Travel

Controversy over wildlife tourism and selfies in the Amazon

World Animal Protection, an advocacy group, issued a report saying animals like sloths suffer when they’re kept in captivity for…

December 26, 2017

Travel

Cowboy boots are as much a part of San Antonio as the Alamo

In fact, nothing says more about a Texan than a fancy pair of cowboy boots. Whether they’re rough-hewn boots scuffed…

December 25, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

Unpacking travelers’ frequently asked questions about flying with luggage

Think about it. Why, for example, does baggage have to be black? Why are overhead bins so small? Why do…

December 24, 2017

Travel

A peek at top travel lists: Where to go in 2018

Afar magazine Abu Dhabi; Athens; Bhutan; Big Sur, California; Dundee, Scotland; Faroe Islands; France; Guatemala; Haida Gwaii, British Colombia; Kazakhstan;…

December 24, 2017

Travel

Women who see the world share a universal issue: sexual harassment

you can do to travel safely

December 23, 2017

Travel

Las Vegas’ overhauled Monte Carlo transforming into Park MGM

Not one slot machine is within sight of the lobby at this Las Vegas casino-hotel. With a robust art collection,…

December 21, 2017

Travel

Idaho lands nation’s first International Dark Sky Reserve

The Milky Way is seen over the Smoky Mountains in central Idaho. A giant chunk of central Idaho with a…

December 20, 2017

Travel

How to master the delicate art of the do-nothing winter vacation

Sure, the snow and cold weather offer plenty of active delights: Skiing, sledding, trekking, ice fishing. But let the masses…

December 19, 2017

Travel

New planetarium seeks to put N.J. science center on travel map

The Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium in Jersey City, which opened this month, features a dome that is 89 feet in diameter,…

December 18, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

After a wild year for travel, what lies ahead in 2018?

No one will forget the past year in travel. How could they? But what does it all mean for your…

December 17, 2017

Travel

A tour of Paris in the footsteps of famous African-Americans

City of Light, artists found acceptance

December 17, 2017

Travel

‘Overtourism’ disrupts life in Amsterdam, and the Dutch capital pushes back

“If we wait a bit longer, he’ll probably start cleaning his teeth,” one rider says to his neighbor, humor failing…

December 16, 2017

Travel

AAA predicts record travel over Christmas and New Year’s

Auto club AAA said Thursday that 107 million people will travel between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1, a 3.1 percent…

December 14, 2017

Travel

U.S. national parks to slash number of free days for visitors

After waiving fees 16 days in 2016 and 10 days in 2017, the National Park Service announced Tuesday that it…

December 13, 2017

Travel

Los Angeles subway work uncovers array of Ice Age fossils

When her phone buzzes, she quickly dons a neon vest, hard hat and goggles before climbing deep down into a…

December 12, 2017

Travel

Hard history: Mississippi museums explore slavery, Klan era

Those were ways of defiantly pushing back against African-Americans who dared challenge racial oppression, and taking a jab at journalists…

December 11, 2017

Travel

After the lights dim, Rockefeller Center Christmas trees still give

Rockefeller Center spruce used in Habitat for Humanity homes

December 10, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

Is a drop in airline fines bad for flyers?

The Aviation Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Transportation, which is responsible for enforcing federal consumer-protection regulations, is on…

December 10, 2017

Travel

Taliesin West: A magnet for fans of architect Frank Lloyd Wright

Twenty-six miles northeast of Phoenix, Wright’s students built the desert shelters they slept in during the winter term at his…

December 9, 2017

Local News

TSA changes at Durango airport cause slight delays

Familiarity with new screening rules expected to reduce wait times

December 8, 2017

Travel

A Trump slump? International visitors to U.S. down 4%

The number of international visitors arriving in the United States declined nearly 4 percent in the first six months of…

December 8, 2017

Travel

How to handle traveling in the age of ‘permanxiety’

A traveler, right, has his hands swabbed by a Transportation Security Administration officer as part of a check for explosives…

December 7, 2017

Travel

Check in, help out: Socially conscious hotels give back to the community

The survey also showed that a heart of gold only goes so far: Even if a hotel proves to be…

December 6, 2017

Travel

Dubai unveils a new zip line among towering skyscrapers

The 558-foot-high XLine opens this week in Dubai’s Marina neighborhood. For 3,280 feet, those brave enough can whiz past some…

December 5, 2017

Travel

Even procrastinators can find deals on holiday travel

It’s getting late for booking holiday travel, but not too late. Experts say there are tips for procrastinators to find…

December 4, 2017

Travel

Ruins at risk: Peru’s urban growth threatens to erase pre-colonial sites

Like many people in modern-day Peru, Rojas was born and raised among Incan sites that were built before the Spanish…

December 3, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

When you leave a tip – whether you want to or not

Automatic tips have also appeared on his hotel bills and when he checks his luggage with the airport skycap. It’s…

December 3, 2017

Travel

Miami’s iconic offshore Stiltsville survived Hurricane Irma

above sea possess long, quirky history

December 3, 2017

Travel

Trees, lights, holiday magic: Christmas events and displays around U.S.

New York City The city’s tried-and-true Christmas attractions include Rockefeller Center’s tree, this year a 75-foot Norway spruce wrapped with…

December 1, 2017

Travel

Earn your drink at these incredibly hard-to-reach bars

Should you make your way to these barstools, you’ll be rewarded with epic tales to share for the rest of…

November 29, 2017