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Slide and video presentation on Ecuador
ECUADOR Presentation Using slides and video, veteran traveler Marilyn Murphy will present her experiences in E...
Your Scene: A touch of blue on the Emerald Isle
Hallie Masler of Westwood snapped this gull last month as they both sailed Alaska's Inside Passage. \"The clouds...
Medieval hill towns of Provence manage to maintain their charms
Some people say it served Peter Mayle right when a fan tracked him down in Provence and walked into his sitting ...
Massachusetts' Garden in the Woods as a 45-acre haven for native plants
Trillium, goldenstar, five spot, wild bleeding heart. They sound like the ingredients for a magic potion. ...
Mexico City offers tourists free health insurance
1 Mexico Officials in Mexico City hope to lure skittish tourists with unusual bait: free health insurance. Unde...
Planning your trip to Massachusetts
NEW ENGLAND WILD FLOWER SOCIETY'S GARDEN IN THE WOODS 180 Hemenway Road, a few miles north of Framingham, Mass...
Visiting homes of American literary giants
In New England, history is as thick as the soil. Of special note are the homes and estates of the nation's great...
Readers recommend: Cooking tours in Italy
ITALY Appetizing trip Tania Pascuzzi organizes cooking tours in gorgeous Tropea. We cooked in a country home, ...
Letters: Little people, big moment
Little people, big moment \"Off to See the Wizard,\" by Jay Jones [Aug. 9], was fantastic. He referred to Jerry...
Get L.A. advice on Travelin' Local
Travelin' Local welcomes tourists to the Southland and gives a guided tour complete with good-quality photos, wa...
Seven great spots and one favorite snack to get you through Hong Kong
HONG KONG -- I grew up hearing stories about Hong Kong. My parents lived there until they were teens, before mov...
Travel Web sites: What's the difference?
A traveler booking a night at the Ft. Wayne Marriott hotel on Aug. 19-20 may get a surprise when checking prices...
Grand Rapids: A relaxed urban getaway
I'm sitting with my wife on the fringe of Rosa Parks Circle as a multiracial band blasts bluesy tunes for a smal...
The other side of the road
Driving in the British Isles is wonderful -- once you remember to stay on the left and after you've mastered the...
News from around the world
Gov't asking why airline passengers were stranded WASHINGTON -- The overnight stranding of 47 airline passenger...
Your Scene: A touch of blue on the Emerald Isle
Patrick Brown of Westwood took this photo of a lovely little home during a recent 10-day journey to Ireland with...
Calendar: events for August 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival When, where: Aug. 28 to 30, Golden Gate Park Highlights: Th...
Readers recommend: Montenegro church
MONTENEGRO A rocky start In the Gulf of Kotor, in the former Yugoslavia, a small island was created over the c...
Programs on photography and India
PHOTOGRAPHY SeminarWayne Leeming of Leeming Photography will present \"Travel Photography in the Digital Age,\"...
Letters: Copenhagen on two wheels
Copenhagen on two wheels Kudos to Susan Spano for her articles on bike riding in Denmark [\"On Bicycle, See the...
'The Wizard of Oz' back home in Oconomowoc, Wis.
Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood rightfully boasts about the scores of legendary film stars who have walke...
Off to see the Oz Museum in Wamego, Kan.
For Johnpaul Cafiero and his siblings, the annual screening of \"The Wizard of Oz\" meant home-baked chocolate c...
A road trip of sights and sounds suggested by readers
As I thought about my two-week cross-country road trip this summer, I was wary about going it alone. But I found...
Help packing the kids and suitcases from Trekaroo.com
Trekaroo.com aims to answer the parental cry for a more family-oriented, review-centric travel site. What's hot...
Programs on Asia, Australia and Morocco
CHINA Slide show Photographer Chun Ming Huang will present images of landscapes, people and culture from his t...
Calendar: events for August 2009
FALLBROOK, CALIF. Wine & 'a Bite' Art Walk When, where: Aug. 15, downtown Highlights: At each of five art de...
Your Scene: Wyoming's Cheyenne Frontier Days
Stephen Krupnick of Laguna Beach was fortunate to have this angle from behind the release chutes, where he snapp...
Search for airfares on Facebook? Yes, you can
American Airlines has added a fare-finding feature to its Travel Bag application within Facebook. The Travel Ba...
News from around the world
Airlines June delays worst of the year NEW YORK – U.S. airlines in June turned in their worst on-time performan...
Take the plunge in Budapest
In Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital, you can sample spicy paprika at the Great Market Hall (designed by Gusta...
Tips for travel on the cheap
Until recently, frugality just wasn't something you bragged about. But with the economic meltdown, Americans are...
By bicycle, an up-close visit to Denmark's Funen island
While this year's Tour de France cyclists struggled to overcome rain, cold and hills, I took a four-day bike tri...
Letters: Roamin' around New Zealand
Common sense is what's missing Regarding \"Pala Casino Upgrades Pay Off\" [July 12], I was amazed at what Beve...
Readers recommend: Tip for euros
FRANCE A euros tip If you're going to France and want to use traveler's checks, try to buy them in euros...
Travelaxe provides hotel price comparisons online
Travelaxe.com compares hotels from different booking sites so you can find a cheaper room and feel good about th...
Planning your trip to Copenhagen, Denmark
BIKE COPENHAGEN WITH MIKE 011-45-26-39-56-88, www.bikecopenhagenwithmike.dk, depart from Copenhagen Bikes at ...
Copenhagen by bike, to take part in the social whirl
It seems as though everybody bikes in Copenhagen: moms pushing kids in three-wheeled bike carts, chain smokers, ...
A bicycle trip through Thailand becomes a tribute
One single strand of string bound us together: 17 travelers, 32 guardian spirits, four guides, and a Buddhist mo...
Stockholm a stunning blend of old and new
With its steel-and-glass Modernist buildings and dedication to green living, Stockholm has the feel of a gleamin...
For some frequent fliers, trading miles is the way to go
Scott Hintz needed more miles with American Airlines to book a free trip to Morocco this spring, and he had seve...
News from around the world
Mexico City gives medical insurance to tourists MEXICO CITY – The Mexico City government has launched a program...
Planning your trip to Denmark
THE BEST WAY From LAX, connecting service (change of plane) to Copenhagen is offered on Delta, British, Air Fr...
Programs on travel writing, Europe and India
GLOBAL Travel writing Readings by Susan Van Allen, Jill Paris and Chris Epting, whose work is included in \"Th...
Your Scene: A surreal Great Barrier Reef
Clark Woodford of Los Angeles was about 60 miles out to sea above Australia's Great Barrier Reef when he took th...
The Lost World of Venezuela's Mt. Roraima
Ever since my wife saw the Disney/Pixar movie \"Up,\" she's been calling me Mr. Fredricksen. He's the 78-year-ol...
Planning your trip to Venezuela
THE BEST WAY TO VENEZUELA From LAX, Continental, Delta, American, Mexicana, LACSA and Copa offer connecting ser...
Readers recommend: Exquisite dining in Santa Cruz
CALIFORNIA Exquisite dining While overnighting in Santa Cruz, I had dinner at the new dining room at the Bonny...
France's Vaux le Vicomte vs. Italy's Villa Farnese
I spend a lot of time looking for a second home in Europe. You know -- the sort of place to spend lazy weekends ...
Find the right beach resort for you
Myidealbeach.com is the best five-minute work distraction this side of a Mai Tai. Whether you can take a vacatio...
Letters: Pala Casino and Kauai dining
Common sense is what's missing Regarding \"Pala Casino Upgrades Pay Off\" [July 12], I was amazed at what Beve...
