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Beyond luxury: There’s more to Beaver Creek than an upscale resort

On a bright, Colorado bluebird day in January, I found myself slaloming through an evergreen forest at high speed on skis, madly chasing my husband, who was pushing his own gear to its limit...

DATE: Nov 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Rio rethinks favela tourism amid wave of violence

RIO DE JANEIRO – As authorities in Brazil tackled crime earlier this decade, opening Rio de Janeiro’s hillside favelas to tourists seemed like a winning idea. The views are breathtaking, the...

DATE: Nov 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

NYC subway to use gender-neutral terms during announcements

NEW YORK – When it comes to the New York City subways, there’s no such thing as ladies and gentlemen. Conductors on subway trains have been told to stop addressing passengers as “...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Brexit benefit: Lower pound boosts tourism to Britain

LONDON – Many British businesses have become cautious as they try to gauge the impact of the country’s 2019 departure from the European Union. But there’s one industry that has so far clearl...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

In time for the holidays, a seasonal primer on luggage etiquette

It’s the season of the squeeze. That should require absolutely no explanation, but just in case: Picture thousands of stressed-out holiday travelers in airport terminals, train st...

DATE: Nov 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Managing overtourism an increasing feature of global travel

LONDON – Venice is planning to divert massive cruise liners. Barcelona has cracked down on apartment rentals. Both are at the forefront of efforts to get a grip on “overtourism,” ...

DATE: Nov 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Paella – main dish of Valencia – is no joking matter

Paella is the main dish of Valencia. Even though it is served elsewhere in Spain, it originated here. The rice produced in Valencia is a wonderful short-grain rice that is flavor...

DATE: Nov 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: An American in Spain

Travel books to inspire your next trips or to give as gifts

Fuel your dreams, soak in a good story or get practical tips

DATE: Nov 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Minnesota loses bid for 1st world’s fair in U.S. since 1984

PARIS – The state of Minnesota lost its bid to host what would have been the first world’s fair on U.S. soil in almost 40 years when the organization that oversees the events voted Wednesday...

DATE: Nov 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Minnesota, Poland and Argentina compete to host World’s Fair

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota is hoping to host the first World’s Fair on U.S. soil in nearly 40 years, but it will have to overcome bids by Poland’s third-largest city, Lodz, and the Argentine ca...

DATE: Nov 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Exploring New Zealand by bike

Two wheels, 9 friends and nearly 600 miles

DATE: Nov 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Extra fees increase airline revenue – and consumers’ ire

A recent U.S. Government Accountability Office report revealed that domestic air carriers collected $7.1 billion in revenue from checked-bag and changed-reservations fees last year. The extr...

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter