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SeaSalt serves up perfectly pan-seared skate in Cape May
CAPE MAY - We arrived at SeaSalt in Cape May a few minutes early for our reservation, and just caught the tail end of the staff meeting.
A drink and a dip with Mickey
OAHU, Hawaii - "I need alcohol!" a bikini-clad woman exclaimed on a hot June day as she splashed out of an artificial river after plunging dow…
Walking Safari
MFUWE, Zambia - We're nodding off in our tent, pitched under a tree, when the crunching and gnashing begin.
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Sunday 07/08/2012

Fredericksburg, Texas

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas - Who would have thought deep in the heart of Texas sits a little slice of Germany?

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Travel technology

Finally - A program that lets you skip airport security

NEW YORK - It was an eerie feeling to speed through airport security without taking off my shoes, removing my laptop and liquids from my bag or stripping away my belt and suit jacket. Eerie but amazing.

Sunday 07/01/2012

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The Last Tortoise

Sunday 06/24/2012

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Swift in Museum

Find summer fun at winter ski resorts

SNOWMASS VILLAGE, Colo. - "River rafting? Horseback riding? At Snowmass?" Larry behind the counter at the Ski Chalet, in Los Angeles was skeptical.

Sunday 06/17/2012

Travel News in Brief

Building attraction

How American royalty live

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Bill Cecil and his son were out hunting wild turkey in the rain in 2010 when he got a call that the president would be at the family homestead in a half hour.

Sunday 06/10/2012

Build-your-own brickation spot, No fear of Mexico, Cab driver jailed, No sno, no visits, Plant power, Beach weddings

Build-your-own brickation spot

Bees the latest guests to check in at Waldorf Astoria

NEW YORK - An iconic hotel in the heart of midtown Manhattan is buzzing with thousands of new visitors.

Recreating Monet's Inspiration

NEW YORK - Claude Monet's beloved flower and water gardens in the north of France are world-famous. But for those unable to visit the artist's iconic home, a trip to the Bronx over the next several months will offer a taste of Monet's indisputably radiant living masterpiece - a riotous display of color, plant variety and landscape design.

Sunday 06/03/2012

Heart NY again, Microsite, big info, Keeping up, Personal touch, China travels, Board this way, Kennedy app, No-toddler zone

Heart N.Y. again

Party like a VIP -- Better yet, cruise with one

MIAMI - The Carnival Destiny cruise ship hasn't even left port, and half the ship's guests are already wasted.

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Sunday 06/03/2012

Animal News: Let the wild things be free and more

By MARC MORRONE, Newsday

Posted: June 03, 2012

When I was growing up, children were encouraged to search the wooded areas of my town and collect and keep as pets any amphibians or reptiles we could find. It was a great activity to do in the summer on the North Shore of Long Island.

Jamiaca's sunken city seeks world heritage designation

By DAVID McFADDEN, Associated Press

Posted: June 03, 2012

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Archaeologists will ask the United Nations' cultural agency to bestow world heritage status on Port Royal, the mostly submerged remains of a historic Jamaican port known three centuries ago as the "wickedest city on Earth."

Sunday 05/27/2012

Margaritaville casino opens, Blue river, Tourist duty, Lady Liberty's voice, Sexism-free skies, Cable-accessible, No happy price

Posted: May 27, 2012

Margaritaville

Visit the Amazon -- while it's still there

By ELLEN CREAGER, Detroit Free Press

Posted: May 27, 2012

EL ORIENTE, Ecuador - This is one rain forest the world has saved.

Forced to fly solo, even on family vacations

By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ, Associated Press

Posted: May 27, 2012

NEW YORK - If you're flying this summer in the U.S., be prepared to kiss your family goodbye at the gate. Even if they're on the same plane.

Sunday 05/20/2012

Shuttle nears new home, Birds mean business, Canyon shuttle resumes, Sky-high reception, Greek tourism slow, Super Bowl costs

Posted: May 20, 2012

Shuttle's new home

Portland, Maine: Old World charm, salty docks mix with modern comforts, culture

By JOSH NOEL, Chicago Tribune

Posted: May 20, 2012

PORTLAND, Maine - I was in Portland all of 10 minutes when its soul rolled by on two wheels: a gentleman pedaling through downtown on one of those ridiculously tall bicycles with an oversize front wheel and tiny back wheel.

KLM airlines now allowing passengers to 'like' seatmates

By JEFF STRICKLER, Star Tribune

Posted: May 20, 2012

Here's a program Facebook aficionados might "like." Dutch airline KLM is testing a system that allows passengers to use Facebook and LinkedIn profiles to pick the people they sit next to on flights.

