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On Cruising: Prices make this the year to take in Manhattan
Sunday, July 5, 2009
If there was ever a year to go and discover — or rediscover — the Big Apple, 2009 has got to be it. Hotel prices in the notoriously expensive island of Manhattan are way down and so are the crowds. I thought I’d start spreading the news. Full story »
Geo quiz: July 5, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Travel advisories: July 5, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Travel briefs: County museum offers group travel
Sunday, July 5, 2009
The Museum of Ventura County is offering the following group trips in the coming months: If you’re looking for the serenity and beauty of mountains, lakes and meadows, you can join the Museum of Ventura County’s five-day motor coach tour next month through the High Sierra. Full story »
Sunshine State is home to 23,398 bars, 'research' trip finds
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Where else but Florida could a place like Jimbo’s exist? It’s a Miami bait shack — emphasis on “shack” — a few miles from downtown but with an isolated island feel and a diverse mix of customers. Beer is self-serve and the 82-year-old owner watches over the activity in a rickety boat captain’s chair. Full story »
Resourceful traveler: July 5, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Everything is relative in Newport Beach
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Everything, they say, is relative. That’s especially obvious when you visit a place like Newport Beach, nesting ground for L.A.’s business and social elite, where they not only have spas for people, they have spas for cars. It’s where they not only have bakeries for people, they have bakeries for doggies. Full story »
Travel Advisories: June 28
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Travel Briefs: June 28
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Briefs on the 75th anniversary of the Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax in Los Angeles and on nextstop.com. Full story »
Give this Chico museum a spin
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Many businesses are experiencing ups and downs during these difficult economic times, but for a small museum in Northern California, ups and downs are a way of life and they like it. Full story »
Head to Aspen for low-budget fun
Sunday, June 21, 2009
This Rocky Mountain playground has Gucci, Prada and Burberry stores downtown but still can offer the average Joe a budget vacation for those who can get here. This summer, people who stay at least two nights at participating hotels receive an Aspen Summer Pass good for discounts around town. More discounts are available if the stay includes a Wednesday night. The best time to find Aspen lodging deals is in the so-called mud season when the ski mountains are closed. But summer may be the best time of all to enjoy the beauty of Aspen’s high-altitude surroundings. Full story »
Travel briefs: Man with fear of flying lives on plane
Sunday, June 21, 2009
A man who says he’s afraid to fly is spending the month of June living on a plane. Mark Malkoff, 33, a comedian and filmmaker, boarded his first flight June 1 from LaGuardia in New York, where he lives, heading to Atlanta. He plans to stay on AirTran flights until June 30. Full story »
Taking the Kids: Great memories cost less on a camping adventure
Sunday, June 21, 2009
I never figured on the rain. The idea was to introduce the kids to the backcountry without all the work that backpacking entails. Full story »
Travel advisories: June 21, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Resourceful traveler: June 21, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
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