Travel and commuting

How to prepare kids to fly alone

Two recent incidents put focus on safety

Photos: Durango stands on pedals for Bike to Work Day

‘Hamilton,’ the musical, sparks visits to historic sites

‘We’re riding a wave,’ director of New York mansion says

How to travel with kids: 300 days on the road

This dad spent 300 days on the road with his

Americans going overseas choose subdued clothes to blend in

It was bound to happen, with all the recent incidents of terrorism and dire State Department warnings. The last thing…

Steamboat Springs: The summer playground

Pack your golf clubs, fishing pole and hiking boots

Limit your wait in airport security lines

It used to happen just before the plane landed, in that precarious moment between heaven and earth. But lately, it’s…

Intruders routinely breach boundaries of U.S. airports

About once every 10 days they breach boundaries in U.S.

Galapagos Islands delight land-dwelling tourists

“Happy hour at 5 o’clock,” said the bar’s husky-voiced proprietress. “We have pina coladas, beer, a bonfire and guitars.” If…

How to avoid overpaying for your rental car

There’s the low rate you’re quoted when you’re shopping for wheels, the final and more expensive rate after all required…

Could you endure the world’s longest flight?

Today, two airlines share the distinction of the world’s longest nonstop flight, according to air-travel intelligence analysts OAG. It’s a…

Road-trip apps to make your trip fly by

Take scenic route, learn something

A rail journey to Glacier National Park

Rail journey across northern U.S. ends in Montana

Italy’s history, people surprise and delight Durango travelers

Witches, mysterious seafarers among the many discoveries

Does Norwegian Air offer a better way to fly?

Those are just some of the words Norwegian Air passengers are using to describe the discount airline, which is patiently…

Headphones are your key to sanity on noisy flights

Before getting on your next flight, don’t forget your headphones, and you may want to bring an extra pair.Associated Press…

Costa Rica: Family embraces adventure on land, sea

In Costa Rica, a family embraces adventure

Dust storm danger rises in the Southwest

Dry winter means travelers should be wary

This pricing strategy can keep you guessing

Travel industry tactic spreads

Why airline refunds are always up in the air

Gayle DeKellis forgot to do so when Aeroméxico downgraded her and her husband from business class to economy on a…

Giants of the deep star in San Diego exhibit

It’s a whale of an exhibition – literally. “Whales: Giants of the Deep,” an exhibition with multiple participatory activities that…

Beware: ‘New,’ ‘improved’ may give you less for more

The travel industry, flush with profits, is touting improvements to its products now, just as people begin to plan their…

Chinese zodiac sculptures turn heads in Boston

Public art awes, educates

The offseason can be the right time to travel

I say I was forlorn, and I was, but only partly: A winter visit to the dreamy deep-red caverns and…