good Time' In Favorite Travel Destination: Los Angeles
Carly Rae Jepsen discusses traveling to Los Angeles. As a rising star, "Call Me Maybe" singer Carly Rae Jepsen is getting to do a lot of traveling.
Rihanna Tweets Bikini Photos on Vacation in Italy
A series of photos that Rihanna posted to her Twitter account. Rihanna seems to be having a blast on her Mediterranean vacation this week. The singer took to Twitter to post several pictures of herself in a bikini along with other photos as she documents her vacation.
Cruise Bookings on the Rise in 2012 Despite Costa Concordia Incident
The Cruise Lines International Association has found that there is an increase in cruise bookings this year.
Katy Perry Plans Three-Month Vacation To Heal After Russell Brand Divorce
After her divorce from Russell Brand was finalized, Katy Perry is ready to take a vacation. After a world tour, a movie release and a divorce, Katy Perry is ready for a vacation.
Cyprus & Turkey Top List of Countries Where Travelers Gain Most Weight on Vacation
A list of countries where UK travelers gained the most weight on vacation. A concern for travelers is gaining weight on their trips. However being in a foreign country with delicious must-try cuisine can be hard to ignore.
Hotel Group Removes Shark Fin From Menus in Asia
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has stopped using shark fin as an ingredient on their hotel menus in Asia.
Man Who Stripped Down Naked in Protest of the TSA Found Not Guilty
John Brennan, a man who stripped down naked in protest at a Portland airport, was found not guilty of indecent exposure.
NYC Storm July 18 2012 : Amazing Thunderstorm Photos from Twitter
As hail, lightning, and rain hit New York City, several people took to Twitter to post photos and tweets about the intense storm.
TSA Will Soon Allow Snow Globes in Carry-On Luggage
Certain snow globes are being taken off the TSA's no fly list. Snow globes, the souvenir item that has been banned from carry-on luggage, will soon be taken off the TSA's banned items list.
Majority of U.S. Travelers Try To Stay Healthy on Vacation
A TripAdvisor survey revealed that a majority of people try to stay healthy through eating well and exercise while on vacation.
