Travel

It could soon be harder to see the full price of a plane ticket. Here's why

Caroline Petrow-Cohen Los Angeles Times

Shoppers would see the total price before they pay for a ticket — but it may be at the last minute.

Now is the time to float on a river among California's majestic redwoods

Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times

The Russian River was running low and slowly. A few miles outside Guerneville at Steelhead Beach, several men stepped into the water, laden with flotation devices. A duck, a flamingo, a unicorn ... "Don't you know?" asked Anna Deurloo, standing by me on the shore. "It's Lazy Bear Week! That'…

Asian Lantern Festival returns to Central Florida Zoo this fall

Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Dragons, sea creatures and animals of all kinds will come to life with lights at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens this holiday season as a popular annual event returns. Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, is back at the Sanford attracti…

Reimagine the traditional African safari

Mary Ann Anderson, Tribune News Service

In the crystalline brightness of the afternoon sun, a pride of lionesses and cubs lay sprawled in a luminous tangle of golden fur. Massive paws overlapped, heavy heads rested across one another and long tails flicked lazily against the dust. Their bodies rose and fell in slow, synchronized r…

How to prevent your feet and legs from swelling during long trips

Tom Nebe, dpa

BERLIN — Many of us find our feet or legs swell when we go on longer trips, particularly on flights. The good news is that is easy to fix. Vascular specialist Katja Mühlberg spells out the benefits of wearing compression stockings. Some of us should be wearing them for medical reasons anyway…

Best places to experience America 250 before it's too late

Noreen Kompanik, TravelPulse

America’s 250th celebration didn't end with the Fourth of July and the fireworks. Across the country, communities are continuing the celebration with special events, historical commemorations, festivals, and exhibits that extend throughout the quintessential year. Whether exploring Revolutio…

Here are 10 of the best economy cabins for international flights

John Metcalfe, Bay Area News Group

“Economy airfare” — did your spine reflexively cramp up hearing that? But it doesn’t have to be this way: There are some budget flights that are quite comfortable, relatively speaking, if you know how to find them. And here to help is Conde Nast Traveler with its guide to “13 Airlines With t…

Here are 10 of the best economy cabins for international flights

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5 US destinations that feel like Europe, no passport required

Here are five domestic destinations that'll make you feel as if you're in Europe, without the hassle of international travel.

Commentary: To understand the US economy, just board an airplane

Getting on an airplane has become the perfect metaphor for life in America. On the one hand, flying has become cheaper and more accessible. On the other, it has become more stratified and stressful. Sure, everyone likes those $199 fares, but no one likes having to shuffle through the first-class cabin, where the amenities are right in your face, on their way to their middle seat in coach, ...

Eight MLB stadiums that need to be on your bucket list

There's always something special about visiting a new ballpark. Each one has its own individual sights, sounds and smells.

What’s hot at theme parks: Halloween (yes, already)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Halloween isn’t just around the corner. It’s here, and it’s picking up momentum at Orlando’s theme parks and attractions, more than two months ahead of Oct. 31. Walt Disney World kicked off Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a separately ticketed event at Magic Kingdom, on Aug. 7, its earliest start date ever. Thousands of dressed-up fans – legions of Peter Pans and ...