By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Whether you travel close to home or take an extended trip, consider these ideas for capturing the moments that matter. 1. People Pictures It’s true. Every picture tells a story. Later, you’ll be glad you withstood the verbal resistance and nudged the kids or grandparents to succumb to one…
Embrace the Traditions: Connecting With Europeans
I used to be put off by European sophisticates, so into their fine wine and stinky cheese and their high-falutin’ “terroir” that created it all. But now I love being a cultural bumpkin. Sure, I’m simple. I was raised thinking cheese is orange and comes in the shape of the bread. Slap it on—voilà!—cheese sandwich….
The ABCs of Red-Eyes
You’ve seen those humorous T-shirts reading: ¨There are 10 types of people in the world—those who understand binary and those who don’t.” That also applies to travelers: They either love or hate red-eye flights. In case you’re from a different planet and don’t already know, a red-eye is a long-haul flight that operates overnight on…
Decarbonization Campaign Will Raise Flight Costs for Consumers, European Air Travel Experts Warn
April 17, 2023
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Commercial aviation industry members in Europe are expecting the costs of air travel to rise amid a campaign to transition away from fossil fuels. European airline industry members are aiming to reach net-zero aviation carbon emissions over the next 27 years as part of a plan called Destination 2050. The carbon-reduction effort is largely centered…
Winter storms delay reopening of North Rim at Grand Canyon
By Mark Davis From Las Vegas Review-Journal The North Rim of the Grand Canyon normally reopens May 15 after being closed over the winter. Not this year. The North Rim entrance will reopen June 2 to mark the start of the 2023 season, Grand Canyon National Park officials announced in a statement. The South Rim…
An Overnight Stay at an Alpaca Farm? A Winery? This Booking App Brings Variety to RVing
By Lucy Ladis From The Dallas Morning News Dallas—Joel Holland discovered Harvest Hosts when he and his wife were RVing across the country and parked overnight at an alpaca farm in the central plains. The farm run by the Dominican Sisters of Peace is part of a subscription program that caters to RVers by letting…
Museums, Swamps and Native American History Await in Lee County, Florida
When my wife, Fyllis, and I arrived in Lee County, Florida, weeks after it was devastated by Hurricane Ian, we expected the worst, and our first impression supported that fear. Beachfront lots previously occupied by houses were empty, victims of wind and water. Some homes that escaped being obliterated had gaping holes in their roofs…
It’s Easy to See Wildlife When Visiting Alaska’s Glacier Bay
By Lewis Leung From Star Tribune Glacier Bay National Park—Visiting zoos and aquariums can make that connection to wild animals, but immersing oneself in their natural habitats in the vast and pristine wilderness is even better. That’s what we discovered when spending five days camping and boating in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve….
Lee County, Florida: Unanticipated Bonus Compliments of Hurricane Ian
Walking along the Fort Myers Yacht Basin in the center of the city, you would never know that several months ago it was littered with boats and destruction—havoc wreaked by Hurricane Ian. The feeling of calm felt almost eerie as I remembered the horrific TV images of months past. Lee County’s Fort Myers and Bonita…
3 Beautiful Places in Georgia You Might Not Know About
By Nancy Clanton From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta—The temperature is rising, beckoning you to go back outside. Instead of heading to the same places you went during winter, why not explore some new places in Georgia? Thrillist listed about a dozen of the most beautiful places in Georgia, and here are three you might not…
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