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7 of the most adventurous travel destinations for 2016

The world gets smaller every year, making its most scenic, previously off-limits spots more accessible than ever. From joining an Antarctica expedition with Conrad Anker to seeing polar bears in Norway, here are seven trips we’re excited about for the new year.

Plenty for air travelers to look forward to in 2016

Huge airline profits. New planes. Longer routes. Improved airports. Heightened attention to safety. Throw in an estimated 3.7 billion passengers for 2016 … and you’ve got a seriously busy aviation year ahead.

Airlines announce code-share agreement

Virgin America and China Southern Airlines on Tuesday announced a code-share agreement to offer booking and travel between China, southeast Asia and several Virgin America destinations across the United States, including Las Vegas.

Elko home on the range for cowboy poets — PHOTOS

You can fly to Elko for the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, but there are few or any direct flights so with flight times ranging from three and a half hours to 14, I opted for the overland route, a nearly seven-hour drive across some of the loneliest and most striking territory in the country.

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Allegiant flight bound for Las Vegas slides off taxi strip

Local Allegiant Air passengers returning from Wichita, Kan. — or arriving in Las Vegas for an early start to New Year’s Eve — ended up getting in a little later than expected.

Experience Fire and Ice at Cave Lake

Winter sports enthusiasts figure to be keeping an eye on the weather this season at Cave Lake State Park near Ely after the disappointment of last winter.

TSA changes protocol for body scanners

The Transportation Security Administration can now mandate some passengers go through a body scanner even if the travelers ask to opt out and get a full-body pat-down instead.

Police investigate security breach at JFK airport

Police are investigating a breach in security at a New York City airport earlier this month when an unidentified man trespassed on a taxiway and warned a cargo worker not to say anything, according to Port Authority Police.

Airline going to the dogs to de-stress travelers

Airport travel is bound to be stressful this week, and United Airlines is bringing in four-legged backup to help with the problem.

Discover wonders of winter in national parks

Winter vacationing in the nation’s scenic parks is more popular and more possible today than ever.

31 hacks to save on last-minute travel plans

There are ways to cut costs for last-minute travel, whether you’re taking a trip in the waning weeks of 2015 or any other time of year. Here are 31 tips that can help you cut your travel costs.

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