Calendar: events for August 2009
VICTORIA, CANADA Bayview Residences Victoria Symphony Splash When, where: Aug. 2, Inner Harbour Highlights: W...
Door County by kayak
There are those moments when the Great Lakes are sleeping giants. A stillness settles in, and the water becomes...
Airbags for airliners: Will they cost travelers?
You may never need them at 35,000 feet, but you'll be glad they're around if you do. Defibrillators, medical kit...
10 secrets airlines don't want you to know
Travel is great – only problem is, you usually have to fly to get anywhere good. And that can be a drag. Here ar...
News from around the world
For some fliers, trading miles is the way to go Scott Hintz needed more miles with American Airlines to book a ...
Programs on Iceland, Italy and India
ICELAND Slide show Brian and Noosha Sims will present their recent trip, \"Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice a...
Calendar: events from July to August 2009
LOS ANGELES Music in the L.A. Zoo When, where: July 24, Los Angeles Zoo Highlights: Classic-rock bands coveri...
Rolling and roaming in New Zealand by camper van
My husband, Nolan, and I had pulled in next to a train station to make coffee in our rented Volkswagen Vanagon c...
Your Scene: Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina is advancing
Edgar Romo of Costa Mesa shot this river of ice moving down from the Andes in Argentina. The Perito Moreno glaci...
Letters: Epic rivalry on and off the field
Epic rivalry on and off the field Regarding \"Move Over, Autumn,\" by Susan Spano [July 12]. On Nov. 14, Willia...
A bad economy adds up to good vacation deals
Talk about fireworks. In a burst of post-Fourth of July sales, Southwest Airlines turned the clock back with 199...
Planning your trip to Connecticut
From LAX, nonstop service to Hartford is offered on Southwest. Connecting service (change of planes) is offered ...
Archaeological tours and programs in Rome
Visiting archaeological sites where digs are underway and tourist access is limited is generally discouraged. Bu...
Rooting up ancient Rome
It is often said that you can't repair a water main, break ground for a parking garage or dig up a potato in Rom...
Recent archaeological developments in Rome
A new home for the Ara Pacis altar, a masterpiece dating from 13 BC that commemorates the military victories of ...
Planning your trip to New Zealand
From LAX, nonstop service to Auckland is available on Air New Zealand and Qantas, direct service (stop, no chang...
Connecticut a playground for grown-ups
When I planned this trip to Connecticut, I expected to be awash in a sea of blue blazers, pink polo shirts and c...
Google now offering travel itineraries
Have you taken a Google City Tour? The latest experiment (citytours.googlelabs.com) from Google Labs suggests ...
News from around the world
Chicago bus tours Michael Jackson's home in Gary CHICAGO – A tour company is selling tickets for a tour from Ch...
How European tourist scams play out
Gelato in hand, you're strolling down a street in Italy, when suddenly an attractive woman starts arguing with a...
Near Boston, Longfellow's Wayside Inn
Almost every little town in New England seems to have an olde inne where Paul Revere changed horses or Abigail A...
In Williamstown, Mass., summertime is superb
In the cold, dark, dead of winter, when my thoughts turn to summer, I think of it in New England. I think of sti...
Your Scene: A sunny day in London
During a May trip to London, Francine and Bill Baker of Claremont visited the Tate Modern on a beautiful weekend...
Programs on Peru, Scotland and India
PERU Presentation Photographer Mike Torrey will show slides and talk about his new book, \"Stone Offerings: Ma...
Calendar: events for July 2009
ANAHEIM Par Fore Kids Golf Classic When, where: July 20, Yorba Linda Country Club Highlights: Enjoy meals, bi...
Bargain hotel deals in Tokyo? They should get a medal
Smart and sexy Tokyo hotels for $100 a night? This summer, American travelers are saying Hai! to deals that once...
What's Italian for sandwich?
Never mind gelato. Italian sandwiches are cheap fast food for the gods, constructed with equal concern for flavo...
Q&A with travel guru Arthur Frommer
He is America's premier authority on travel. From the self-published \"Europe on $5 a Day\" in 1957, he grew an ...
Readers recommend: Sete Colinas hotel in Lisbon, Portugal
PORTUGAL A Lisbon bargain Lisbon is amazing. The best part was finding a wonderful hotel that was conveniently...
Mark the fall of Berlin Wall with tour
1 Germany Stop a random handful of Berliners on the street and ask where you might still find a stretch of the...
Planning your trip to Williamstown
THE BEST WAY TO WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS. From LAX, nonstop service to Boston is available on American, JetBlue, Vir...
Selectwisely.com prevents allergies from getting lost in translation
Do your allergies (or your child's) make it challenging for you to travel abroad? Selectwisely.com helps liberat...
Letters: Faroe Islands' treatment of whales
Faroes not good for the whales The Travel section on July 5 highlighted the Faroe Islands, where they have a ma...
Lincoln's travels
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Maybe it was during the surprise storm in New York City. Or earlier, during the growing ligh...
Midwest events
Wisconsin The Great Milwaukee Circus Parade and Bastille Days It's a major double feature in Milwaukee next ...
News from around the world
Maine travel packages being offered AUGUSTA, Maine – Many visitors to Maine associate the state with lobsters, ...
Airline set makes snoozing easy
Name: Dreamsacks Airline Comfort Set What it is: A huge silk blanket (43 by 72 inches), silk pillowcase (15 by ...
Almost roughing it along Indiana's Tippecanoe
With the exception of the Kickapoo, the Tippecanoe River is the most comically named waterway in the Midwest. B...
BullRunning.com helps you take the bull by the horns in Spain
Want to see the running of the bulls in person? BullRunning.com gives you practical travel info for surviving th...
Mt. Greylock is back in business
There was a traffic jam on Mt. Greylock when the road to the summit reopened this spring. The popular Scenic Byw...
Williamstown Theatre Festival is a star attraction
When the Williamstown Theatre Festival opened in the summer of 1955, there was deep concern about allowing prett...
Letters: Raves, faves for Kansas City BBQ
Raves, faves for Kansas City BBQ It was delightful to see Catharine Hamm's well-informed, well-considered write...
Your Scene: Hiking Kauai s Na Pali Coast
It was an ideal day in Kauai, and David Wood of West Hollywood was simply trying to capture friends walking down...
Vacation rentals can save money, but it's buyer beware
Here's a no-lose proposition: You get better accommodations, you get them for less and you get other discounts. ...
Tired of the Smithsonian Museum? Creepy alternatives
Spies and bad guys -- Washington is full of them. But you won't find them lurking in parks or waiting in the sho...
Programs on Belize and travel tips
BELIZE Slide show Mort Loveman will present \"Belize: Pearl of Central America.\" When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesd...
Readers recommend: Bob Dog Pizza in Lake Tahoe
CALIFORNIA Get a slice, dog When visiting Lake Tahoe, be sure to stop at Bob Dog Pizza. It has been voted \"Be...
High-end New York restaurants offer meal deals in recession
You gotta love New York. As soon as the financial bubble burst and the suits started packing their lunches, a ho...
Calendar events for July 2009
NORTH PLAINS, ORE. Northwest String Summit When, where: July 17 to 19, Horning's Hideout Highlights: Three da...
An American holiday outside Paris
It's Fourth of July weekend. My wife, Kathy, and I have a bag full of red, white and blue pinwheels, some Stars ...
Eight tips for smoother air travel
You've got to stop by the bank, pick up your dry cleaning and put gas in your car. That's a lot to do and still ...
News from around the world
Unclear what happens to personal info with Clear NEW YORK – More than a quarter million people are wondering wh...
