Category: Travel

Hit the Reset Button in Oceanside, California

Oceanside is a beautiful beach town in north San Diego County where you can discover the timeless joy of a perfect family-friendly seaside resort getaway. This up-and-coming city certainly merits a couple of days’ attention on your Southern California itinerary. The destination has often been overlooked as a SoCal destination, but now all of that…


This Lush California Trail Has ‘Jurassic Park’ Vibes. Here’s How to Book a Reservation

By Christopher Reynolds From Los Angeles Times Your feet will get wet, your car will need washing and you won’t mind. That’s just one measure of what awaits on the short, scenic hike through Fern Canyon in Humboldt County’s Prairie Creek Redwood State Park. The Fern Canyon Loop Trail, which neighbors Gold Bluffs Beach, measures…


Already Booked Your Flight? a Lower Fare Might Still Be Available to You

By George Hobica From Tribune News Service One of the good things to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic is that airlines eliminated those despised $200 and $300 change fees. I was sure that once things got back to “normal,” the airlines also would return to their former ways. But they haven’t, and this bit…


Buttigieg Responds After Hundreds of Flight Cancelations Reported Over July 4 Weekend

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg informed travelers about how to get refunds amid hundreds of cancelations and thousands of delays in flights across the United States ahead of July 4. According to airline tracking service FlightAware.com, as of Saturday, over 3,700 flights were delayed in the United States, including those in and out of the country. There…


Travel for Two: Wild meets serene at Tanzinia’s Grumeti Game Reserve

By Mary Ann Anderson From Tribune News Service The late afternoon light is fading fast, and with the dust kicked up by the Land Rover catching the low rays of the sun, the terrain of trees, rocks and acacia-flecked hills of the Singita Grumeti Game Reserve seemed cloaked in gold. Maybe that’s why I missed…


Buttigieg Tells Travelers How to Get Refunds After Hundreds of Flight Delays, Cancelations in July 4 Rush

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Saturday informed travelers about how to get refunds amid hundreds of cancelations and thousands of delays in flights across the United States ahead of July 4. According to airline tracking service FlightAware.com, as of late Saturday, over 3,700 flights were delayed in the United States, including those in and out of…


Celebrating With Family on the Fourth of July

What was your best Fourth of July? A parade, a barbecue with your nearest and dearest, fireworks or perhaps an entirely new experience? However you decide to celebrate our nation’s birthday, presumably wearing red, white and blue, you certainly won’t be celebrating alone this Fourth of July weekend. Despite inflation and record gas prices averaging…


These Gadgets Could Make or Break Your Next Road Trip

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta—Crumbs, odors, discomfort — they can all ruin a good road trip with the family. For children, sitting in a vehicle for hours on end can be daunting. For parents who are unprepared, a road trip can be derailed by gas station stops for last minute supplies. Ensure…


The Most Welcoming Destinations for Senior Travelers

By Janeen Christoff From TravelPulse Retirement is the perfect time to enjoy traveling, but where to go? New research shows the best places for seniors to travel. The Retirement Travel Index, created by AgingInPlace, compiled the list using several data points to reveal the most ideal places for older travelers to visit. Countries were ranked…


These Resorts Are Perfect for Your Next Family Getaway

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com As families return to planning great getaways, hotels and resorts respond with programs designed to accommodate guests of all ages. Here are five destinations to consider. The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland Introduce your family to the glory of the Scottish countryside during a stay at this legendary hotel, spa…