New caves added to turn-of-century Ohio tour

By LISA CORNWELL, Associated Press

Posted: May 20, 2012

CINCINNATI - Sections of a cave system that haven't been open before to the public will be available for tours in a couple of weeks, just in time for the summer.

Sunday 05/13/2012

Exhibit at Paris' Grand Palais shows monumental art need not be huge

By THOMAS ADAMSON, Associated Press

Posted: May 13, 2012

PARIS - Art lovers should expect the unexpected in the latest offering of the ground-breaking and normally roof-scraping Monumenta exhibit, as artist Daniel Buren brings the Grand Palais' lofty ceiling for the first time - literally - down to earth.

Connecticut looks to ethnic history in efforts to attract tourists

By STEPHEN SINGER, Associated Press

Posted: May 13, 2012

HARTFORD, Conn. - More than a century after waves of Europe's working class left for jobs in New England mills and other prospects in the U.S., their homes, communities and traditions are providing fresh opportunities to promote tourism in Connecticut.

D.C. tourists spend $6 billion, Ski profits melt, No thrill ride, Next stop: Japan, Staging all Shakespeare plays, Busy beach

Posted: May 13, 2012

D.C. tourists spend $6 billion

Sunday 05/06/2012

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Posted: May 06, 2012

S.C. aquarium adds dry exhibit

Sunday 04/29/2012

Gargoyle tour back, Balloons take flight, Lei day coming, Hijack prank lands man in court, Costa CEO retires, Sky-high bridge

Posted: April 29, 2012

Gargoyle tour

Gargoyle tour back, Balloons take flight, Lei day approaches, Hijack prank lands man in court, Costa CEO retires. Puppy on board

Posted: April 29, 2012

Gargoyle tour

New Orleans music thriving as Jazz Fest begins

By STACEY PLAISANCE, Associated Press

Posted: April 29, 2012

NEW ORLEANS - When Hurricane Katrina scattered residents and musicians across the country, many wondered if the best days of New Orleans music had drowned with the city. But if its music festivals are any indication, the city is proving its music scene is waterproof.

Traveling solo? Some tips for a safe, enjoyable trip

By CARRIE OSGOOD, Associated Press

Posted: April 29, 2012

You can do what you want, when you want, how you want, where you want. You pick your own pace, budget, itinerary and change your mind on a whim, never having to negotiate. The experience can be liberating and thrilling, igniting a rewarding sense of accomplishment, and the detachment from your "real" life is often therapeutic.

When entering a new place on your own, you may notice more than you do when you travel with others. But not all destinations are right for solo travelers. Here are some tips.

•Visit walkable destinations connected by trains, buses, ferries and flights. Prices will be per person, and you increase your odds of meeting others, unlike destinations best seen or reached by car, where there may be fewer interactions. Youth hostels are great for 20somethings and travelers of any age on tight budgets who crave conversation and don't need upscale accommodations.

•Traveling offseason can save a lot of money. In Octorber, for example, it may be cheaper to spend a week in Costa Rica than to visit the Adirondacks in upstate New York. The off-peak flight, local transport and single accommodation in Costa Rica are less than the car rental and pricier double rooms during fall foliage season in New York.

•If you can't fly nonstop, turn your stopovers into perks. Visit places such as Fiji, Iceland, London, Paris and Rome at no extra cost on extended layovers.

•Ask others about their vacations to get ideas for your own trips, and read up online and in guidebooks. Publishers can vary tremendously so look at a variety of brands in a bookstore or library, then travel with a guidebook that best suits your priorities.

•Keep expectations minimal so you're not disappointed. Be flexible, go with the flow and treasure the unexpected.

•Be prepared for the occasional bad day. Temporary misery is part of travel, and can help you enjoy the magnificent moments that much more. And sometimes the worst experiences generate great stories later on.

•Write in a journal every night. It records your adventures while also giving you the conversational outlet to express and process the details of your day.

•When dining alone, bring a book or journal. Eating at the bar may feel more comfortable than a table for one.

•Be respectful, inconspicuous and dress to blend in. Local fashion norms vary, but jeans with subdued colors, dark shoes and subtle accessories attract less attention.

•English has become the world's second language, but learning to say hello and thank you in the local tongue goes a long way.

•Be cautious, but not paranoid. If there's a site that piques your interest, but it's out of the way or you have concerns about personal safety, take a day tour or a guide.

•Ignoring verbal aggressors - whether beggars, vendors or passers-by - is frequently the best defense, although in some cultures, such as in the markets in Istanbul, a simple "no, thank you" works better. Intimidation and harassment are never fun; feel empowered by your ability to say no.

