By Ethan Baron From Bay Area News Group Emily and Jeremy Cross from Scotts Valley are planning to travel with their two boys to a family reunion in July at a Sierra Nevada campground. But a big, frozen question hangs over the trip: Will California’s near-record snowpack melt in time? “We’re just going to keep…
Think a Safari Can’t Be Romantic? Kenya’s Tented Camp Resorts Add Splendor to a Honeymoon Adventure
By Mary Ann Anderson From Tribune News Service The moment was dreamlike and mesmerizing. An enormous pride of golden lions slumbered, snored and groaned in the afternoon sun, their long tails thumping against one another and then on the ground in a series of nonstop feline movements. A couple from Sweden sat next to me…
Expect Big Crowds for the Summer Travel Season—and Big Prices, Too
The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms. Some travelers say they will settle for fewer trips than they hoped to take, or they will drive instead…
Hotel in Pristine Lord Howe Island Tops List of Best Hotels in South Pacific
May 25, 2023
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A sixth-generation family-owned B&B has topped the best hotel in the South Pacific and in Australia, according to the travel website Tripadvisor. Pinetrees Lodge on Lord Howe Island was named “Top Hotel in Australia” and “Top Hotel in the South Pacific” in Tripadvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards, released on May 24….
Where Are Your Summer Adventures Going to Take You?
Are you ready? Memorial Day weekend traditionally kicks off the summer vacation season. And, boy, do we all need one. Yes, the economy is uncertain; gas prices continue to fluctuate and air travel delays add to travel stress, but AAA reports that 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day. Just remember you can keep…
Looking for a Mountain Getaway? Here’s Your Guide to an Affordable Weekend in Boone, NC
By Chyna Blackmon From The Charlotte Observer If you’re looking for a mountain getaway, you may want to consider a popular North Carolina destination named one of the best in the South: Boone. The area was recently recognized in Southern Living magazine as one of the 50 best small towns in 2023 for its galleries…
Irish Music Hits All the Right Notes
May 23, 2023
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The Irish seem born with a love of music. At social gatherings, everyone’s always ready to sing his or her “party piece.” Performances are judged less by skill than by uninhibited sincerity or showmanship. Nearly every Irish household has some kind of musical instrument. That love is especially strong for traditional Irish music. You can…
Dining Outside? Here’s How to Keep Your Stuff Safe
By Michael Klein From The Philadelphia Inquirer The weather’s nice and tables are filling up once again on sidewalks, streeteries, and patios. All smiles and happiness. Well, almost all smiles and happiness. Let’s take a moment for a quick refresher about safety. Stuff happens, unfortunately everywhere. Most crimes involving restaurant patrons involve theft — a…
Modern-Day Prospectors Take Notice as Raging California Rivers Replenish Historic Gold Rush Spots
By Lisa M. Krieger From Bay Area News Group Buck Meadows—For 170 years, the gold deposits along Sierra stream beds have been so poked and prodded that easy supplies of the precious metal have grown scarce and are a challenge to find. This spring’s raging rivers are regifting them. “There it is!” said Kevin Bell…
Old Meets New in Gamla Stan, Sweden
It was my brother-in-law’s idea to stay in Gamla Stan for a few days during a family pilgrimage to Sweden. This old-town neighborhood of Stockholm seemed like a good place to dip into Swedish history and get a flavor for the old ways. Narrow cobblestone streets led us to our rented apartment, a 500-year-old residence…
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