The Travel Troubleshooter Read the fine print before you travel It’s no exaggeration to say that many, if not most, travel problems start with a failure to read the terms… July 13, 2019
Travel Flying blind: Apps help visually impaired navigate airport Chieko Asakawa knows those challenges firsthand, and she has also devised a remedy. Asakawa has been blind since she was… July 9, 2019
Travel Jet lag no more: Frequent flyers share their tips for crossing time zones Jet lag is the resulting physiological dysfunction that happens when your circadian rhythm is interrupted.Associated Press file Jet lag is… July 7, 2019
Travel Airport shortcuts can ease the rush to the gate Flying from Orlando, Florida, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, on one of the busiest air-travel days of the year, he took… July 7, 2019
Travel Chief says shorthanded TSA will handle July 4 travel surge Passengers wait in line at a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at the Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia. The chief of… July 2, 2019
The Travel Troubleshooter To enjoy a staycation, have a clear purpose Instead, he’s taking a staycation, a getaway popularized after the Great Recession that’s seeing a resurgence this year. MMGY Global,… June 30, 2019
Travel Go to Grand Junction: Food, drink, art and outdoor options you can’t miss Food, drink, art and outdoor options you can’t miss June 30, 2019
Travel E-bikes encounter rocky road to approval despite popularity They’re something more than a bicycle, something less than a motorcycle June 29, 2019
Travel 30 tents abandoned by climbers add to trash pile on Everest Budget expedition companies charge as little as $30,000 per climber, cutting costs including waste removal. Everest has so much garbage… June 26, 2019
Travel Select few allowed to swim in Hearst Castle pools The foundation will allow members to pay for a swim in the outdoor Neptune Pool on four dates this year,… June 25, 2019
Travel How to fly with kids: It takes more than a wing and a prayer Because flights can be long and delays happen, be prepared to entertain your children. You know those American Academy of… June 23, 2019
The Travel Troubleshooter On your next trip, expect the unexpected When he arrived in Switzerland, the cruise line dropped some bad news on him: Because of low water levels on… June 23, 2019
Travel Can Americans still go to Cuba? Yes, but it’s harder Bobbie Bryant, 41, of Orlando, Fla., holds a fan that she got in Cuba as she arrives back to Port… June 22, 2019
Local News Durango retiree buys one-way ticket to Asia Five-month journey brings joy, teaches patience June 17, 2019
Travel Take a carry-on – and send that checked bag packing By traveling with a single bag, you’ll have more flexibility. If your flight is canceled, a carry-on allows you to… June 16, 2019
The Travel Troubleshooter Where in the world shouldn’t you go? Here’s how to answer that question before you make plans. “There is no officially maintained list of off-limits locations,” says… June 16, 2019
Travel New York’s High Line park marks 10 years of transformation A decade later, there’s no question the High Line has been a resounding success as an engine for tourism and… June 15, 2019
Travel Big Brutus attraction adds another coal mining shovel The Joplin Globe reports that a ceremony to dedicate the Markley shovel is slated for 1 p.m. Saturday at the… June 12, 2019
Travel Summer vacation may provide an up-close view of climate change National parks reflect rising temperatures, declining air quality June 9, 2019
Travel 4 ways to be a good traveler in the age of overtourism In cities and destinations around the world, from Barcelona to Bali, “overtourism” has become a year-round problem. When fields of… June 8, 2019
The Travel Troubleshooter It’s a challenge to stay healthy while traveling “Once we started getting better, we heard from other passengers that half the ship had had the same virus, and… June 8, 2019
Travel Tales of fish, dogs and shipwrecks from the Turks and Caicos islands Courtesy of Esther Greenfield The whiz-bang vending machine A little earlier, in the Caicos Xpress Airlines departure lounge, we sit… June 7, 2019
Travel Carnival will pay $20M over pollution from its cruise ships Carnival Corp. President Arnold Donald, left, arrives at federal court, Monday, June 3, 2019, in Miami. Carnival Corp. is in… June 3, 2019
Travel ‘Dr. Beach’ ranks the best sand in the U.S. Those are among the reasons Oahu’s Kailua Beach Park has been selected as the best stretch of sand for an… June 2, 2019
Travel 10 common travel scams – and how to avoid them Don’t get swindled on your next trip June 1, 2019
The Travel Troubleshooter Avoid these travel hacks for a smoother summer vacation Consider what happened to the Lufthansa passenger who tried one of the oldest travel tricks in the book, a strategy… June 1, 2019
Travel Sound barrier to chase seals, prevent shark attacks debated for Cape Cod Beachgoers keep an eye on the seals swimming at Coast Guard Beach in North Eastham, Mass. A plan to develop… May 29, 2019
Travel Grand Canyon limits North Rim water use after pipe damaged The National Park Service announced Thursday that public laundry and shower facilities are closed as well as public restrooms with… May 27, 2019
Travel Tips for snapping safe selfies while traveling focused on your surroundings, don’t be selfish May 26, 2019
Travel Back to the future: New York’s TWA Hotel is a stylish work in progress What the hotel doesn’t want is for guests to hear even a murmur of jet-engine noise from adjacent taxiways. To… May 25, 2019