Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Warn Visitors of An Increase In Illness for Visitors and Employees
The National Park Service is warning travelers that may be planning a visit to Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Park that they should be vigilant about washing their hands due to a spike in sicknesses among visitors so far.
A New Study Finds That Germans Travel Increasingly Often, With More Than Half Planning a Second Holiday Break This Year
Almost half of the German population has decided to take an extra break in addition to their main annual holiday.
Las Vegas Strip May Get a Roller Coaster
The Las Vegas Strip may be getting a roller coaster. The Las Vegas Strip may be getting a roller coaster, according to FOX News. U. S. Thrill Rides LLC has submitted plans to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to build a 650-foot-tall roller coaster.
Boeing and Ryanair Finalize Largest Aircraft Order Ever From a European Airline
Boeing and Ryanair have finalized an order for 175 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes that is the largest aircraft order ever from a European airline.
Thrifty Car Rental Accidentally Offers Free Car Rental to customers, But Then Takes It Back
Many customers of Thrifty Car Rental were offered a free one-day rental that the company says is a mistake and has apologized for.
Pena Palace: A UNESCO World Heritage Site Featuring Gardens Visitors Can Explore
The Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, is considered the finest example of Portuguese romanticism, a style that borrows from the Moors, German gothic revival and the local manueline architecture
Great Allegheny Passage Reaches Completion, Opening the Trail From Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.
The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail has finally reached completion, with the final stretch reaching downtown Pittsburgh.
Man Arrested for the Murder of His Ex-Wife on an Italian Cruise Ship
A man has been arrested in southwest Florida on an outstanding murder warrant in the death of his ex-wife, who went overboard on an Italian cruise ship seven years ago.
Cambodian Lost City: Archaeologists Have 'Eureka Moment' Based on New Aerial Findings (VIDEO)
Laser-scanning technology has shown that the lost city of Mahendraparvata in Cambodia, which dates back to a time before Angkor Wat, was a much more extensive city than previously thought.
United Airlines Dreamliner Flying to Tokyo Was Diverted to Land In Seattle After Oil Filter Issue
A Boeing 787, one of the new Dreamliner aircraft that was flying from Denver to Tokyo, was diverted to Seattle due to an oil filter issue.
Carnival Cruise Lines Sues Shipyard That Took In the Triumph
The cruise company giant, Carnival, is suing the Alabama shipyard that took in the Triumph, a Carnival ship that lost power at sea earlier this year.
Brazil: Protests After the Government Raises the Price of Bus Tickets
The price of a bus ticket in Brazil has risen nine cents, resulting in tens of thousands of Brazilians protesting in the streets.
Boeing and Airbus Have Rivalry Over Wide Body Aircraft Market
Boeing and Airbus have a well-known rivalry that was on display this week at the Paris Air Show, where the two companies competed over the wide body jet market.
Forest Service Employees Found Using Government Travel Cards to Make Personal Purchases
Four Forest Service employees racked up charges of $13,700 in improper and unapproved charges on government travel cards in 2011, according to a report from the Agriculture Department's inspector general.
7-Eleven Raids: Franchise Owners Running a 'Modern-Day Plantation' with Illegal Immigrants and Stolen Social Security Numbers
Over a dozen 7-Eleven franchises have been discovered taking in over $180 million in revenue by running what New York prosecutors called a "modern-day plantation system."
Singapore Haze: Forest Fires Cause Unhealthy Pollution Levels and the Highest Amount of Haze Since 2006
Singapore urged Indonesia to take "urgent measures" to address its forest fires, the result of illegal forest clearing, as severe amounts of air pollution have blown from Sumatra Island to Singapore, causing the worst haze in seven years.
Hoffa Remains: FBI Searching a Michigan Field for Remains Based on a Tip From a Former Mafia Enforcer
Federal agents began digging up a field in Northern Oakland Township, Michigan, on Monday, in an attempt to find the remains of Jimmy Hoffa.
United Airlines Announces the Addition of Flat-Bed Seats
United Airlines is now featuring 180-degree flat-bed seats as well as personal on-demand entertainment in the premium cabins on all scheduled, long-haul international flights from their eight North American hubs, as well as between Seattle and Tokyo Narita airport.
Airbus Competition Announces Winner of Student Contest to Develop Green Technology
Airbus, one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers, is giving students the chance to find the best flying experience with green technology.
Krysten Ritter and Ryan Hansen Are the Newest Cast Additions to the Veronica Mars Movie (VIDEO)
The upcoming, fan-financed "Veronica Mars" movie has announced another two cast member additions, with Krysten Ritter returning in her role as Gia Goodman and Ryan Hansen returning as Dick Casablancas.
Legislation Proposes a Longer Visiting Period for Canadian 'Snowbirds' in the United States
The Senate is debating legislation that would allow Canadians to stay in the U.S. for up to eight months, increasing the time they have available to escape the cold weather in their home country.
Theme Park Policy Angers the Parents of Autistic Children
A theme park in Ohio has caused major upset among parents, who have taken to Facebook and other online support groups to express their frustration regarding a policy at Kings Island, a theme park north of Cincinnati, which has instituted a policy change that doesn't accommodate the needs of autistic children.
New Carbon Initiative Adopted By Hotels Around the World
A new carbon initiative has been adopted by over 15,000 hotels around the world. A new carbon initiative has been adopted by over 15,000 hotels around the world, according to BreakingTravelNews.
Hotel Company Plans New Chain to Target Millennials
Marriott International hotels have plans to introduce a European-based hotel chain that targets younger, tech-and design-savvy travelers to the U.S.
Kyrgyzstan Receives Criticism for a Proposed Ban on Travel to Protect the 'Honor and Dignity' of Young Women
Kyrgyzstan's parliament proposed a draft decree to ban women under age 23 from traveling abroad without written approval from their parents.
Airbus A350 Makes Inaugural Flight Successfully
Airbus test pilots and managers watched on Friday as the inaugural flight of the aircraft went off without a problem.
JetBlue Plans to Add Business Class Seating to Its Aircraft
JetBlue plans to add business-class seating that will include four "mini-suites" on some of their Airbus A321 jets, according to the Airbus filing with the Federal Aviation Administration.
British Gardens Are the Most Popular Activity for Tourists Visiting the U.K.
Britain's' gardens are currently at their peak bloom, and with the sunny weather projected to continue, the national tourism agency has released research that shows that approximately $11.7 billion was spent by tourists enjoying the view of the gardens in the U.K., with a large amount coming from younger visitors.
Tornado Looters: Oklahoma Officials Arrest Thieves Taking Advantage of Storm Victims
After surviving the tornadoes in Oklahoma, officials now have to deal with another problem, that of looters who are stealing items ranging from copper wire to jewelry.
IBM Layoffs: Tech Giant Gets Rid of Over 1,600 Employees
IBM has begun layoffs that have so far affected more than 1,600 people. IBM has begun layoffs that have so far affected more than 1,600 people, the employee group Alliance@IBM told FOX Business News.
