Articles by Katie McFadden
Summer Heat Wave 2012 : So Hot You Can Fry An Egg On The Sidewalk
Every year, those in the town of Oatman, Arizona attempt to fry eggs on the sidewalk. The temperatures are heating up all across the nation as summer 2012 sees its biggest heat wave so far.
'Happy White People's Day' : Chris Rock's 4th of July Statement Sparks Twitter Controversy
Chris Rock's 'White peoples day' tweet started a storm on Twitter over the holiday. Chris Rock is known for causing controversy with his often race-based jokes, but his latest statement about "white people's day" being the 4th of July caused a Twitter storm to erupt.
U.S. Travelers Love In-Flight Wi-Fi
A survey found that passengers select certain airlines just based on their Wi-Fi access. There are many situations where people wish they had a Wi-Fi connection, especially while traveling.
Hotel Group Creates Britain's First Pet Hotline After Increase In Animal Hotel Visits
Best Western has installed Great Britain's first pet hotline, Dog 'N' Bone. Pet travel is on the rise this summer. It is becoming so popular that Best Western, the largest group of independently owned and managed hotels in Great Britain and worldwide, has installed a Pet Hotline for travelers who want to book a stay with their pets.
Canadian Hotel Replaces Old Hotel Phones with iPhones
The Opus hotel in Vancouver has replaced the old hotel phone with iPhones. Technology is changing everything and businesses are trying to keep up with the times.
New Braunfels, Texas Beer Can Ban Affects Tourism
What exactly is this beer can ban in Texas about? Floating down the Guadalupe River and sipping on a beer is a tradition for visitors to the New Braunfels, Texas vacation spot.
Airport Lost & Found: Over 8,000 Laptops and Cell Phones Left at Major Airports
A survey found that it isn't rare for people to leave behind cell phones, laptops, and USB devices at airports.
What Caused the Crash of Air France Flight 447? : Final Report Released
The final report of what exactly happened in the 2009 crash of an Air France jet has been released. Investigators found that human and technical errors are to blame in the airline's deadliest crash.
Taylor Swift Spends 4th of July Holiday with Patrick Schwarzenegger and Kennedy Family
Taylor Swift was seen getting close with Patrick Schwarzenegger on a beach over the holiday. Despite it falling in the middle of the week, many seemed to enjoy their 4th of July break, including Taylor Swift.
Couple Attempts to Visit Disneyland Every Day in 2012
A Southern California couple is halfway through their goal of visiting Disneyland every day this year.
Twitter Helps Find Dog Who Boarded Train To Dublin
Patch, a Jack Russel terrier was reunited with his owner after people spotted him on an Irish Rail train
San Diego Fireworks Fail: Entire Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show Explodes in 15 Seconds [VIDEO]
The San Diego Big Bay Boom Fireworks show lasted all of 15 seconds as all the fireworks went off in a technical glitch.
5-Year-Old Girl Swims With Sharks on Vacation [Video]
The parents of 5-year-old Anaia Barnes are facing criticism after letting their daughter swim with sharks.
Travelers Around the World Are Ready To Spend More On Vacations
A survey by the Wyndham Hotel Group shows that travelers have an increased budget for travel this year.
Macy's Fireworks 2012: Win a Free Trip To NYC to See 2013 Fireworks Show
Enter today to win a free trip to see next year's 4th of July Fireworks Show. The 2012 Macy's Fireworks show kicks off tonight for the 4th of July.
Frank Ocean Tumblr Confession: Singer Reveals First Love Was A Man
Frank Ocean took to Tumblr to reveal that he is bi-sexual or maybe even gay. Singer Frank Ocean has opened up about his sexuality through Tumblr. His confession suggests that the hip-hop star is bi-sexual or even gay.
Top Tips On How To Avoid Paying Carry-on Fees
The five best tips to keep your carry-on bag free. Airlines are starting to overdo it with their extra fees. One fee that is starting to increase or be added is a fee for carry-ons.
Colorado Fire Updates for Travelers
Some recent updates about the Colorado fires for travelers. Despite the fires continuing to rage on, tourist attractions in Colorado are starting to reopen and other popular tourist areas still remain open.
Buxom Bandit: Curvy Amateur Robs Australian Gas Station [VIDEO]
A curvaceous blonde, now known as the Buxom Bandit robbed an Australian gas station. The Buxom Bandit thought she didn't even need to wear a mask over her face as her breasts were distracting enough when she robbed an Australian gas station.
Put a Vacation on Layaway Through SearsVacations.com
Sears launched their travel site SearsVacations.com, which allows customers to put trips on layaway.
Gay Cruise Ship Denied Access To Muslim Country of Morocco
The gay cruise ship was set to stop at Casablance, Morocco, but was denied access. A gay cruise ship that was set to visit a Muslim country for the first time was denied the privilege over the weekend.
Best 4th of July Fireworks Displays in America
A list of some of the the best 4th of July fireworks in the U.S. One of the best and most traditional ways to celebrate the 4th of July is through watching a fireworks display.
Travelocity Sells Travelguru to Yatra
Yatra.com recently acquired Travelguru from Travelocity. Yatra. com, India's leading online travel company, just got a bit bigger. They acquired Travelguru from American online travel company, Travelocity.
UK Hotel Replaces The Bible With Kindles
The Hotel Indigo in Newcastle is undergoing a trial in which they replace the Holy Bible with Amazon Kindle E-Readers.
Paris Hilton Wants to Open Own Hotel Chain
The socialite is looking into opening her own hotels, nightclubs, and restaurants. Travelers may soon be able to stay in a hotel owned by Paris Hilton.
Anderson Cooper : 'I'm Gay'
Anderson Cooper has revealed that he's gay. Anderson Cooper has made a private part of his life very public. After being questioned about his sexuality throughout his career, Cooper has finally come out as gay.
Win An In-Flight Date with One Direction
British Airways is teaming up with One Direction to raise funds for Comic Relief. If you've ever fantasized about going on a date with one of the members of UK boy band, One Direction, you're going to want to read further.
Mitt Romney Enjoys 4th of July Vacation at New Hampshire Lake House
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney is enjoy the 4th of July week at his lakeside estate in New Hampshire.
Queen Elizabeth 2 Cruise Ship To Be Turned Into Hotel
The Queen Elizabeth 2 Cruise Ship will be turned into a 300-room hotel within 18 months in Dubai. The large Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship is being turned into a floating hotel.
Swim in Pink : The Pink Lake, Lake Retba
Lake Retba in Senegal looks like a giant strawberry milkshake. Do you love the color pink so much that you wish you could just swim in it? Make that dream a reality.