•Check guidebooks and consult with local tourist offices and hotel staff for advice on what to watch out for. Take special care after dark, in dense crowds, and with likable strangers. The freedom of being far from home can release inhibitions in wonderful ways, try to do something new every trip. But have an exit strategy, inform the hotel staff of your whereabouts, or make sure you're in a place where you can shout out.

•Don't let societal pressures rattle you. Don't let loneliness paralyze you. Educate yourself so you know what you can, and cannot, do. ]]>

Sunday 04/22/2012

Loiusville: Not just a Derby-time attraction

By BRUCE SCHREINER, Associated Press

Posted: April 22, 2012

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Shadowbox with a silhouetted Muhammad Ali. Dig into a Hot Brown at the place where the savory sandwich was created. Sip Kentucky bourbons at a hotel where Al Capone played blackjack.

An artistic ode to his culture, 14 years in the making

By CARYN ROUSSEAU, Associated Press

Posted: April 22, 2012

CHICAGO - For more than a decade, contemporary artist Rashid Johnson has worked almost under the radar, turning out work presented at museums and coveted by collectors around the world.

Sunday 04/15/2012

Hunting lemurs in Madagascar a great adventure for the whole family

By JASON STRAZIUSO, Associated Press

Posted: April 15, 2012

ANDASIBE, Madagascar - The most charming animal I have ever seen apparently seduced my wife as well. How else to explain why she would allow a wild primate to tap dance across her shoulders a mere claw's swipe away from our 6-month-old daughter?

Ruby slippers help tell an American story at the Smithsonian

By BRETT ZONGKER, Associated Press

Posted: April 15, 2012

WASHINGTON - Dorothy's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" have a new home with a diverse set of artifacts in a new timeline of American history that includes a piece of Plymouth Rock, a slave ship manifest, Alexander Graham Bell's telephone and Kermit the Frog at the Smithsonian Institution.

Sunday 04/08/2012

Atlanta airport adds some 'curb appeal' for international travelers

By GREG BLUESTEIN, Associated Press

Posted: April 08, 2012

ATLANTA - The new $1.4 billion international terminal at the world's busiest airport will be a sleek launching pad for millions of passengers, designed to help Atlanta grab a growing share of the lucrative market for global travelers.

No Fly-by-night, Interpretive Bus Tours, Walk, then Fly, Courting Olympics, Dixie Weekend, Civil War Online

Posted: April 08, 2012

No fly-by-night

Harry Potter set opens to visitors near London

By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press<p>

Posted: April 08, 2012

WATFORD, England - Hogwarts Castle welcomes the Muggle multitudes.

Sunday 04/01/2012

Monster Snake at Smithsonian, Adirondack spring, Parks and population, Royal traffic jam

Posted: April 01, 2012

Monster snake

Vegas rail: Gambling on a train to nowhere?

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD, Associated Press

Posted: April 01, 2012

VICTORVILLE, Calif. - On a dusty, rock-strewn expanse at the edge of the Mojave Desert, a company linked to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid wants to build a bullet train that would rocket tourists from the middle of nowhere to the gambling palaces of Las Vegas.

Oswald gravestone digs up property fight

Associated Press

Posted: April 01, 2012

ROSCOE, Ill. - A quirky auto museum in northern Illinois has somehow become the home of what's believed to be Lee Harvey Oswald's original tombstone. But how it got there is a bit murky and now a Texas music club owner claims he's ready to pursue legal action to get it.

Sunday 03/25/2012

Majahual, Mexico: A quiest vacation getaway off the beaten tourist path

By KIM CURTIS, For The Associated Press

Posted: March 25, 2012

MAJAHUAL, Mexico - My criteria for a vacation were simple: Warm weather; postcard beaches; clear, sunny skies; long, languid days to immerse myself in beach books; a price that wouldn't break the bank. And most of all, solitude.

Degas: Impressionism stripped bare in France

By THOMAS ADAMSON, Associated Press

Posted: March 25, 2012

PARIS - For the new landmark exhibit "Degas and the Nude" at Paris' revamped Musee d'Orsay, ballet fans should be advised: approach with caution.

Hotels for Heroes, Pay to taste Chicago, Clear for takeoff, Chili back in W. Va., Missing Bell

Posted: March 25, 2012

Hotels for heroes

Sunday 03/11/2012

Travel Briefs: Cirque replaces Elvis, Dahmer donation rejected, New landmark, Avoid Mexico this Spring, NYC seeks young tourists

Posted: March 11, 2012

Cirque ousts Elvis

Sunday 03/04/2012

Shipwreck, fire weaken Italy's Costa cruise ship brand

By COLLEEN BARRY, Associated Press

Posted: March 04, 2012

MILAN - Costa Crociere SpA, the largest cruise ship brand in Europe, is facing a legal and public relations nightmare after seeing two high-profile disasters on its ships barely six weeks apart.

