An animal doesn't need to be a pig, a peacock, or something just as unconventional to qualify. What constitutes an emotional support animal has little to do with the pet itself and more to do with its owner.

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The gardens at Moat Brae House in Scotland inspired J.M. Barrie to create Peter Pan's Neverland. Now, the property is a children's center and free library.
Dubai's Burj Khalifa is twice as tall as the Empire State Building, making it the tallest building in the world. But it's about to have some competition for that title.
Bins treated with Microban are expected to reduce the amount of bacteria covering security bins at airport checkpoints.
From Acadia to Zion and the Rockies to the Smokies, there's a lot to see—and learn—from America's most frequented national parks.
K9 Cinemas invites moviegoers—both human and canine—to watch classic films on the big screen. And the best part for the human members of this couple? Your $15 ticket includes bottomless wine or whiskey.
You may dream of getting married in a foreign destination, but your friends and family are hoping you'll stick close to home.
They may seem like a random jumble of letters and numbers, but they contain key information about your flight. Here's how to read your boarding pass like a pro.
You can fulfill your 1990s fantasy of living like a Spice Girl by booking a night on board the Spice Bus through Airbnb.
The popular ride-sharing service is rolling out a feature for premium users that allows passengers to request their driver stop talking.
Data from the U.S. Department of Transportation can shed light on where airlines fall in maintaining on-time departures, safe pet handling, and other important traveler considerations.
It was 150 years ago today—on May 10, 1869—that "The Last Spike" was driven into America's first transcontinental railroad. The spike was made of gold, so anyone could tell it was important, but there was plenty more to get excited about.
One way to increase your chances of seeing your checked bags at your destination airport is to choose the airline you fly with wisely.
A 45-minute train ride from Amsterdam, Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands is home to millions of flowers, including the tulips the region is known for.
The allure of foreign countries and far-off places is tempting, but sometimes when you want to get away, the best adventures can be found right in your backyard.
The airport experience doesn't have to be so anxiety-inducing. Many now offer gyms, yoga rooms, meditation areas, and much more.
Anxious travelers passing through Scotland's Aberdeen Airport will soon have the option to go to a "canine crew" of therapy dogs for comfort.
One of Joan Rivers's favorite vacation spots wasn't a tropical beach or a ritzy villa—it was Colonial Williamsburg.
With a Geiger counter and the right permits, visitors can enter Chernobyl's 18-mile Zone of Exclusion. What they'll encounter is straight out of a horror movie.
You might not think of Dubai as a budget destination, but its 5-star hotels are among the "cheapest" (well, let's say least expensive) on the chart.
The "Color Explorer" will attend a music festival, go kayaking in Canada, and take a stroll down Charleston's Rainbow Row.
The roadside attraction, which first opened in the '60s, has been demolished. There's good news, though: The Arizona location will be reopened soon for a limited run.