Lake Creek Lodge in Oregon: 19 cabins in the woods
OREGON Cabins by a creek This resort has 19 cabins in a lovely wooded setting with a lively creek meandering t...
Your Scene: Double jeopardy in South Africa
Carol Wagner of Lake Arrowhead was on safari at Phinda Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, in late Apri...
Tours & cruises: Dublin, Ireland, package lets you plan your own itinerary
DUBLIN Footloose in Ireland Immerse yourself in Irish history with Sceptre Tours' \"Dublin City Package,\" whi...
More on international ATM fees and London sights
Avoiding ATM fees abroad Regarding Catharine Hamm's On the Spot column about ATM/credit card fees [\"A Fee Fren...
Films and programs: Author to give presentation on book about California
CALIFORNIA Presentation Eric Peterson discusses his book \"Ramble California: A Wanderer's Guide to the Offbea...
Calendar: events from July to August 2009
SANTA BARBARA French Festival When, where: July 11 and 12, Oak Park Highlights: The 22nd annual Bastille Day ...
John Dillinger tours look at his life and crimes
It must have been hard for most folks (with the exception of FBI agents) not to take a shine to the gentlemanly ...
StoodThere.com offers worldwide vacation photos by travelers
StoodThere.com can inspire your next trip by letting you see photos from travelers who have already been there. ...
Sweet deals on upscale hotels
There are deals to be had. Hotels need you, and they need your money, and in this time of downturn, they aren't ...
Helpful travel Web sites
The summer travel season is upon us, so it's once again time to think about hitting the road. This time of year ...
News from around the world
Airlines add fees -- and some fees on top of fees MINNEAPOLIS – As if charging $15 to check a bag weren't enoug...
Texas wine country a rising lone star
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas -- At Dry Comal Creek Vineyards and Winery, in this state's lovely and looping Hill Country...
Ice cream hot spots in the Midwest
WILTON, Iowa -- Anything worth having is, as they say, worth waiting for. The ice cream at the Wilton Candy Kitc...
Letters: More to see and do in London
More to see and do in London I'm a lifelong Anglophile, a resident of London in the '80s and an enthusiastic v...
Your Scene: Lifting the veil on Moscow
Edgar Romo of Costa Mesa and his wife, Yolanda, were on their second visit to Moscow when they came across these...
Argentina slide show features national parks and wineries
ARGENTINA Slide show Analia and Darek Przebieda will present images from the Cuyo region of western Argentina,...
Readers recommend: Car tours in Japan offer reasonable rates
JAPAN Touring by car The MK taxi company offers high-quality car and driver tours for only slightly more than ...
Blue Hippo Travel picks hotels to match amenities wish lists
Let a former travel agent help you find a hotel you might not know existed on Blue Hippo Travel, www.bluehippot...
Calendar: events from June to September 2009
BEVERLY HILLS Concours d'Elegance When, where: Today, lining the 300 and 400 blocks of Rodeo Drive Highligh...
News from around the world
English city of Bradford named UN City of Film LONDON The magic of the movies sparkles on sunny Hollywood,...
Lima more than a stop en route to the Andes
Falling in love with Lima doesn't come easy. The drive into the city from the airport is lined with flashing ne...
News from around the world
New low-cost airline targets smaller markets By VICTOR EPSTEIN, Associated Press Writer Victor Epstein, Associat...
Airline passengers could get a 1-2-3 punch
Corporate travel and ticket sales of premium seats are down. Overall demand is weak. And fuel prices are rising ...
Readers Recommend: Highland Dell Lodge in Northern California
CALIFORNIA River splendor Recently we discovered a historic lodge built in 1906 that sits on the banks of the ...
Your Scene: Carlsbad s beauty comes naturally
Ralph Velasco was looking for photo ops during a drive through Carlsbad in April, when he came upon a worker ten...
Slide show on volunteer experience in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA Slide show MaryEllen Schoeman will talk and show slides from her experience volunteering for thre...
Calendar: events for June and July 2009
LAKE TAHOE, TRUCKEE AND RENO, NEV. Tour de Nez When, where: June 17 to 21, throughout the region Highlights: ...
Letters: Brewing up a storm along the coast
Brewing up a coastal storm Here are a couple that Scott Martelle missed in his \"Coastal Brews and Views\" [Jun...
Bing lands with a bang, but will it boom?
The travel section of Bing ( www.bing.com/travel) is one of the major upsides to Microsoft's new search engine. ...
Planning your trip to Massachusetts' Thoreau country
THE BEST WAY TO THOREAU COUNTRY From LAX, American, JetBlue (beginning Wednesday), United and Virgin America ...
Concord: Where redcoats and Walden Pond meet
\"The change from storm and winter to serene and mild weather, from dark and sluggish hours to bright and elasti...
A vacation with Cold War games? Head for Russia and Ukraine
Forget ballerinas, St. Petersburg's frothy architecture and the herbal aromas of bathhouses. There's another, ha...
News from around the world
New exhibit traces arc of Norman Rockwell's career NEWPORT, R.I. – Norman Rockwell's first cover for The Saturd...
Collapsible pet bowls make traveling easier
Name: Bamboo Pet Silicone Travel Bowl What it is: An easily transported collapsible plastic bowl to accommodate...
Nature, culture and shopping along the Maine coast
There's more to Maine than just lobsters and lighthouses - as any experienced Maine-iac will attest. Though New ...
Your Scene: Splashdown in Washington
Greg May of Irvine caught this wakeboarding splashdown during a boating trip on Washington's Lake Chelan. He was...
Was Rail Europe's Eurail pass deal a fast one or not?
Hoping to buy $442 rail passes for $125 during an online promotion, Henry Sands said he and his wife, Kaaran, sp...
Programs on France, photography and Bolivia
FRANCE Slide show Adrian Kalvinskas will present \"A Walk Through Paris,\" including the Left Bank, Right Bank...
Celebrating the centennial of Alice Huyler Ramsey's road trip
Tuesday is the 100th anniversary of a landmark travel feat in American history: It was the beginning of a journe...
A vacation with Cold War games? Head for Russia and Ukraine
1 Russia Forget ballerinas, St. Petersburg's frothy architecture and the herbal aromas of bathhouses. There's ...
Letters: Dual-sport riders roar back
Dual-sport riders roar back I loved reading Dan Neil's “Clutch Time” [May 24] about dual-sport rid...
Planning your trip to Jarbidge Wilderness Area
THE BEST WAY TO JARBIDGE From Los Angeles, take Interstate 5 to Sacramento, then Interstate 80 east to Nevada....
Travel calendar
CLOVIS, CALIF. Rumble to the Summit When, where: June 12 and 13, Clovis Rodeo Grounds Highlights: A motorcycl...
An alternative vacation: Lighthouse keeping
It was early afternoon of Day 2 at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum when, between untangling a stubborn mess...
News from around the world
Ants get their place in Smithsonian exhibit WASHINGTON – Running a museum is no picnic, but the Smithsonian is ...
Southwest to let small pets fly in cabin for $75
Southwest Airlines said Friday that it plans to start selling airline tickets for family pets, one of several in...
Barbizon's natural artistry
It was one of those spring days in Paris that makes even the French smile. The trees along the Boulevard St. Ger...
Readers recommend: Original Berlin Walks a delight
GERMANY Berlin delight For anyone beginning a tour of Europe, we recommend Berlin's \"Spy Nest Walking Tour.\"...
Your Scene: Llama love in Ecuador
Norman Zafman of Beverly Hills took this photo of his granddaughter Malena Zafman-Ordnung, 9, on a family trip t...
France's Palace of Fontainebleau offers the royal treatment
Visitors to Paris almost inevitably take a day away from the city to see the nearby Château de Versailles, seat ...
