Travel and commuting

Travel

Indianapolis celebrates Kurt Vonnegut with opera premiere, festivals

Indianapolis to premiere opera novelist finished before his death

August 12, 2016

Travel

Here’s the scoop on Cuba’s 1st U.S.-run hotel in 50 years

Improvements visible, but much work remains to be done

August 11, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Frequent-flier programs could face tighter rules – if you speak up

Earlier this summer, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General released a long-awaited audit report on airline loyalty…

August 10, 2016

Travel

Visitors to Rio Olympics will find all senses triggered

In Rio, you will be enveloped by shades of green – lush tropical forests jammed between buildings of all sizes…

August 8, 2016

Travel

Birding in the wild North Sea on the Farne Islands

Close encounters with 23 species on the Farne Islands

August 6, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Travel sites hiding cheapest rates for hotels

“Honestly, if there aren’t pictures, I don’t even begin to consider it,” said Compo-Martin, a retired teacher who lives in…

August 6, 2016

Travel

Racism on Airbnb inspires new vacation rental sites

The new sites, Innclusive.com and Noirbnb.com, say they are enrolling hosts around the country and the world and hope to…

August 6, 2016

Travel

Cuba sees tourism rise; French will renovate Havana airport

People put their luggage in a private taxi as they arrive from the U.S. to the Jose Marti International Airport…

August 3, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Saucy airline emails border on the creepy

“First dates can be a little awkward,” it declared. “But that seems impossible with someone like you. Just to be…

July 30, 2016

Travel

Behind the scenes at a B&B: Problem-solving 14 hours a day

For innkeeper, problem-solving lasts 14 hours a day

July 30, 2016

Travel

Traveling with a baby is possible: Here’s how

Brianna Randall and her husband travel frequently with their son, Talon, such as this camping trip into Montana’s Rattlesnake Wilderness.Rob…

July 28, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

How to avoid the worst seat on the plane

They beg. They negotiate. They even lie. If you’re flying somewhere this summer and aren’t willing to pay extra for…

July 16, 2016

Travel

Bereavement fares disappear on most airlines

Among the largest U.S. airlines, only Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines still offer so-called bereavement fares. Those tickets, however,…

July 16, 2016

Travel

Eclectic Bucharest: Stunning architecture, turbulent history in ‘Little Paris’

Captivating architecture, turbulent history in ‘Little Paris’

July 16, 2016

Travel

The curious origins of the beach vacation

Odd medical theories, industrialization turned shore into vacation spot

July 9, 2016

Travel

Dr. Beach recommends his Top 10 in the U.S.

Hawaii’s Hanauma Bay ranks as the best

July 9, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Small tricks to bypass long lines, crowds this summer

More than 1 in 5 Americans will cancel their summer travel plans or find other means of transportation because of…

July 9, 2016

Travel

Protect your data in the hotel, airport, café while traveling

Travelers use a charging station for their devices at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. Experts say to protect your…

July 2, 2016

Travel

In smallest national park, liberty’s forgotten son is the star

Thaddeus Kosciuszko a key player in the Revolution

July 2, 2016

Travel

Practical precautions for overseas travel

Experts recommend taking your trip

July 2, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Orlando copes with aftermath of 3 tragedies

Her family vacation coincided with the shocking murder there of singer Christina Grimmie. Over the next few days, a mass…

July 2, 2016

Travel

Extreme-heat warnings target tourists in Southwest

To alert foreign visitors, warnings come in different languages

June 25, 2016

Travel

Storied Hawaiian resort – made famous by Elvis – will be reborn

Elvis Presley helped make Coco Palms famous

June 25, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Those hidden resort fees may disappear

In 2012, the federal government’s consumer protection agency allowed hotels to add required fees to their room rates as long…

June 25, 2016