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California eyes July for reopening iconic Highway 1 stretch

The road that connects Los Angeles to San Francisco was projected to open in mid-September but the California Department of…

June 13, 2018

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‘Miles to go before I sleep’: Robert Frost museum reopens

The Robert Frost Stone House Museum in Shaftsbury, Vt.Lisa Rathke/Associated Press That house, including the 7-acre grounds with rugged old…

June 13, 2018

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If you get bumped off a flight, make it worthwhile

to do when you’re offered a voucher

June 10, 2018

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Millennials drive a resurgence in the American road trip

A car is silhouetted against the setting sun as it travels along Interstate 70 in Kansas City, Kan. Suddenly, road…

June 9, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

Your Greyhound bus is late – what can you do about it?

“This is a bit disappointing, but not surprising,” says Levitis, an attorney from Washington. “But what does surprise me is…

June 8, 2018

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Southwest Airlines says passengers are slow to return after Flight 1380 death

Southwest Airline’s first passenger fatality is still costing the company money and expected to drag down sales well into the…

June 8, 2018

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U.S. tribe displays artifacts loaned from London

The 16 objects will go on display Tuesday on a small Oregon reservation after a decades-long campaign by the Confederated…

June 6, 2018

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AP Explains: A closer look at Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire

The Volcan de Fuego, or Volcano of Fire, continues to spill out smoke and ash as residents evacuate from Escuintla,…

June 5, 2018

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Experts talk about cruising: Trends, issues and tips

Viking Sky, the third 930-guest ocean ship from Viking, sails past the Statue of Liberty. While massive ships carrying thousands…

June 3, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

Another thing your DNA can tell you: Where you might go on your next vacation

“Within weeks, my wife and I drove from Grand Rapids to Houston,” says Hill, who wrote about his experience in…

June 2, 2018

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Musings on cruising: The many nuances and joys of traveling by ship

The Norwegian Spirit docks in April at the small port town of Katakolon, Greece, which is about 25 miles from…

June 2, 2018

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Climbers set speed record on Yosemite’s Nose of El Capitan

Alex Honnold and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday raced up the nearly 90-degree, 2,900-foot precipice in 2 hours…

June 1, 2018

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Current lava flows are hottest, fastest of latest eruption

This photo from video provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows lava from a fissure created fountains to heights of…

May 31, 2018

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London on a budget: How to save on airfare, lodging and more

But what if you’re just looking to feel like a prince (or princess), not spend like one? Here are a…

May 30, 2018

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From snipers to moms: World War II exhibit focuses on women

A new exhibition opening Friday at the International Museum of World War II in Natick, Massachusetts, highlights just that –…

May 29, 2018

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Car camping Airbnb-style: Just jump in and go

service rents you all the gear you need, plus the car

May 27, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

Chatbots are the travel industry’s new conversation piece

After a few false starts, these automated programs that answer basic questions, find deals or secure refunds are slowly coming…

May 27, 2018

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5 survival strategies for camping on the cheap

Jim Cleveland sets up a camera at his campsite at sunrise as he prepares for the solar eclipse Aug. 21,…

May 27, 2018

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Plaque shows landmark status for civil rights leaders’ home

More than 100 people, including the couple’s friends and relatives, gathered for a ceremony Thursday outside the home. “Every time…

May 25, 2018

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Mount Rushmore to improve avenue of flags in $14M renovation

Maureen McGee-Ballinger is chief of interpretation and education at the popular landmark. She told the Rapid City Journal that the…

May 23, 2018

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Toxic cloud caused by Hawaii volcano lava emerges over ocean

Joe Kekedi watches as lava enters the ocean, generating plumes of steam near Pahoa, Hawaii Sunday. Kilauea volcano that is…

May 21, 2018

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Photo gallery: Fire, steam, fascination as Hawaii lava rolls on

The dangers are stacking up, and the residents dealing with a more than two-week-long eruption from the Kilauea volcano are…

May 21, 2018

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New Hampshire’s ‘people’s forest’ marks 100 years, seeks new connections

In October 2013, leaves begin to change color along the Presidential Range in the White Mountain National Forest, visible from…

May 20, 2018

An American in Spain

Stamina required for this joyous, raucous Spanish wedding

Our family was lucky enough to be invited because it was a true cultural experience, as well as one of…

May 20, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

When it’s about luggage, basic isn’t a bad thing

The Lifepack Carry-on Closet is a hard-sided spinner with a shelving system inside that expands and attaches to the handle.…

May 20, 2018

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California beach town’s shift to marijuana creates a stink

This picturesque coastal town cradled by mountains and sandy shores is a scene out of a Southern California postcard. Residents…

May 19, 2018

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Lego-obsessed crowd packs convention every June near Chicago

Brickworld Chicago is a convention aimed at adults. Teens are welcome. So are tweens. But better nab a grown-up, boys…

May 18, 2018

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Hawaii volcano eruption costs tourism industry millions

Gases rise from a fissure near Pahoa, Hawaii. The new fissure in Hawaii’s Puna District sent gases and lava exploding…

May 16, 2018

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Record 72 million tourists came to Orlando last year

Park guests relax and cool off with a water mist under the globe at Universal Studios City Walk in Orlando,…

May 15, 2018

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Travel expert Johnny Jet shares his tips for summer trips

John DiScala, better known as the air travel expert Johnny Jet, says to save on airfare travelers should travel on…

May 13, 2018