The world is a diverse and exciting place to explore and taking the time to travel provides a welcome change from our everyday lives.  News articles about places of interest can spark enthusiasm for new travel destinations and provide needed guidance when planning a trip.  Travel news can provide inspiration, planning help, and a variety of travel mode, accommodation, and destination options for a getaway.  Technology has made it easier than ever to access relevant information, advisories, and trip guides.

Browse the headlines below to find the latest travel-related news from around the world.

• Snowfall leaves drivers trapped
  
  Motorists spend the night in their cars as heavy snow causes widespread travel disruption across England.
  BBC News.  Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:09:40 GMT.
• Snow traps cars for hours on M40
  
  Heavy snow causes widespread travel disruption with up to 100 motorists stuck for more than three hours on the M40.
  BBC News.  Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:39:34 GMT.
• Mexico town takes a monetary path less traveled
  
  Organizers in this verdant hill town in Veracruz state have coaxed a tiny economic experiment on the citizenry: They created an alternative local currency.
  Miami Herald.  Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:08 EST.
• Cultured Traveler: On the Vodun Trail in Benin
  
  On the West African coast, exploring the rituals of vodun, Benin’s ancient religion.
  By Joshua Hammer.  International Herald Tribune.  Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:53:09 GMT.
• Colosseum closed in rare cold snap
  
  A rare snowfall blanketed Rome on Friday, forcing the closure of the Colosseum over fears tourists would slip on the icy ruins, and leaving buses struggling to climb the citys slushy hills. Other parts of the country ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:44:04 +1200.
• Looking Forward, Fiji Turns to Its Canoeing Past
  
  The traditional canoe is at the center of several projects aimed at reducing Fiji’s energy consumption, providing cheaper transport, keeping local traditions alive and giving a boost to tourism.
  By Ginanne Brownell.  International Herald Tribune.  Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:27:20 GMT.
• Gunmen kidnap 2 Americans and an Egyptian in Sinai
  
  p AL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) - Gunmen intercepted a tourist minivan and snatched two female American tourists at gunpoint, along with their Egyptian tour guide on Friday near St Catherine's Monastery in Sinai, the region's security chief said. ...
  Straits Times.  Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:39:00 GMT.
• Over 100 Missing After Papua New Guinea Ferry Disaster
  
  Rabaul Queen quickly sank after it was hit by three strong waves while traveling between the island of New Britain and the town of Lae.
  Voa News.  Voice of America.  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:45:43 GMT.
• Mexican suspect in Nabb beating will face trial
  
  A Mexican man will stand trial for attempted murder in the vicious beating of Canadian tourist Sheila Nabb, a judge in Mexico has ruled.
  Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.  Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:35:33 EST.
• Kuoni Reveals Its UK Travel Trends Report 2012
  
  The Maldives has once again topped Kuoni's annual poll of where UK customers want to spend their holidays. In the company's top ten selling destinations for 2012, the Indian Ocean archipelago has held on to the top slot since 2005.
  Travel Industry Wire.  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:06:56 EST.

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