Maybe it’s your family tradition to return to the same holiday lights display every year — often the weekend after Thanksgiving when everyone is desperate to get out of the house and whining about eating more leftovers. Maybe you seek out a new one where you are visiting friends and relatives. One thing is certain:…
Why Booking Directly With Airlines Can Be More Expensive
Early in the pandemic, many travelers experienced headaches while trying to rebook air travel purchased through third parties such as Orbitz and Kayak. Overloaded customer service centers and constantly changing airline policies resulted in a big mess at these agencies, prompting many travelers to book directly through the airline to avoid future issues. Yet as…
A Colorado Town to Love in Winter: Grand Lake
By Seth Boster From The Gazette Colorado Springs–There’s no denying Grand Lake in the summer. With the boardwalks connecting charming shops and eateries, and with the state’s largest natural body of water only steps away, the town in Colorado’s central mountains feels something like a beach getaway. But in the cold of winter, Grand Lake…
Thanksgiving Travel Rush Is Back With Some New Habits
November 23, 2022
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The Thanksgiving travel rush was back on this year, as people caught planes in numbers not seen in years, setting aside inflation concerns to reunite with loved ones and enjoy some normalcy after two holiday seasons marked by COVID-19 restrictions. Changing habits around work and play, however, might spread out the crowds and reduce the…
How to Swim With the Manatees of Florida’s Crystal River
By Gabrielle Calise From Tampa Bay Times Tampa–Every year, tourists from around the world flock to Crystal River. A brief drive through the charming Citrus County hamlet provides a hint as to why: You’ll find manatee-shaped mailboxes, manatee placards on the streetlights, manatee statues and murals. The city’s logo, a smiling sea cow, is festooned…
Choose Your Adventure in Belize: Islands and Ruins, Caves and Cuisine
By Simon Peter Groebner From Star Tribune On my first full day in Belize, I climbed Mayan pyramids under a blazing sun — and then cooled off by swimming to a mountain cascade. Three days later, I relaxed in a rainbow hammock in an over-the-water shanty on a tiny island along a barrier reef, miles…
As Ski Season Nears, Most Idaho Resorts Have Opening Days Set. What’s the Snow Outlook?
By Shaun Goodwin From The Idaho Statesman Boise–Snow is blanketing the Boise Foothills and mountains beyond, but it’s not truly winter in Idaho until ski season begins. Going by that logic, winter officially begins in the Gem State on Saturday. Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area will be Idaho’s first ski resort to open, but…
Travel Guide Giant ‘Lonely Planet’ to Stop Publishing Monthly China Magazine
“Lonely Planet” will cease publishing its monthly Chinese language travel magazine from 2023 after its last issue this December. On Nov. 14, “Lonely Planet” announced the halt via WeChat, a Chinese twitter-like social media. “For the loyal readers and editors who love this brand and magazine, it’s probably hard to keep calm at this moment,” the…
Kitzbuhel: A Tyrolean Alpine Gem
On our journey to experience the best of the Alps and bucket-list hiking opportunities we visited Kitzbuhel for three glorious days. This stylish mountain resort is located 20 miles south of the German-Austrian border in the western Austrian province of Tyrol. As a member of the distinguished “Best of the Alps” collection, Kitzbuhel has been…
Lifts, Terrain, Eateries, Domes and ‘Ice Bars’: Here’s What’s New at Colorado Ski Areas
By Seth Boster From The Gazette Colorado Springs–Colorado’s ski season is underway, with more resorts set to open in the coming weeks. Here’s a look at some of what’s new to the scene: Arapahoe Basin: The Lenawee Lift, a fixed-grip triple chair built in 2001, has doubled the seating and upped the speed toward coveted…
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