Sunday 02/12/2012

Disney to open 'Cars Land,' Lincoln museum opens, Cedar Rapids has an app, China gets faster visas

Posted: February 12, 2012

Disney to open 'Car Land'

Sunday 01/16/2011

Hop aboard a Segway and see sights of cities

By LYNN O'ROURKE HAYES, MCT News Service

Posted: January 16, 2011

Segue into the new year by booking one of the more than 200 Segway tours operating around the world. Invented by Dean Kamen, the battery-powered, two-wheeled Segway transporter is an emissions-free way to see cities. Here are five places you can take a guided tour aboard a Segway.

Hop aboard a Segway and see sights of cities

By LYNN O'ROURKE HAYES, MCT News Service

Posted: January 16, 2011

Sunday 12/05/2010

Pennekamp Park in Key Largo, Fla., marks 50th anniversary

By SUZETTE LABOY, Associated Press

Posted: December 05, 2010

KEY LARGO, Fla. - Fifty years after it was designated the first underwater park in the U.S., John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park looks much as it did when it was founded: Tropical fish swim through the coral reef and kayakers can still get lost in the maze of mangrove swamps.

Travel briefs:

Posted: December 05, 2010

Menorah lightings

Travel Review: Continental app offers basics, but other options provide a smoother flight

By KAREN SCHWARTZ, For The Associated Press

Posted: December 05, 2010

SEATTLE - If I had to compare Continental Airlines' new app to air travel, I'd say it rates a business-class seat. It's better than economy, but not snazzy enough to merit first class.

New England ski resorts aren't just for skiing anymore

By LISA RATHKE, Associated Press

Posted: December 05, 2010

MONTPELIER, Vt. - Never mind the double black diamond slopes. How about whizzing through the trees on a zip line or careening down the hill on a roller coaster?

Sunday 11/28/2010

Ancient route draws pilgrims, trekkers in Spain

By MAYA HASSON, Associated Press

Updated: November 28, 2010 - 10:18 am

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain - A pilgrim heading to Santiago de Compostela in ancient times could expect a warm meal and a bed after a long day's walk. Today, you can expect a bar serving hamburgers, free Wi-Fi and a decision about whether a reiki or watsu treatment would better relieve your foot pain.

Website aims to clean up travel reviews on Trip Advisor

By ELLEN CREAGER, Detroit Free Press

Posted: November 28, 2010

If you are one of the millions of travelers who have used TripAdvisor.com to check out the reputation of a hotel, you know many of its anonymous customer reviews are highly critical.

Travel briefs: New travel app, My TSA; security underwear; Disney's Pleasure Island to be replaced

Posted: November 28, 2010

Travel app

Clothing a security line issue at airports

By DAISY NGUYEN, Associated Press

Posted: November 28, 2010

LOS ANGELES - It was no crime of fashion, but Wendy Gigliotti's bulky sweater and ankle-length skirt made her a target of airport screeners.

Sunday 11/21/2010

Forecasts predict increased travel in 2011

By JOSH NOEL, Chicago Tribune

Posted: November 21, 2010

As we wind down 2010, major business travel researchers are rolling out their forecasts for the next year and beyond. They agree on a few things.

Philly's new 'museum' is free, outdoors, open 24-7

By JOANN LOVIGLIO, Associated Press

Posted: November 21, 2010

PHILADELPHIA - Ever walk by a statue and wonder, "What made this guy so important?" or pass by a modern sculpture in a park and think, "What on earth is that supposed to be?"

Travel briefs: Scottevest carry-on coat; London double-decker buses get an update; surfing thePurplePassport.com

Posted: November 21, 2010

A magic coat

Hiking Grand Canyon yields views you can't get from its rim

By CARSON WALKER, Associated Press

Posted: November 21, 2010

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. - About 4.5 million people visit this natural wonder every year, with relatively few venturing too far below the rim - where the trails along the cliffs offer constantly changing 3-D views that, quite simply, are otherworldly.

Sunday 11/14/2010

Travel briefs: Safe purse and wallet; Southwest launches winter sale; Charleston, S.C., the nation's friendliest city

Posted: November 14, 2010

Safe keeping

Discounts offered in Facebook check-in 'Deals'

By BARBARA ORTUTAY, Associated Press

Posted: November 14, 2010

NEW YORK - If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers.

Kauai photo tour captures unseen island

By ASHLEY M. HEHER, Associated Press

Posted: November 14, 2010

Associated PressPOIPU, Hawaii - The best part of the best-ever family vacation was practically an afterthought.

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