Presentation on 'Sustainability Across Africa'
AFRICA Presentation Rob Holmes, president of the nonprofit Green Living Project in Van Nuys, will present \"S...
Planning your trip to Barbizon, France
THE BEST WAY TO BARBIZON From LAX, Air Tahiti Nui and Air France fly nonstop to Paris. Delta, United, American...
Driving tour of villages near Gâtinais National Park where artists lived
As soon as the rail line from Paris reached Fontainebleau in 1849, the forest became a popular destination for ...
Letters: No time or place for off-roading
No time or place for off-roading Dan Neil's article on the Mojave Desert off-road motorcycle camp was untimely,...
MapQuest.com's latest features just in time for summer road trip
Plan your summer road trip using MapQuest.com. What's hot: I have to remind myself that websites evolve. I use...
Calendar: events for June 2009
SAN FRANCISCO North Beach Festival When, where: June 13 and 14, Washington Square and the 1200 to 1500 blocks ...
Where do hotel executives like to stay?
Even the pros need to take a vacation and recharge. Where do top hotel executives choose to go and why? What are...
Paris museums reign supreme for viewing Barbizon paintings
Around 1850, American artists and collectors discovered Fontainebleau Forest, including the New England painter ...
Visiting Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
If you're hoping to find a less expensive ocean getaway this summer, consider incorporating Delaware's Rehoboth ...
News from around the world
New low-cost airline targets smaller markets By VICTOR EPSTEIN, Associated Press Writer Victor Epstein, Associat...
Programs on Taiwan, Europe and backpacking
ASIA Slide show Mort Loveman will present \"Taiwan: The Beautiful Island.\" When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at ...
Your Scene: Face time in Cuba
Mick Garris of Studio City took this shot of his wife, Cynthia, with one of the more colorful locals during a tr...
Readers recommend: Bisbee Breakfast Club
ARIZONA Join the club The Breakfast Club has a big counter and about 12 tables. It serves breakfast and lunch....
Voyij.com will have you ready to pack your bags
Voyij.com seduces your inner accountant with travel deals that are ready to be taken advantage of this weekend. ...
Calendar: events from June to September 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Union Street Festival When, where: June 6 and 7, Union Street, between Gough and Steiner Highli...
Find China in a New York minute
NEW YORK -- If you're a foodie who's too broke to fly to China, I have three words for you: Go to Flushing. Sur...
News from around the world
Exhibit explores world of weird mammals By ULA ILNYTZKY, Associated Press Writer Ula Ilnytzky, Associated Press ...
Fewer Americans will vacation this summer
The number of vacationing Americans will be down this summer, according to a new AP-Gfk Poll, and a third of Ame...
Ocean City: More Maryland shore for less
Last year, when escalating gas prices put a crimp in some vacationers' plans, AOL Travel named Ocean City, Md. o...
Diverse places getting diverted Mexico tourism
The cruise Zenaiva Cervantes booked was to stop in sun-drenched beach cities on the Mexican Riviera. The cruise ...
10 for the road: Better travel photos
Top 10 tips for taking better vacation photos, from members of the Society of American Travel Writers: 1. Shoot...
Programs on Europe, Tanzania and mountaineering
ARMENIA Slide show Matthew Karanian and Robert Kurkjian, co-authors of \"The Stone Garden Guide: Armenia and K...
Calendar: events from May to June 2009
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIF. Kinetic Grand Championship When, where: May 23 to 25, between Arcata and Ferndale Hig...
The Berlin Wall, 20 years after the fall
For almost 30 years, desperate East Germans tried to drive through it, tunnel under it and fly over it. More tha...
Your Scene: A time for reflection in Morro Bay
Ricki Vester and her husband, Alan, rented kayaks during a family trip to Morro Bay, Calif., in March 2007. \"As...
Readers recommend: Rooftop splendor in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA Rooftop splendor There are plenty of great places around Charleston, but this inn is one of the...
Keeping an eye on Che Guevara with CheSpotting.com
Join the revolution! Participate in CheSpotting.com and make an adventure out of your next outing. What's ho...
Letters: Mozzarella memories by the slice
Where mozzarella meets memories Regarding \"Where the Mozzarella Roams\" by Susan Spano [May 10]. Now I'm hung...
News from around the world
Statue of Liberty crown to reopen July 4 By VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press Writer Verena Dobnik, Associated Pre...
Obika: Where mozzarella acts like sushi
Silvio Ursini, an Italian who earned a business degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and serve...
Campania region is where fresh mozzarella roams
The Italian buffalo is a massive beast with eyes that glow red and a bony rump. Resistant to any change in routi...
Italy: Beautiful, unspoiled Paestum
Even if there were no fresh mozzarella cheese on the wide plain that edges the Gulf of Salerno in southern Camp...
How to get to Italy's mozzarella hot spots
THE BEST WAY From LAX, Continental, Lufthansa, American, Air France, British, US Airways, United, Delta and KL...
Weighing in on the laptop lightweights
On a recent trip, my romance with my MacBook Pro hit the skids. When I'm forced to check my rolling carry-on and...
Flying the 'elite' skies
When an airline invites \"elite\" passengers to board, you may wonder what those travelers know that you don't ...
Your Scene: Winging it in Healdsburg, Calif.
Diana Friedberg's family woke up last Thanksgiving to the sound of fluttering wings. The family was spending the...
Readers recommend: Old Sedona Inn
ARIZONA Native Sedona The best-kept secret in Sedona is the Old Sedona Inn. The margaritas were killers, and t...
Demonstration on how to 'Pack Light, Pack Right'
PACKING Presentation Angel Castellanos, store manager at Distant Lands, will demonstrate how to \"Pack Light, ...
Calendar: events from May to September 2009
WENATCHEE VALLEY, WASH. Northwest Mariachi Festival When, where: May 20 to 23, Wenatchee High School. Highlig...
Raveable.com offers quick and easy hotel reviews
Keep your eye on Raveable, a new hotel review collection website that considers itself the \"Cliffs-Notes for ho...
Actually, RVing can be quite a bargain
Actually, RVing can be a bargain I enjoyed Jane Engle's point-counterpoint between me and Darcy Jacobs [\"A Roo...
Is travel to Mexico safe amid swine flu fears?
There are some questions and answers for travelers regarding swine flu, flights and cruises to Mexico, travel in...
News from around the world
US carriers cutting service to Mexico By DAVID KOENIG, AP Airlines Writer David Koenig, Ap Airlines Writer Fri ...
Peace in Bahamas, beauty in Rome
She has been competing internationally since age 14 and now, at 42, swimmer Dara Torres has 12 Olympic medals fr...
Washington, D.C., in a weekend
Of all American cities, Washington, D.C., may be the easiest to see on the run. Weekend warriors (or anyone else...
In search of Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Todd Lincoln brought psychics into the White House 120 years before Nancy Reagan did. She defined what it w...
Britain remembers Henry the VIII
1 Britain He's Henry the VIII, he is, he is -- and these days he's everywhere you look in Britain. The Tudor ...
Programs on the Middle East and Italy
ITALY Presentation Bill Disselhorst of Italian Country Cooking School near Rome will offer \"Top 10 Tips for T...
Your Scene: Stirring Dutch scenery
Robert Berthel of Fountain Valley was on a Netherlands river cruise with his wife, Ruth, in March when he came a...
Letters: Under/over? The debate rages on
Under/over? The debate rages on Regarding \"Places Underrated\" in the April 19 Travel section: My two favorite...
Readers recommend: Mammoth Dog Teams
CALIFORNIA Ruff riders My daughter and I recently rode through the Inyo National Forest, with 10 dogs pulling ...
