Travel and commuting

Most people on Antarctica cruise ship have the coronavirus

Doctor Sebastian Yancev, who participated in the operation to diagnose and treat passengers on the Australian Greg Mortimer cruise ship…

April 8, 2020

Travel

How to talk to others about not traveling during the coronavirus pandemic

Explain the risks through constructive conversation

April 4, 2020

The Travel Troubleshooter

How to tell if your travel company is going out of business

As travelers cautiously look ahead to their next trip, worried about the financial future of their chosen airline, cruise line…

April 4, 2020

Local News

Durango man’s trip from Ecuador highlights slow COVID-19 response in U.S.

we be doing more?

April 3, 2020

Travel

Stuck at home? Let these travel board games help take you away

Students sit in a meadow at Yosemite National Park, Calif., below Yosemite Falls. If you are stuck at home because…

March 29, 2020

The Travel Troubleshooter

How to get a refund if you won’t rebook the trip

But should you cancel? Most travel companies now offer incentives to reschedule. Princess Cruises, for instance, is throwing in a…

March 28, 2020

Travel

Coronavirus delivers ‘body blow’ to Colorado’s ski industry

Ski lifts sit idle Tuesday in Vail, after Vail Ski Resort closed for the season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

March 25, 2020

Travel

United Airlines warns of massive layoffs without federal aid

A Delta Airlines jetliner waits for a Southwest jetliner to taxi past on the way to a runway for take…

March 24, 2020

Local News

Stranded on dream vacation: Bayfield residents face travel restrictions in New Zealand

members may not return for 30 days

March 24, 2020

Travel

Cheap fares luring travelers to fly despite pandemic

Travelers wait to check in their luggage at the Los Angeles International Airport. The coronavirus pandemic that’s caused many Americans…

March 22, 2020

Travel

Tips for cleaning your gear after traveling

Georgine Nanos, a California-based physician specializing in epidemiology and public health, recommends for travelers cleaning “anything anyone could potentially touch.”Associated…

March 21, 2020

The Travel Troubleshooter

Planning your summer vacation amid coronavirus fears

Many need to make a final payment on a tour or cruise and are wondering: Should I go – or…

March 21, 2020

Local News

Snowstorm triggers power outages, closes Red Mountain Pass

working to restore electricity to hundreds of customers

March 19, 2020

Travel

Travel insurance can help, but it has its limits

policies generally don’t cover pandemics

March 18, 2020

Travel

Nepal cancels spring mountain climbing season due to virus

A long queue of mountain climbers line a path in 2019 on Mount Everest just below camp four, in Nepal.…

March 17, 2020

Travel

Why your next vacation should be in Canada

any season, our neighbor has its draws

March 15, 2020

The Travel Troubleshooter

Should you upload your ID before you travel?

“This seems like an outrageous and unwise request,” Schoen says. “We’d be happy to show our government ID to our…

March 13, 2020

Travel

Airlines slash flights, freeze hiring as virus cuts travel

A Delta Air Lines passenger jet plane, a Boeing 737-900 model, approaches Logan Airport in Boston. Airlines are seeing a…

March 11, 2020

Travel

‘Into the Wild’ lures the unprepared into Alaska’s wilderness

numerous deaths, footbridge over dangerous river proposed

March 7, 2020

The Travel Troubleshooter

Are city passes worth it? Here’s how to tell

But the card was less useful than I’d hoped. São Jorge Castle and some other key attractions weren’t part of…

March 6, 2020

Travel

Raphael fever hits Italy but art isn’t immune from virus

But no money can guarantee that Italy’s outbreak of coronavirus, the largest in Europe, won’t play havoc with the three-month…

March 5, 2020

Regional News

Silverton to Dolores: Be wary of allowing OHVs on town streets

Economic bump might not be worth the trouble

March 4, 2020

Travel

Sand Creek Massacre site draws indigenous people who pray for victims of genocide worldwide

And when you arrive at the Sand Creek Massacre site, you’ll find open plains and a few markers. The rest…

March 1, 2020

The Travel Troubleshooter

Strategies for vegans to eat well on their next vacation

Plant-based diets are growing in popularity, but most tourist destinations still cater to the comfort-food crowd. There are large parts…

February 28, 2020