Travel was at the center of some of the biggest news stories of the year. July’s FAA shutdown, the implementation of the passenger bill of rights, and American Airlines filing for bankruptcy made the travel industry headline news.  The tsunami that devastated parts of Japan, the death of Osama Bin Laden, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, and even the Royal wedding also impacted the way we travel. Reminisce with us in our slideshow of the top travel news stories of 2011 .

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By Tatiana Rodriguez for PeterGreenberg.com