X-ray visions into world of lost bags
No traveler wants an airline to lose his or her luggage. But Is This Your Luggage (www.isthisyourluggage.com) is...
Calendar: events for May 2009
SEATTLE University District Street Fair When, where: May 16 and 17, University District Highlights: The 40th...
Swine flu and travel plans: Stay informed on H1N1 virus
Because the situation with the H1N1 virus, commonly called swine flu, is fluid, travelers need as much informati...
Your Scene: This Napa trip cut the mustard
Lonnie Horn of Irvine took this shot during a January visit to Napa Valley with her husband, Chuck. The weather ...
Readers recommend: Elephantstay in Thailand
THAILAND Big fun Elephantstay is an opportunity to get up close with elephants. The village raises, trains and...
Letters: Of noisy beaches and quiet prairies
Of noisy beaches and quiet prairies I believe Jane Engle needs to check out Carpinteria once again. Thanks to a...
Calendar: events for May 2009
SAN DIEGO Fiesta Cinco de Mayo When, where: May 2 and 3, Old Town State Historic Park. Highlights: Commemorat...
Films and programs on France, Asia and Latin America
ASIA Presentation Photographer Pierre Odier will offer his explorations of the Xinjiang autonomous region of C...
Travel + Leisure site has weekend getaway planner
Travel + Leisure has a new Weekend Getaway tool ( www.travelandleisure.com/weekend -getaways) to help you plan y...
News from around the world
Strategies for trimming summer vacation costs By EILEEN AJ CONNELLY, AP Personal Finance Writer Eileen Aj Connel...
Left Bank vs. Right: A tale of two cities
PARIS--In the middle, there is no need to choose. And the middle of the City of Light is the Seine River and th...
Travel discounts for the jobless
Pink slip travelers? Furlough tourists? Jobless vacationers? Call them what you will, they are a surprising n...
Underrated destinations recommended by Times readers
Nature in the Eastern Sierra Nevadas. Art in a deep Polish salt mine. A friendly Wisconsin town. A hike with vie...
Hotels want you to take stuff home
More times than he can count, Gregory Day has been asked where guests of Shutters on the Beach can buy the rolli...
Readers recommend: Black Hills thrills
SOUTH DAKOTA Black Hills thrills South Dakota's Black Hills region encompasses Mt. Rushmore, the Crazy Horse...
Letters: Rude teenagers should stay home
Rude teenagers should stay home I enjoyed Amanda Jones' article on Peru [\"An Amazon Adventure,\" April 12], bu...
Calendar: events from April to May 2009
LOS ANGELES BritWeek When, where: Tuesday to May 9, various venues. Highlights: Events celebrating British c...
Zurich's spring greeting
We knew something was afoot in Zurich when our lazy walk through the streets of the old city turned into a full-...
BoardingArea.com a bookmark for the business traveler
BoardingArea.com is a virtual briefcase for business travelers. It's a portal for handpicked travel blogs from t...
Southwest Airlines to fly out of LaGuardia
Southwest Airlines said it will set up shop at LaGuardia Airport in June, the carrier's first entry into the maj...
Wisconsin's Taliesin open and thriving
MILWAUKEE--Taliesin opens for the season in April, and officials there expect big crowds, despite the recession....
News from around the world
Freestylin' it: Hard Rock Park in SC gets new name Thu Apr 9, 2:27 pm ET MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – There will be a m...
Gay travel: Tourism industry targets those less willing to give up vacations
As Americans rejigger their budgets to abide the nation's economic gloom, travel plans are being routinely cast ...
When a layoff cancels a trip
You pay thousands in deposits for a trip and then get laid off. Now what? If your travel insurer, cruise or airl...
An adventure along the Amazon
As summer looms and you're in a panic about what to do with the kids (an all-too-familiar scenario at my house),...
Readers recommend: Alpine surprise
We found a delightful oasis in Pretoria called the Alpine Attitude. This boutique hotel is modern in décor, frie...
Your Scene: Close encounter in Canada
Cynthia A. Bobko of Hawthorne speaks to this baby harp seal (about 5 days old) during a harp seal expedition in ...
Slide show on Latino-Caribbean culture to be shown in Pasadena
AMERICAS Slide show Hal Robert Myers will present \"22 Degrees Below,\" a photographic tour of Latino-Caribbea...
SpottedbyLocals.com provides locals'-eye view beyond the guidebook
Ever wish you knew a local who could offer advice before your European trip? SpottedbyLocals.com has handpicked ...
Letters: Giving thanks for Sedona, Arizona
Giving thanks for Sedona Regarding Rosemary McClure's story \"Sedona's Spirit\" [April 5]: I have been to Sedon...
Calendar: events for May 2009
FRESNO Cinco de Mayo Festival When, where: May 1 to 3, Fulton Mall. Highlights: Live mariachi performances, t...
News from around the world
Groovy, baby! Coins are back at NJ's oldest casino By WAYNE PARRY, Associated Press Writer Wayne Parry, Associat...
Your Scene: Terrace seating
Dusty Loffarelli of Studio City captured this shot during a three-week trip to the Philippines. He was on a hike...
Calendar: events from April to May 2009
ENCINITAS, CALIF. Easter Egg Hunt Festival When, where: April 11, Ecke Sports Park. Highlights: Kids hunt for...
Programs on Europe, Japan and Southeast Asia
EUROPE Seminar Globe-trotting Angel Castellanos, who recently returned from Europe, will give tips for first-t...
Readers Recommend: Louisiana B & B
LOUISIANA Crawfish catch Charming B&B hidden in Cajun country, in Breaux Bridge, the crawfish capital of Louis...
Cody Smart's hitchhiking adventure in pictures
Cody Smart wanted to feel something, and so with $430 in the bank, an aversion to \"popular society\" and a thir...
To a Texas native, High Island is just that
To a Texas native, it's an island Regarding Hugo Martín's article [\"Come Fly With Me,\" March 29]: I was bor...
Calendar: events for April 2009
TUCSON Clean Air Days & Bike Fest 2009 When, where: April 1 to 30, throughout Tucson. Highlights: An Earth Da...
Programs: A presentation on 'Circle Earth'
WORLD Presentation Author-illustrator Ross Anthony will take you on a trip around the globe, reading from his ...
News from around the world
Hotels willing to deal to keep conference business By DINESH RAMDE, AP Business Writer Dinesh Ramde, Ap Business...
Bermuda may be closer than you think
With all the focus in recent years on cruising to Bermuda, many travelers may have overlooked that this mid-Atla...
Your Scene: Elks Lodge in Yellowstone
In September 2008, Diane and Michael Llach of Porter Ranch took their first empty-nest vacation -- a road trip t...
Readers recommend: Casa Rural PuertaSolana, a mountain retreat in a sleepy Spanish village
SPAIN Mountain retreat This new B&B, with six double rooms, is in a sleepy mountain village of 80 people in th...
Letters: The wisdom of Morocco's Berber people
And now, a little Berber wisdom \"Atlas Bound\" [March 22] by Amanda Jones was excellent. The Berber people's u...
Lebanon tourism rallies
1 Lebanon After years of instability, Lebanon is getting its groove back. Although the U.S. State Department ...
Traveling deals on Twitter.com
There's a budding travel giveaway trend on Twitter.com. The micro-blogging tool on which users send messages, or...
News from around the world
Irvin Mayfield to open Bourbon Street jazz club By STACEY PLAISANCE, Associated Press Writer Stacey Plaisance, A...
Amtrak: It's no Orient Express -- but it's not a bad way to travel
Train travel: A century ago and a continent away, it was synonymous with luxury. Today, along the Eastern Seaboa...
