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5 things you didn’t know about McCarran International Airport

McCarran International Airport, one of two airports in the world to have slot machines, started out serving a few thousand people in the late 1940s, growing to 1 million in 1959 and now serving over 40 million travelers as one of the busiest airports in the U.S.

Microbiologist ranks the dirtiest things you come across during air travel

With all those enclosed spaces, recirculated air and non-stop streams of people, airports and planes are prime breeding grounds for bacteria. But which surfaces are the dirtiest of all? Website Travelmath.com sent a microbiologist to take 26 samples from five U.S. airports and four flights by two major carriers — although it didn’t specify which ones.

5 reasons to visit the Comoros Islands right now

Clustered between Madagascar and the southeast coast of mainland Africa lies a secret paradise: the Comoros Islands. With its crystalline blue waters and white sand beaches, it is a true natural beauty that remains largely untouched by tourism.

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The fight to restore Native American names to U.S. landmarks

Denali and other natural wonders that have stood on the North American continent for millennia were named for European explorers, American presidents and others, even though they had been named by Native American nations thousands of years earlier.

What the heck is stand-up paddleboarding?

For those who love it, whitewater stand-up paddleboarding — or whitewater SUPing — holds a powerful allure. For some, it brings a big thrill with a little less risk.

Step into history or just get away at Spring Mountain Ranch

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park lies within a half-hour’s drive of the Las Vegas Valley in the heart of scenic Red Rock Canyon National Convservation Area. Its pastoral setting, fascinating history, special events and year-round recreational activities make it a popular getaway.

Tech execs reveal their travel secrets

Without the luxury of a corporate jet or personal assistant, startup tech executives have to make the most of coach — and maximize the time spent out of the office. From must-have apps to the perfect travel outfit, we caught up with some tech founders to learn their tips and tricks for travel.

Grimes named Review-Journal features editor

Stephanie Grimes is the new features editor of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, overseeing entertainment, food, health, travel and lifestyle coverage for the newspaper and its website.

‘Star Wars’ stormtrooper invades Disney World — PHOTOS

Sal Syed and Devyn Hensel operate the Instagram series “stormie_at_wdw,” which premiered just over a month ago. It follows a toy “Star Wars” stormtrooper’s escapades as he discovers the world of Disney for the first time.

Southwest diverts flight after passengers become unruly

A Southwest Airlines flight from San Diego to Chicago was diverted to Amarillo, Texas, after pilots reported that six passengers started swearing at flight attendants and making obscene gestures at passengers who tried to calm them down, authorities said.

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