Easy, breezy summer getaways outside the city June 13, 2011 June 13: From beating the heat outside New York City to winding down in Wisconsin, Travel + Leisure’s Sarah Spagnolo reveals simple and affordable options for quick and easy weekend escapes.

Easy, breezy summer getaways outside the city June 13, 2011 June 13: From beating the heat outside New York City to winding down in Wisconsin, Travel + Leisure’s Sarah Spagnolo reveals simple and affordable options for quick and easy weekend escapes.

Plane sways out of control near landing May 05, 2011 May 5: Passengers aboard a flight endured a harrowing experience as the plane swayed out of control before landing in Moscow.

TSA gives 8-year-old pat-down April 15, 2011 April 15: An 8-year-old boy was in Portland, Oregon, was recently subjected to a TSA pat-down. Spencer Sheahan and his mother, Heather Sheahan, join msnbc to discuss the incident.

TSA gives 8-year-old pat-down April 15, 2011 April 15: An 8-year-old boy was in Portland, Oregon, was recently subjected to a TSA pat-down. Spencer Sheahan and his mother, Heather Sheahan, join msnbc to discuss the incident.

Island hopping in the studio February 08, 2011 Feb. 8: In light of winter’s gloom and In honor of the St. Croix Food and Wine experience, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb celebrate the fun and sun of the Caribbean.

Carnival cruise ship rescues 3 men, cat January 24, 2011 Jan. 24: Three Florida men and a cat were rescued from their boat by crew members of a Carnival cruise ship after sending out a distress call Saturday afternoon.

Las Vegas' brain treatment center January 07, 2011 Jan.   7: "People are going to be attracted to it,"  says Medical Director Dr Jeffrey Cummings talks about Las Vegas' Lou Ruvo Brain Treatment Center.

Medical tourism in Las Vegas? January 07, 2011 Jan.   7: Nevada Economist John Restrepo talks about the potential for medical tourism in Las Vegas.

Unique offerings for patients January 07, 2011 Jan.   7: "Patients will travel all the world if you offer something unique," says Medical Director Karen Fields talks about the mission at Nevada Cancer Institute.

Mayor Goodman: Las Vegas can become a ... January 07, 2011 Jan.   7: Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman says medical tourism is "a natural" for Las Vegas

Winter storm slams Northeast December 27, 2010 Dec.   27: The blizzard of the year that pummeled the Northeast has dumped up to 29 inches of snow in some areas, making for treacherous conditions on the ...

What to do when you’re stranded December 27, 2010 Dec.   27: Travelocity Senior Travel Editor Genevieve Shaw Brown shares tips for travelers dealing with the backlog of canceled flights.

Rockin' holiday cheer at the ... December 16, 2010 Dec.   16: A Christmas-themed flash mob brings holiday cheer as flyers and employees alike bust out some moves at Chicago’s Southwest Airlines terminal. ...

Stricken cruise ship towed home November 10, 2010 Nov. 10: Passengers on the Carnival cruise ship  Splendor are "safe and healthy," according to the Coast Guard. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

U.S. Navy on the way to stricken cruise liner November 09, 2010 Nov. 9: The U.S.S. Ronald Reagan is on its way to help the passengers and crew aboard the cruise ship Carnival Splendor, which lies stricken off the coast of Mexico after an engine fire disabled ...

Eat your way to a great vacation May 10, 2010 May 10: From the Caribbean’s jerk to Maine’s lobster, Nilou Motamed of Travel + Leisure magazine shares her top five affordable foodie destinations.