At Barcelona's heart, the soccer stadium
You've been to Barcelona. So what? Unless you've experienced a match in Camp Nou, the home of FC Barcelona, the ...
Readers recommend: Paris apartment
PARIS Apartment move I highly recommend apartments over hotels in expensive cities like Paris. They are not on...
Your Scene: In Africa, fighting like cats and dogs
Maddie Meltzer, 13, of Los Angeles took this photo near Kruger National Park, South Africa, on a school trip las...
Check out the new check-in style
Moments after stepping from the taxi in front of the Andaz hotel in West Hollywood, Elise Faur settled into a pa...
Stress-busting travel accessories
I realize what's gone is gone. But I still wish that modern journeys could be at least a little less stressful. ...
Slide show on driving through southern England
BRITAIN Presentation Patti Brugman will present a slide show on \"Driving the Family Through Southern England ...
Calendar: events from March to April 2009
CAMPBELL, CALIF. Pinot Paradise When, where: March 28 and 29, Villa Ragusa. Highlights: Tastings of Pinot No...
Letters: Visiting Tuscany in the off-season is well worth it
Visiting Tuscany in the off-season The photo of Siena, Italy, on the front page of the Travel section [\"Tuscan...
Because a travel savvy mom knows best
Travelsavvymom.com offers personal recommendations for family-friendly hotels and travel gear from parents you c...
New airport security rules to require more personal information
You may have been patted down at airports or suffered the indignity of having your dirty laundry from a vacation...
News from around the world
Study: Deluxe Yosemite hotel unsafe in major quake By GARANCE BURKE, Associated Press Writer Garance Burke, Asso...
Planning a trip to Siena, Italy
THE BEST WAY TO SIENA From LAX, connecting service (change of planes) to Florence is available on Lufthansa, A...
Winter wine tasting in Montepulciano and Montalcino in southern Tuscany
The grapevines of southern Tuscany rest in winter. You see them in soldierly rows around the hill towns of Mont...
Tuscany in winter brings shivers of delight
I was feeling lucky. That was my excuse for going to Siena in the dead of winter, when Tuscany is generally col...
Readers recommend: a fantastic guide to Scotland
SCOTLAND Fantastic guide We had a fantastic tour guide named Bill Webster who was very knowledgeable, took us ...
Your Scene: A Paris sunset captured
Here's a scene that will bring joy to everyone who still shoots on traditional film. Gerald Shonkwiler of San Di...
Presentation on a kayaking trip to Vietnam
VIETNAM Presentation Alan Feldstein will describe his kayaking trip to Vietnam, which included a visit to Hano...
Calendar: events from April to May 2009
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The Rally When, where: April 17 to 20, Expo Center New Mexico. Highlights: America's larges...
Fair trade at your fingertips with TenThousandVillages.com
Forgot to buy your friend a gift from your last trip to Africa? Or maybe you'd like to fill your house with coo...
News from around the world
Maple sugaring around New York State Mon Mar 2, 11:56 am ET ALBANY, N.Y. – More than 110 maple producers across...
Cruise trends: Discounts, shorter booking windows
It's wave season, the time of year when travelers typically book the most cruises. And there's good news for cru...
Best bets for coffee on the road
While chatting with some of the nation's top baristas at a recent coffee competition in Chicago, I had a chance ...
Airlines cutting summer fares
In a sign of uncertainty about demand for air travel this year amid a worsening economy, discount carrier AirTra...
Your Scene: That’s why they call it Victoria Falls
Judy Frederiksen of Rolling Hills Estates snapped this photo of her daughter Courtney, 17, appearing to jump int...
Calendar: Events from March to May 2009
TEMPE, ARIZ. Tempe Festival of the Arts When, where: March 27 to 29, Mill Avenue District Highlights: More th...
Letters: Mary Stuart's royal treatment
Mary Stuart's royal treatment Fantastic article by Susan Spano [\"Chasing the Ghost of Mary,\" March 1]. I had ...
In thrillers, the city is a vital character
Thriller writers log thousands of miles in search of the best places for their characters to misbehave. Whether ...
Slide show on sacred sites around the world
WORLDWIDE Slide show Greg Roach of Spirit Quest Tours will present images of sacred sites. When, where: 7:30 ...
Readers recommend: Pousadas of Portugal hotels
PORTUGAL Charming hotels Pousadas of Portugal is a network of 40 four- and five-star hotels throughout the cou...
A return trek to the Himalayas
My father had a good heart, but he had a bad heart, if you know what I mean. Musical and charming, he was someth...
News from around the world
Ryanair could make passengers pay for toilets By SHAWN POGATCHNIK, Associated Press Writer Shawn Pogatchnik, Ass...
US Airways to restore complimentary beverage service
In the ultra-competitive airline industry, it's tough being out there alone as the only large network carrier to...
Prices for pet air travel goes sky-high
Flying with Fido or Fluffy may not be worth the trouble and expense anymore. Spirit Airlines recently raised it...
Your Scene: A jet's-eye-view of Greenland
Phil Young of Palmdale took this shot from an American Airlines Boeing 777 at 33,000 feet over Greenland. Young ...
Calendar: events for March 2009
SACRAMENTO California Rivers Festival When, where: March 14, Sacramento Waldorf School Highlights: A Friends ...
Bargains for spring break
If you'd like to get away for spring break and haven't yet booked your trip, don't panic. Thanks to the travel d...
Programs: Slide show on Inca civilization
PERU Slide show Mort Loveman will present \"Inca Civilization, Including Machu Picchu.\" When, where: 1 p.m. ...
At GeckoGo.com, travel timing is (almost) everything
A helpful travel community is forming at GeckoGo.com. It tells you the best times (and the not-so-great ones) fo...
Where to go to see wildflowers in California
ANZA-BORREGO Where to start: Anza-Borrego Visitor Center, 200 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs Peak viewing...
Readers recommend: Planet Wilderness Safaris in Botswana
BOTSWANA A great guide Johnny Ramsden, our guide in Botswana, made our trip. We saw tons of animals, every day...
Letters: Finding a reason to visit Lost Trail Lodge
Lost Trail Lodge sounds like a find I truly enjoyed Hugo Martín's \"Splendid Isolation\" story [Feb. 22] about ...
News from around the world
Allegiant Air to start Los Angeles service Thu Feb 19, 3:14 pm ET LOS ANGELES – Allegiant Air, a low-fare airli...
Offbeat deals abound
So Americans are going away on weekends and sticking close to home. But are we taking a cruise? Traveling with t...
It's that lascivious time of year for Venice
VENICE--As 2008's financial meltdown spreads to the world economy, this year's Carnival of Venice for many may b...
Off-season adventures in the French Riviera
The honest, pathetic and irritating truth is that after devoting myself to travel the last 15 years -- going far...
Readers Recommend: Inn near Sintra, Portugal
PORTUGAL Delicious views We discovered a great place to stay near Sintra. This completely refurbished house in...
Costtodrive.com calculates road trip's cost
Planning a summer road trip? Costtodrive.com calculates the cost of gasoline in seconds. What's hot: Punch in y...
Letters: Spring training in Arizona
Spring training in Arizona Nice coverage of the new Dodgers spring training facility [\"Bring on the Heat!,\"...
Calendar: events from February to April 2009
ARIZONA Cactus League Spring Training When, where: Wednesday to April 2; 11 stadiums in the state. Highlight...
Many vacation spots fire-free in Australia's Victoria state
1 Australia Marysville was once a picture-perfect country town in what's locally known as the Mystic Mountains...
News from around the world
Nora Roberts opening hotel she nearly lost to fire By DAVID DISHNEAU, Associated Press Writer David Dishneau, As...
