Southwest Life/Travel

These minivans-turned-RVs take car camping to new level

When the sun started to set over the Pacific Ocean, I sprang into motion. I pulled off Highway 1 and parked alongside bluffs softened by swaying grass. I opened the rear hatch, filled the ke...

DATE: Mar 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Amid dispute, Yosemite renames iconic attractions

SAN FRANCISCO – The prices of Yosemite National Park souvenirs have been slashed in half, and road signs directing visitors to iconic attractions have been switched. Among the cha...

DATE: Mar 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

U.S. airlines compete over flights to Havana

NEW YORK – U.S. airlines are looking to serve Cuba primarily from their large hub cities, with Havana being the most popular destination. At least eight carriers submitted applica...

DATE: Mar 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Cuba’s tobacco country: A photographic journey

Traditional way of life now a tourist attraction

DATE: Mar 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

The next Puerto Vallarta?

In Sayulita, growth, tourism transform laid-back Mexican beach

DATE: Feb 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Risk your life for that epic selfie? One city says no

MUMBAI, India – Look around in any major Indian city, and you will find someone with an arm outstretched, mobile phone in hand, smiling widely and clicking away. Even Prime Minister Narendra...

DATE: Feb 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

How to avoid fees for changing flights

DALLAS – Airlines now get one-fourth of their revenue from sources other than fares – mostly fees – and one of the biggest is a charge of up to $200 to change or cancel a ticket. ...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Happily meandering in Nova Scotia

Dramatic vistas, welcoming locals along Canada’s eastern shore

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Hotels cater to guests’ desire to stay healthy

‘It’s what the marketplace is demanding’

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Lonely Planet names Philadelphia top destination

PHILADELPHIA – Lonely Planet gave some love to The City of Brotherly Love last week, ranking Philadelphia the No. 1 place to visit in the United States in 2016. “Philly’s on a rol...

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

To pacify fliers, airlines restore tiny perks

NEW YORK – After 15 years of near austerity, U.S. airlines are restoring some small perks for passengers crammed into coach. Don’t expect ample legroom or free checked bags. But ...

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

In Italy, charmed by history – and pasta

An old Italian proverb says “a day without pasta is like a day without sunshine.” My husband and favorite travelling companion, Richard, and I were ready for some pasta and for our fourth tr...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

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