By Sharyn Jackson From Star Tribune Our driver waved the car behind us to go around. We were chugging up a slight hill in a little white tuk-tuk, past blooming fields of mustard flowers that looked like they’d been caught in the line of fire at an all-yellow paintball game. Our open-air electric vehicle had…
Keeping the Wild Wild: Celebrating 150 Years of Yellowstone National Park
By Marlise Kast-Myers From Tribune News Service As a surfer-snowboarder based in San Diego, the idea of traveling to the American West come winter never crossed my mind. In fact, with the first flutter of a snowflake, I habitually head to the hills for ski season — be it Mammoth, Big Bear or an unfamiliar…
Relaxing Resorts Perfect for the Entire Family
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com These resorts offer service, amenities and surprises that will please the whole family. Here are five top spots to consider. Park Hyatt Aviara, Carlsbad, California Relax into the coastal vibe that permeates this five-star resort, nestled within 200 acres in the foothills of Carlsbad. Sporting a recent $50 million…
This NC City Ranks as One of the Nation’s Most Pet-Friendly Travel Spots. Here’s Why
By Simone Jasper The Charlotte Observer CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If you plan to hit the road with your pet, one North Carolina destination may be an ideal place to visit. That’s because a new report finds that Asheville is one of the most pet-friendly spots in the nation. The mountain tourist town ranks No. 9…
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Set to Open Life-Size Robotic Dinosaur Exhibit in May
By McKenna Oxenden Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE — Velociraptors and triceratops and Tyrannosaurus rex — oh my! A new exhibit featuring life-size robotic dinosaurs is set to open at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore in May. According to the zoo, the prehistoric replicas will move their heads, arms and tails, and even spit water. “Along your…
The Fascinating History of Point Lobos, Calif.
April 18, 2022
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, seven miles south of Monterey, Calif., is one of the most gorgeous spots on the West Coast. Though the underwater preserve comprises over 9,907 acres, the land open to the public is surprisingly compact—just 400 acres bordered by a six-mile perimeter trail. However, this meeting of land and water contains…
What to Consider Before Booking Your Next Family Vacation
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes FamilyTravel.com Contemplating a family vacation? No doubt, these are perplexing times. But if you are ready to roll, here are five things to consider. Invest in Proper Planning Prior to the pandemic, planning a vacation took time, knowledge, patience and perseverance. In the current era, making sense of rising prices, the…
‘Magical Disney Experience’ Coming to South Florida at New Port Starting Next Year
By Austen Erblat South Florida Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Disney Cruise Lines will be docking in South Florida starting next year, after Mickey and Minnie received approval from Broward County. Port Everglades’ Cruise Terminal 4 will be a second home for the cruise line. Construction is expected to be fully complete by fall…
Virgin Voyages’ 3rd Ship Completes Sea Trials, Heads to Puerto Rico This Fall
By Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel Richard Branson’s cruise venture Virgin Voyages will be full up in Miami as it brings two ships to sail from the Magic City this fall. So for its newest ship Resilient Lady, the line is venturing to Puerto Rico to take on the Southern Caribbean. Resilient Lady completed it sea…
Hit the Road: The Fun of Road Trips
Vacations should be all about fun and adventure, but all too often they can become more like a military campaign, with every stop preplanned and every minute already accounted for. If you find yourself exhausted after a preplanned vacation, it might be time to take a road trip. In the book “Blue Highways,” William Least…
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