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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

U.S. Congress has chance to improve flying

Air travelers are about to get their best shot in four years at fixing everything that’s wrong with flying – or they would if they’d been invited to the party. Sometime this week,...

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

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

Uncertainty surrounds rules for air travelers

These are confusing times for airline passengers. In recent weeks, the government has made two surprising policy changes: First, the Transportation Security Administration announc...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

The making of Mardi Gras: A celebration of creativity

NEW ORLEANS – It’s glitter season in New Orleans. A time for feathers, papier-mâché, sequins, paint, bailing wire, bones, and just about any other item that can be used for decoration. Acros...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Magical Laotian town upended by surge in tourism

Tourism upends Laotian town after being named World Heritage Site

DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

How U.S. air travelers compare to the world

Hatred for annoying seatmates is universal

DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

United Airlines’ service begins to improve

Like a 747 loaded to capacity, United Airlines is rising – slowly, steadily and improbably. “I thought I was imagining it,” says Anne Klein, who works for a marketing agency in Du...

DATE: Jan 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter