Tag: Travel

Pittsburg’s Craft Beverage Scene Heats Up

Pittsburgh has 90 different named neighborhoods, and a local brewery is making each one of them a beer. “In June of 2019 we embarked on this project,” said Scott Smith, co-owner of East End Brewery in the Larimer neighborhood. The labels for their You Are Here series feature a colored city map and an arrow…


Best Times to Book the Lowest-Priced International Flights in 2023

By Patrick Clarke From TravelPulse International travel is back in a big way in 2023 and while the heightened demand and impending peak summer travel season mean higher prices, travelers looking to score a great deal on a flight abroad can do so by knowing when to buy. CheapAir.com has released its newest 2023 International…


Sea Dragon Ride on Santa Monica Pier Swings Into Retirement

By Salvador Hernandez From Los Angeles Times Los Angeles—For nearly 27 years, the green Sea Dragon ride swung back and forth on the Santa Monica Pier, but on March 2, the 6,000-pound two-headed metal beast took its last ride 250 feet over the Pacific Ocean. The famed Sea Dragon ship at Pacific Park was retired…


5 Historic State Parks in Northern California Worth Visiting in 2023

By John Metcalfe From Bay Area News Group Hankering for outdoor experiences that offer the wonder of the past? Try California, home to the largest state park system in the country, including about 50 that are designated as historic. Here are some historic state parks you might want to visit, all within striking distance of…


Croatia by Yacht

If you’ve never been to Croatia, you don’t know what you’ve been missing—especially along the Dalmatian Coast. Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast has the sunshine, aquamarine seas, and Mediterranean climate of Greece, while its ancient cities like Dubrovnik and Split reflect a rich Roman past. From there, you can head to the islands—Croatia has more than 1,200…


Taking the Kids: To a Snow Resort When You Don’t or Can’t Ski

The kids and your significant other want to head to the slopes but you’re not thinking you’ll have much fun in the snow. Maybe like me, you can’t this year. (I’m rehabbing from knee surgery.) Maybe you just don’t like snow sports. It’s not necessary to sacrifice your vacation to please your family. No, I’m…


US Issues Travel Alert for Spring Breakers in Mexico

MEXICO CITY—The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert Wednesday for Americans planning to spend Spring break in Mexico. The alert warns travelers to “exercise increased caution” especially after dark at Caribbean beach resorts like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, which have been plagued by drug gang violence in the past. “U.S. citizens should…


Ontario Family’s Trips on Flair Airlines Fraught With Cancellations, Highlighting Air Passenger Rights Problems: Advocate

An Ontario family has had six flight experiences with Flair Airlines, and says the experience became progressively worse, with one flight delayed and five completely cancelled without notification. The most recent return flight for Nick Hardman, his wife, and their 4-year-old son, departing from Palm Springs to Toronto on March 11, was cancelled the same…


Glamping Meets Mountaineering at This Starlit New 12,500-Foot Destination Near Telluride

By John Meyer From The Denver Post Colorado’s newest overnight backcountry experience offers the pleasures that come with backcountry hut skiing in a spectacular setting, but without the burden of hauling a 40-pound pack crammed with food and a sleeping bag. Located in the spectacular San Juan Range, the Bridal Veil Backcountry Ski Camp began…


Americans Are Traveling Abroad Again, and Passport Wait Times Are Skyrocketing

Washington—Attention world travelers: Check your passports, now. The State Department is taking longer than usual to issue new U.S. passports, and to renew existing passports, because record numbers of Americans are going overseas. “Americans are traveling again after COVID,” Andres Rodriguez, lead community relations officer for passport services at the State Department, said in an interview….