It’s a Glorious Time to Hike the High Sierra, Now a Paradise of Wildflowers and Snow
By Lila Seidman From Los Angeles Times "Have you ever heard of the cowboy straddle?" my partner, Emanuel, asked. Without waiting for a reply, he hoisted himself onto a log ...
09-21-2023
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Ed Perkins on Travel: Rail Renaissance Here?
Next week, Brightline will start regular operations from Miami to Orlando Airport using a new line that extends the original line from West Palm Beach to Orlando. The ...
09-19-2023
The Best Places in the Caribbean for Nature Lovers
By Patrick Clarke From TravelPulse It's no secret that the Caribbean is one of the world's premier regions for breathtaking nature. However, some places stand out as can't-miss ...
09-18-2023
Find Black Heritage in Richmond, Indiana
A city in the east-central part of Indiana might not be the first place you'd think to look for Black history. "What about Atlanta? Or Little Rock? Or ...
09-17-2023
How a Bronze Mouse Made My Wishes Come True on a Baltic Sea Cruise
By Carol Ann Davidson From Tribune News Service Despite my initial concerns about traveling to the Baltic Sea because of the nearby war in Ukraine, my 10-day, six-country ...
09-17-2023
Eastern Indiana City Is Rich in Reasons to Visit
My husband and I had gone to Richmond, Indiana, to learn about Black history, and we found what we were looking for. We toured the home of Levi ...
09-16-2023
Autumn Adventures: Your Roadmap for a Fall Road Trip
It's a beautiful time of year to take the scenic route to your destination.
09-15-2023
It’s Much Harder to Find an Airbnb in NYC as New Rules Take Hold
By Natalie Lung From Bloomberg News NEW YORK—It’s gotten much harder to find an Airbnb rental in New York City. That’s because of new rules that took effect ...
09-15-2023
Frolic in Las Vegas’ Fabulous Pool District This Fall
By Laurie Baratti From TravelPulse Given the relentless heat waves that have affected much of the U.S. this summer, it’s pretty reasonable to expect that a so-called Indian ...
09-15-2023
Travel Agents Share Top Strategies to Avoid a Bad Experience
By Holly Johnson From TravelPulse Travel disasters can come in nearly any form, turning your vacation into a giant headache in a hurry. For example, losing your luggage ...
09-15-2023
Halloween and Christmas Are the New Summer at California Theme Parks
By Brady MacDonald From The Mercury News It used to be that you could toss a bowling ball down Main Street, USA without hitting a soul on Halloween ...
09-14-2023
Here’s What to Expect for Colorado’s Fall Colors
John Meyer The Denver Post (TNS) DENVER—Colorado’s aspen stands are thriving, and that bodes well for fabulous leaf-peeping this fall, according to one of the state’s leading forestry ...
09-14-2023
Presidential Home: Visiting Eisenhower’s Farm
In 1950, the Eisenhowers started looking in Gettysburg for a place to call their own and settled on a red-brick farmhouse on 189 acres of land.
09-12-2023
Island-Hopping Through Stockholm’s Idyllic Archipelago
For years I'd flown over Stockholm's famed archipelago, or glided by it on a big cruise ship heading for Helsinki. When I finally dived into the 80 miles ...
09-12-2023
Ed Perkins on Travel: Should You Avoid All Tourist Traps?
Chances are that someone in your past has described some attraction or activity as a tourist trap, along with the suggestion that you avoid it. The good folks ...
09-12-2023
Travel Agents Share Top Strategies to Avoid a Bad Experience
By Holly Johnson From TravelPulse Travel disasters can come in nearly any form, turning your vacation into a giant headache in a hurry. For example, losing your luggage ...
09-11-2023
History and Nature Delight in Scotland
The first thing that impressed my wife, Fyllis, and me about the area of Scotland that we were visiting was its natural beauty. Both the Highlands and central ...
09-10-2023
For the Best Ski Trip This Winter, Start Planning Now
Make the most of your time on the slopes.
09-10-2023
Trips With Loved Ones for Any Season
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Family travel is always in season. Which destination is on your calendar? Here are five places to consider. 1. Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica ...
09-10-2023
Old Traditions Are Alive and Well in Scotland
Ask anyone what they think of when they think of Scotland, and they'll probably say bagpipes, kilts, and clan tartans. And if the year were 1746, you would ...
09-9-2023
More Americans Plan Vacations, Even as They Sour on the Economy
By Augusta Saraiva From Bloomberg News Americans might be fretting about the job market and inflation, but it’s not stopping them from splurging on vacations. Nearly half of ...
09-9-2023
Tobago a Warm and Friendly Solo Travel Destination
By Lacey Pfalz From TravelPulse When traveling to Tobago, you’ll find that the Caribbean ocean and the balmy tropical temperatures aren’t the only warm things on the island. ...
09-8-2023
What Is It About Austin? Simply Put, This Texas City Has It All
By Patti Nickell From Tribune News Service For a whale-watching cruise there’s Boston, for a dolphin-watching cruise, Miami, but for a bat-watching cruise, go to Austin, Texas. From ...
09-8-2023