Your spring training travel guide
Opening day for Major League Baseball is April 6. But fans don't have to wait that long to see their favorite te...
Weak economy results in unusual Caribbean deals
Wish you'd sold your stock back in July before the market went south? Well, now you can exchange it at that rol...
Readers recommend: Polar bear tour in Manitoba
CANADA Polar bear sights My husband, Joe, and I went on a polar bear tour with Churchill Nature Tours. Our gui...
Your Scene: Afloat over Turkey's 'Bedrock'
While in Turkey, Lynne Kuraoka of Redondo Beach took a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia's \"Bedrock,\" where...
Restaurants with views in scenic, bustling Hong Kong
Eating out is an obsession in Hong Kong. The nightly culinary scene in this compact metropolis always seems to b...
All-inclusive vacation? Not always
Here's a siren song for the stressed-out traveler: \"all-inclusive vacation.\" Pay all your costs upfront, this ...
Programs: Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show
WORLD Travel show Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show. Speakers include Arthur and Pauline Frommer and R...
Art of the Americas show in San Rafael, Calif.
SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. Marin Show: Art of the Americas When, where: Feb. 21 and 22, Marin Civic Center and adjace...
Eye-Fi uploads images in a flash
The Eye-Fi Card, available at www.eye.fi, makes your travel photo-sharing and printing duties easier. The Wi-Fi...
Letters: Traveling toddler as goodwill ambassador
Traveling tot spreads goodwill Regarding Mike Morris' \"Baby Steps? No, a Giant Leap\" [Feb. 8]. Our son was o...
Illinois celebrates Lincoln's 200th birthday
OK, put on your thinking caps. It's time for a very short -- but very appropriate -- pop quiz. Question 1: On...
News from around the world
White House: Obama going to Ill. for Lincoln 200th WASHINGTON – Barack Obama is heading back to his home state ...
Exhibits, events mark Lincoln bicentennial Feb. 12
WASHINGTON – Some of the biggest celebrations of the bicentennial of Abe Lincoln's birthday kick off in Washingt...
Recession offers potential bargains for spring break travelers
Looking to get away this spring break? You may be in for a deal. With consumers sharply curtailing spending bec...
How to contact major hotel chains
Major lodging companies' phone numbers and websites are listed below. Several hotel and motel brands may be mana...
Tourism offices in U.S. states, territories
States and many U.S. territories have tourism offices to help visitors. When requesting travel literature, be as...
Your Scene: A snowy detour on the way to Tahoe
Mimi Baer and her husband, Art, were scouting for vacation rentals when they came upon this winter scene on Cali...
Letters: An incredible journey along California's coastline
California, the incredible I just read Christopher Reynolds' article about traveling the California coast in 10...
Stress-saving tips for airline travelers
With crowded planes, fewer flights and more delays and cancellations, friendly skies are hard to find. The info ...
World's most romantic places to propose
When it came time to propose to my longtime girlfriend, I chose to pop the question on Valentine's Day in the r...
On Triporati.com, travel pros' advice is a click away
Triporati.com is loaded with travel inspiration and trip recommendations from expert travel writers willing to s...
Readers recommend: Cozy bed and breakfast in Des Moines, Iowa
IOWA A familial B&B If you have occasion to travel to Des Moines, you must stay at the Butler House on Grand....
Programs: Ophelia Georgiev Roop will present a slide show on Russia
RUSSIA Slide show Ophelia Georgiev Roop will present photos from her journey, \"From Moscow to Vladivostok: Ac...
Major expenses of this trip with baby
Major expenses $8,000 IN AIRFARE To keep costs down, the Morris family flew in one continuous direction, mak...
Calendar: events from February to March 2009
DAVIS California Duck Days When, where: Feb. 20 to 21, Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters and the Davis Ar...
Going on a trip? Pack lightly
Reduce, reuse, recycle. It's not just the mantra of the eco-conscious anymore. In the pursuit of efficiency and ...
Keeping currency costs and other expenses in check
Round-trip Los Angeles-London flights for less than $400. Mediterranean cruises for $100 a day. Six-day air-hote...
Arrests of Americans in Tijuana are up in 2008, but drop in other foreign cities
Despite all the tourists scared away by the bloody struggle between Tijuana police and Mexican drug lords, Tijua...
Go native in Europe and Japan -- take the train
Who rides trains these days? Europeans, for starters. And the Japanese, of course. And maybe you, if you're loo...
News from around the world
Sex, beer meet employee resistance at Spirit By TRAVIS REED, Associated Press Writer Travis Reed, Associated Pre...
Touring the French Riviera on foot
NICE, France--Warned of absurdly high cab fares, I shrugged off another warning about Nice--its robbers and pick...
Tale of a first-class virgin
My husband was my first ticket to first class. A frequent business traveler, he earns upgrades that give him the...
Gorp.com offers guide to parks, outdoor activities, gear
Gorp.com, the extensive online resource that specializes in travel information for national parks, outdoor activ...
Your Scene: An Irish warrior at the ready
During a trip to Britain, Barry and Asuncion Davidson of Gardena cameƒs across this sculpture of a Gaelic chieft...
Readers recommend: River barge trip in Belgium and France
EUROPE Afloat on a barge A converted 85-foot barge plies the canals and rivers of Belgium and northeastern Fra...
Letters: Sounding off on voice-activated response systems
He'd like the punch-in option Regarding the On the Spot column about foreign accents [\"Sounding Off,\" Jan. 2...
Tours and cruises: Yosemite, Sonoma County, Bahamas and Indonesia
YOSEMITE Photography workshops Enhance your digital photography skills at the Ansel Adams Gallery's one-day wo...
Programs on Hawaii, India and Mt. Whitney
HAWAII PresentationTravel writer Linda Ballou will discuss the secret side of paradise, based on her novel \"Wa...
Calendar: Events from February to March 2009
SAN FRANCISCO SF Indie Film Fest When, where: Feb. 5 to 22, Roxie Cinema and Victoria Theatre in San Francisco...
News from around the world
Southwest triggers sales on late-winter fares By DAVID KOENIG, AP Airlines Writer David Koenig, Ap Airlines Writ...
Happy New Year
HONG KONG--Twenty years have passed since I left this gleaming metropolis on the South China Sea. Those memories...
Programs: Cruises, Europe, Mt. Whitney and L.A. Times Travel Show
CRUISING Presentation Micha Berman, author of \"Permanent Passenger: My Life on a Cruise Ship,\" will discuss ...
Your Scene: Russia’s boys of summer
On a Volga River cruise in August, Sheldon and Andrea Shapiro and a group of traveling companions stopped at Gor...
Readers Recommend: a Calistoga cottage
CALIFORNIA Calistoga cottage My wife and I ushered in the new year at the Aurora Park Cottages in Calistoga. T...
GoGalavanting.com appeals to women on a budget
GoGalavanting.com encourages women's travel. Don't expect expensive resorts or \"the world's perfect facial.\" I...
Letters: An unforgettable 'Ramona'
An unforgettable 'Ramona' Thank you for your article on the \"Ramona\" pageant [\"Golden Girl,\" Jan. 11.] This...
Classy old Saga Rose liner dodges the icebergs
Sailing from Liverpool, England, the Saga Rose, a 43-year-old liner that is aging with considerable grace, calle...
Calendar: events for February 2009
FRESNO COUNTY Opening Ceremony for the 21st Annual Fresno County Blossom Trail When, where: Feb. 6, Cecelia Pa...
