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Denver’s Harlem of the West legacy endures amid change

DENVER The neighborhood was once called “The Harlem of the West.” It’s a place where Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis performed to packed rooms not far from the sno...

DATE: Mar 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Cyprus expects a record number of tourists to arrive in 2017

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Cyprus expects to hit another record number of tourists this year, with visits to the east Mediterranean island expected to increase 5 percent over last year, a tourism off...

DATE: Mar 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

United to start direct Hawaii-to-Denver flight in June

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii – Travelers will soon be able to catch a direct flight between Denver and Hawaii’s Big Island starting this summer. United Airlines announced Monday that begin...

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Mayor says LA’s historic Angels Flight returning to service

LOS ANGELES – Angels Flight, LA’s beloved little railroad, had its cameo in the hit musical “La La Land” and now it’s almost ready for its close-up. The narrow-gauge railroad that...

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

What to look for when you’re booking a photo safari

Shopping for a wildlife safari is like taking a multiple-choice exam. You know the right answer is there on the page somewhere but they all seem so appealing. Most safari operator...

DATE: Feb 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

In Pittsburgh, ‘Fences’ and August Wilson’s Hill District

PITTSBURGH – Fans of “Fences” may be disappointed that the film won just one of its four Oscar nominations. But a pilgrimage to playwright August Wilson’s hometown, Pittsburgh, might offer s...

DATE: Feb 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Iran’s people, culture, history delight Durango visitors

Persepolis, founded in 515 BC, was the capital of the ancient Persian Empire, one of the first great superpowers. The empire occupied three continents and was home to Darius the Great, Xerxe...

DATE: Feb 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Whose armrest is it, anyway? A lesson in seat etiquette

Jacy Reese was just being polite when he offered to switch airline seats with a mother and her young son on a recent flight from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Toronto. But as the old saying goes, ...

DATE: Feb 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Zika? It hasn’t gone away, but some travelers are shrugging

Virus less prevalent in winter; caution urged for spring, summer travel

DATE: Feb 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

A pub crawl in charming Dingle on Ireland’s southwest coast

DINGLE, Ireland – On a trip to Europe, we went looking for some real Irish charm. We found it, in Dingle, a town of 1,200 people on Ireland’s southwest coast. The town is known fo...

DATE: Feb 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

United, American begin selling cheaper economy-class fare

DALLAS – American and United have started selling cheaper “basic economy” fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers. American announced early ...

DATE: Feb 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Events, trail celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th birthday

Wisconsin is celebrating the 150th birthday of native son Frank Lloyd Wright with events and a new 200-mile trail directing visitors to nine of the sites, homes and buildings he designed. ...

DATE: Feb 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel