Travel

‘Viva Las Vegas’ for Elvis? Less so lately

King loses his luster in Sin City

March 26, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Wave of bills advocate for air travelers

Then a senator took on hotel resort fees, and another put airline surcharges in his crosshairs. And then the Senate…

March 26, 2016

Travel

Travel-tested destinations for your next family trip

Yearlong journey yields destinations that surprise, delight

March 25, 2016

Travel

Airport CPR kiosk saves student’s life

machine trains 25,000

March 19, 2016

Travel

In New Zealand, glacier hikes melt away

Warming in New Zealand affects environment and tourism

March 19, 2016

Travel

Airlines dodge legislation aimed at curbing excessive fees

Democrats tried to add a provision to an aviation policy bill to prohibit airlines from setting unreasonable fee prices and…

March 19, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

On airplanes, restrooms are circling drain

The restroom on the Boeing 737-900 flying from Los Angeles to Atlanta seemed smaller than usual. “I had to take…

March 19, 2016

Travel

These minivans-turned-RVs take car camping to new level

I climbed into the rooftop tent, tea in hand, and watched the fiery orb drop like the New Year’s Eve…

March 12, 2016

Travel

Bill aims to help fliers with airline fees

A proposal in an airline policy bill aims to help consumers understand fees.Associated Press file photo The proposal is part…

March 12, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Air passengers bug each other in so many ways

Consider the in-flight reading light, which seems like the last thing anyone would fight about on a plane. Yet in…

March 11, 2016

Travel

Amid dispute, Yosemite renames iconic attractions

The historic Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park, Calif., will now be called the Majestic Yosemite Hotel. The park has…

March 5, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Don’t be fooled by ‘resort fees’ at next hotel stay

Last year, 744 properties in the United States added these fees to their guests’ final bills, an astonishing 25 percent…

March 5, 2016

Travel

U.S. airlines compete over flights to Havana

A car drives along the Malecon in Havana, Cuba. At least eight U.S. carriers have applied to the U.S. Department…

March 5, 2016

Travel

Cuba’s tobacco country: A photographic journey

Traditional way of life now a tourist attraction

March 4, 2016

Local News

New Denver flight comes to Cortez

shortage led to new low for passenger counts

February 28, 2016

Travel

The next Puerto Vallarta?

Sayulita, growth, tourism transform laid-back Mexican beach

February 27, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Congress needs to protect rights of air travelers

Not much, unfortunately. The current legislation to fund the FAA, widely believed to be the best chance in years to…

February 27, 2016

Travel

Risk your life for that epic selfie? One city says no

Because people have died taking selfies, Mumbai, India, has declared 16 no-selfie zones to try to prevent people from taking…

February 26, 2016

Travel

How to avoid fees for changing flights

Airlines generate 25 percent of their revenue from fees. One of the biggest is a charge of up to $200…

February 20, 2016

Travel

Happily meandering in Nova Scotia

Dramatic vistas, welcoming locals along Canada’s eastern shore

February 20, 2016

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Airlines keep packing on fees for checked bags

After all, the couple were flying from London to Newark, New Jersey, in premium economy class. But when they tried…

February 20, 2016

Travel

Hotels cater to guests’ desire to stay healthy

‘It’s what the marketplace is demanding’

February 13, 2016

Travel

Lonely Planet names Philadelphia top destination

“Philly’s on a roll right now,” the travel guide company said in a statement. “The city is experiencing a transformation…

February 13, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

U.S. Congress has chance to improve flying

Sometime this week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is expected to consider the FAA reauthorization bill, which funds the…

February 13, 2016

Travel

To pacify fliers, airlines restore tiny perks

After 15 years of cutbacks, U.S. airlines bringing back some small perks for coach passengers. American recently announced the return…

February 13, 2016

Travel

The making of Mardi Gras: A celebration of creativity

Outside of New Orleans, Mardi Gras has often been perceived as a raucous time of drinking too much beer, throwing…

February 6, 2016

Travel

In Italy, charmed by history – and pasta

This time, though, we would go to the less travelled corners, at least for us. Varenna, Lake Como Switzerland, just…

February 6, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Uncertainty surrounds rules for air travelers

In recent weeks, the government has made two surprising policy changes: First, the Transportation Security Administration announced that screening with…

February 6, 2016

Travel

Magical Laotian town upended by surge in tourism

Tourism upends Laotian town after being named World Heritage Site

January 30, 2016

Travel

How U.S. air travelers compare to the world

for annoying seatmates is universal

January 30, 2016