Goa is a popular beach resort area in India known for its relaxed atmosphere, but some tourists have been sightseeing at nearby churches and temples inappropriately dressed (some women even in bikinis). Priests, monks and some worshipers have protested the lack of respect for the sanctity of the religious sites.

The Basilica of Bom Jesus contains the remains of St. Francis Xavier (one of the founders of the Jesuits) and is a well-known pilgrimage location. As of September 2011, it is...

Named for the famous steam train “Flying Scotsman,” a new express train service was launched between London’s Kings Cross Station and Edinburgh, Scotland, by East Coast Main Line in May.

The service, with departures throughout the day starting at 5:40 a.m. (both directions), takes only four hours to make the 393-mile trip, with only one stop, in Newcastle. This is 50 minutes faster than the next-fastest train service.

First-class passengers receive food and...

Passengers on connecting flights through Tocumen International Airport near Panama City have an offer from Copa Airlines (800/359-2672) in conjunction with the Panama Tourism Authority.

When booking through Panama to one of Copa’s 52 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean, mention the “Panama Stop-Over” and you can break your trip for up to a week in Panama at no additional charge for airfare. When booking, request info on lodging deals and local activities...