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"A Sikh advocacy group has launched a free mobile application that allows travelers to complain immediately to the government about unfair treatment by airport security screeners.

The Sikh Coalition says its FlyRights app activated at midnight, and two complaints had been filed by 10 a.m. Eastern time Monday. The first was by a woman who said...

New York City's extraordinary bicycle renaissance continues, and this weekend offers a chance for area two-wheelers to convene and celebrate bike culture.

WHAT A two-day event with bike displays and demos, video screenings, guest speakers (including actor and bike activist Matthew Modine),  panel discussions, a fashion show, a biergarten and a raffle (prizes include a pair of round-trip...

Want to travel but are short on funds? MissTravel.com may be able to help you out, as long as you 1) are a miss, not a mister, 2) are “attractive” and 3) have a rather loose definition of the term “traveling companion.”

Here's the deal: The dating site matches “generous travelers” tired of flying solo with ”attractive travelers who would love the opportunity to travel the world for free.”

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Travelers heading to Japan from Boston are now able to make the flight without touching down along the way for the first time in history.

On Sunday, Japan Airlines launched nonstop service from Boston Logan International Airport to Tokyo's Narita Airport using the new Boeing 787.

Officials held a ceremony at Logan on Sunday to mark the arrival of the first flight.

An Associated...

 The National Natural Landmarks Program annual photo contest is now accepting entries, through June 30. "We're looking for images that capture the beauty and diversity of these natural areas," said National Park Service director Jonathan B. Jarvis. Each photographer can submit up to three entries. Winning photographs, announced in September, will be featured in the 2013 National Natural...

The main roadway leading to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is set to reopen on May 15 for the summer season. Grand Canyon National Park officials say the historic Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim and all other North Rim facilities also will reopen that day. Arizona State Route 67 leading to the North Rim was closed for the winter season in late November. Rim operations also include camping, camper...

Couples and singles can save hundreds of dollars on a Serengeti safari with Overseas Adventure Travel. The 12-day Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari land tour starts at $2,345 a person (doubles and singles) and covers five nights in lodges and six nights in tented camps, including four overnights in the Serengeti; a day room in Arusha; 33 meals; seven days in national parks and reserves, with fees;...

MSC Cruises has discounted rates on its seven-night Caribbean holiday cruises. For example, with the Holidays on Sale deal, a balcony cabin for two is $1,748, including taxes on the Dec. 21 cruise aboard the MSC Poesia. The ship sails seven nights round-trip from Port Everglades, Fla., to Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Mexico and Honduras. Normal rate for two is $2,188.

INFO 877-287-3313, msccruisesusa.com...

Vermont's Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa is offering 50 percent off room rates. With the deal, rates start at $119 a night double (normally $239). Add $12 a night in taxes. Two-night minimum required for Friday or Saturday arrivals. Valid through May 24.

INFO 800-253-2232, stoweflake.com/specials...

Aloft, a hipster brand in the Starwood Hotels family, is offering 40 percent off the second night. More than 40 North American properties are participating in the Better Tomorrows deals, including hotels in Austin, Texas; Chesapeake, Va.; New York; Philadelphia and Montreal. Prices vary. For instance, at the Aloft Chicago O'Hare, one night in mid-May starts at $119; the second night drops to $71.40....