News from around the world
Lincoln's top hat, suit on view at Smithsonian WASHINGTON – More than 60 objects from President Abraham Lincoln...
Indoor park rolled out in Wisconsin Dells
\"This is like a casino for kids,\" my wife said as we approached the Kalahari Resort in the Wisconsin Dells, a ...
29 destinations to visit in 2009
Place: Las Vegas Why it's a hot ticket in 2009: Bargains, bargains, bargains. Remember when Sin City was synony...
Planning your trip to Iceland
THE BEST WAY TO ICELAND From LAX, service to Reykjavic begins on American, Virgin America, Air New Zealand, US ...
Letters: In the footsteps of Ramona's namesake
In the footsteps of her namesake In regards to Christopher Reynolds' story about Ramona [\"Golden Girl,\" Jan. ...
Your Scene: What a rush!
Lori Graham, her husband, Chuck, and three children rented a camper van and covered almost 3,000 miles on a two-...
Suddenly, Iceland is affordable for Americans
At Keflavik International Airport, a big, red sign at the bottom of an escalator makes a U.S. tourist feel sligh...
Iceland's magnificent night life
Iceland is famous for two kinds of night life. One is the manic weekend reveling in the capital, Reykjavik, wher...
As rates rise, pare cost of car rental
Fasten your seat belt. Car rental rates have hit overdrive. Even an econo-box can command $35 or more a day in t...
Where readers are going in 2009: Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta and Guajira Peninsula, Colombia
The Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta is the highest coastal mountain range in the world. Snow caps only 27 miles fro...
Where readers are going in 2009
South Africa I am heading to South Africa to take a 30-hour train ride across the country to the shores of Cape...
Wintering eagles offer stunning sights
We spotted our first bald eagle high in the winter sky over Sauk City, Wis. Brown wings unfurled into a wind gus...
News from around the world
Disney's Space Mountain will close for a makeover One of Walt Disney World's iconic attractions is getting a ma...
The Berkshires for skiing, socializing and culture
It seems counterintuitive: Go somewhere cold for vacation? But with air travel costs mounting while gasoline pri...
Cultural capitals of Europe
The newly anointed Cultural Capitals of Europe for 2009 are Linz, Austria, and Vilnius, Lithuania, both a bit of...
Readers recommend: San Antonio's Bonner Garden Bed & Breakfast
TEXAS Tasteful elegance If you're looking for charm and comfort in the heart of San Antonio, I recommend this ...
Mumbai campaigns for a tourism comeback
1. India Security has been stepped up at Mumbai hotels since the Nov. 26 terror attacks that hit two landmark ...
Slide show on Papua New Guinea
PAPUA NEW GUINEA Slide show Mort Loveman will present \"Papua New Guinea: Space Age to Stone Age.\" When, whe...
EvoGear.com is committed to adventurers who like to give back
EvoGear.com is a collection of snowboard, ski, skateboard and wakeboard gear from a company with a conscience. ...
Getting to know John F. Kennedy
On Tuesday, millions in Washington, D.C., and billions around the world will watch as Barack Obama takes the oat...
Planning your trip to Borneo
THE BEST WAY From LAX, Singapore, Cathay Pacific, Thai, China Airlines and Malaysia Air all offer connecting se...
Head to Washington for Barack Obama's inauguration bashes
Staying in Washington during the inauguration may not be as difficult -- or expensive -- as you may have thought...
Letters: Pelican Hill needs to earn its stars
Pelican Hill needs to earn its stars Somehow, the \"exquisite\" service at the Resort at Pelican Hill eluded my...
Your Scene: Family portrait
In August, Gerald and Kay Fox of Northridge took a cruise on the Queen Victoria. When the ship docked at Gibralt...
Presentations on India, Africa and Mt. Whitney
INDIA Slide show Julia Hagie will display photos from her trips to India, including the hill towns. When, whe...
Wild journey into the Kelabit Highlands of Borneo
\"At one time or another, I imagine that we have all dreamed about how wonderful it would be to live in a Shangr...
Calendar: events from January to March 2009
PALM SPRINGS Palm Springs International Film Festival When, where: Through Jan. 19, various Palm Springs venue...
See Washington, D.C., like a local
Washington is steeling itself for President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration on Jan. 20. Hotels have long sold ...
Readers recommend: The Elm House Inn in Napa
NAPA French cozy Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood, this Napa inn offers amazing warmth, hospita...
News from around the world
Passport cards proving popular in border states Nearly 740,000 Americans have ordered passport cards, a new doc...
East Coast: Day trips in Virginia
Virginia is loaded with history, and there is no shortage of day trips from Washington. Here are two suggestions...
London: A royal (but cheap) expedition
God save the queen, and maybe a few pounds - sterling, that is. London may have a deserved reputation for being...
Chicago is Barack Obama's kind of town
Not everyone can make it to Washington for the inauguration, but can we find another way to pass a winter weeken...
Readers share their home swap stories
My experience: We have done two home swaps, one in Paris, the other in Dublin, Ireland. We are members of HomeLi...
When the hotel cost's too high, try the home rental or swap
If you want your sheets changed daily, your breakfast delivered to your room or even the reassurance of knowing ...
Jane Hotel in Manhattan is a tight fit for tight-budgeted travelers
Were it a first-class suite on an overnight flight from Los Angeles to Sydney, you would be ecstatic. A private ...
Calendar: events from January to March 2009
VANCOUVER, CANADA Dine Out Vancouver 2009 When, where: Jan. 14 to Feb. 1, various restaurants. Highlights: Va...
Your Scene: Africa, at rainbow’s end
Ted and Marlyn Lawson of Palos Verdes were on a 14-day Africa tour when Ted caught this shot of Victoria Falls, ...
Strategies to stretch your travel dollars in '09
The economic tailspin ensures that 2009 will be a travel year like no other. We're already seeing hefty discount...
Another option when overseas: the Mobal mobile phone
OVERSEAS PHONES Mobal mobile Your recent cellphone roundup [\"Taking Mobile Global,\" Dec. 7] missed the Mobal...
Letters: Vegas' new Encore, good and bad
What will they do for an Encore? I am a frequent visitor to Las Vegas and I appreciate the great picture you ...
Stretch the travel budget -- swap apartments
Editor's note: In November, Times staff writer Susan Spano and Times website producer Jason La exchanged dwellin...
Walking tours bring Melbourne's street art to life
On a cloudy Saturday afternoon in downtown Melbourne, Bernadette Alibrando leads a group of tourists into an all...
Hi, I'm a frequent-flier addict
I have flown from Charlotte to Amsterdam and stayed just long enough to visit a coffee shop and see some Van Gog...
Calendar: events from December 2008 to January 2009
UNIVERSAL CITY New Year's Eve Bash When, where: Dec. 31, Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood. Highlights: S...
Your Scene: Big Sur’s moment of grace
John and Jody Dreyer of Pasadena drove the coast from Los Angeles to Bandon, Ore., for Thanksgiving. The Tuesday...
Readers recommend: Burton Inn in Cambria a wonderful getaway spot
CALIFORNIA Sweet getaway A wonderful, long Cambria weekend at this renewed all-suite B&B should be added to ev...
Radio-Locator.com finds a station that suits you
If you've ever been stuck with preset radio stations in a rental car or you're on the road and searching -- desp...
Reawakening fond memories of Israel
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Jessica Watson - Sails Solo Around the World at 16
Few events can bring Australians out in such huge numbers to Sydney Harbour. On Saturday (May 15, 2010) a flotilla of yachts and cruisers launched out into the harbour as huge crowds gathered at picnic spots along the foreshores on a perfect sailing day to catch a glimpse of something rare and perhaps just a little dangerous.
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