America’s gateway reopens
Ellis Island was inundated by Superstorm Sandy’s floodwaters
DATE: Nov 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel
$1.9 million in gold bars found in toilet of Middle Eastern plane
An aircraft cleaning crew found 280 gold bars worth almost $2 million inside the toilet of a plane belonging to Middle East discount airline Flydubai.
The Daily Mail of London say...
DATE: Nov 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel
‘Festival fatigue’ strikes locals in Michigan town
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Lou Colombo insists he’s no Grinch and enjoys festivals. But so many were held along this Lake Michigan town’s grassy waterfront over the summer that he applied to Cit...
DATE: Nov 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel
Are cruise ships becoming too large to operate safely?
One of the largest cruise ships in 1985 was the 46,000-ton Carnival Holiday. Ten years ago, the biggest, the Queen Mary 2, was three times as large. Today’s record holders are two 225,000-to...
DATE: Nov 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel
New seats let airlines squeeze in passengers
It’s not your imagination. There really is a tighter squeeze on many planes these days.
The big U.S. airlines are taking out old, bulky seats in favor of so-called slimline models...
DATE: Oct 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel
Around U.S., Halloween attractions ask guests to take part
NEW YORK – Ghost tours and haunted houses are hallmarks of the weeks leading up to Halloween. But this year, some attractions are raising their game with an interactive component. ...
DATE: Oct 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel
You will be afraid
Abandoned Philadelphia prison will scare even the daring
DATE: Oct 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel
5 freebies for you in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE – Really, it’s not that hard to spell. Just remember, there are three Us and a couple of Qs.
Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city, has a history that stretches back...
DATE: Oct 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel
What to pay, when to fly during Thanksgiving week
It’s not too early to buy airline tickets for Thanksgiving.
In fact, if you know you’ll be stuck traveling the busiest days (translation: most expensive days), you need to shop n...
DATE: Oct 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel
Not-so-roughing-it: ‘Glamping’ in New York
Hotels offer chance to sleep outdoors in the Big Apple
DATE: Oct 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel
Golden loop
New Mexico’s Enchanted Circle a quick, colorful autumn tour
DATE: Oct 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel
Berlin bravely shares its ignoble past
City’s many ghosts a challenge to the soul
DATE: Sep 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel
