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Monday, May 21, 2012
Favorite road trips, from Malibu to Seattle. (Sun, 5/20) From slow hikes to high wires, San Juan Island has new treats What's new this summer on San Juan Island? Zip lines, a walking path, local gin, a waterfront inn and more. (Sat, 5/19) Destinations - A Traveler's Glimpse Sun is always a draw for German folks at home and abroad The country's generous vacation time for workers and general affluence fuels their trips to sunny places. Germans average about 30 days of vacation a year, says the Eurofound research group, plus about a dozen public holidays. (Sat, 5/19) New players help you plan a Washington vacation With Washington state out of the tourism-promotion business due to budget cuts, local entrepreneurs are stepping in to provide travel planning resources. (Sat, 5/19) My best bets of summer: Paul de Barros Best bets for summer 2012, from Seattle Times jazz critic Paul de Barros. (Sat, 5/19) My best bets of summer: Misha Berson Best bets for summer 2012, from Seattle Times theater critic Misha Berson. (Sat, 5/19) My best bets of summer: Michael Upchurch Best bets for summer 2012, from Seattle Times arts writer Michael Upchurch. (Sat, 5/19)
Events around Seattle and the region, late May 2012. (Sat, 5/19) Coming up: Events around the region A roundup of coming events all over Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. (Sat, 5/19) June event calendar Events around Seattle and the region, June 2012. (Sat, 5/19) July calendar of events What's happening around Seattle and the region in July 2012. (Sat, 5/19) August events calendar Events around Seattle and the region for August 2012. (Sat, 5/19) Summer's end calendar A calendar of Labor Day and beyond events, signaling the end of summer around Seattle and the region. (Sat, 5/19) Renting a car can save you money Figuring out the true costs of a road trip in your own car versus a rental car. (Sat, 5/19) Delta explains airfare over-pricing for frequent fliers Airline says it was testing a new online airfare-search provider, and its current one, that provided different rates. (Fri, 5/18) Cutting the stress at upscale airport hotels A sampling of hotels by the runway around the world. (Fri, 5/18) Discounts for travelers, from hotels to cruises and safaris Travel bargains offered this week, including on REI Adventures trip. (Fri, 5/18) How to travel 25,000 miles for free Setting out with no money and seeing the world for free by bartering, hitchhiking and working along the way. (Fri, 5/18) Walking in the clouds at New York's Met museum Sixteen stainless steel-framed bubbles, accessible via transparent staircases, form the latest sculptural exhibit on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Fri, 5/18) Serene beauty, modern bustle in Kyoto Visiting the ancient Japanese city of Kyoto, from classic temples to street markets. (Fri, 5/18) Plane slides off German runway, 1 slightly hurt An airline says one of its planes, which was carrying 62 people, made an emergency landing at Germany's Munich airport where it slid off the runway. One passenger was slightly injured. (Thu, 5/17) Alaska adding Portland-Kauai flights Airline offers introductory rates on flights that begin in fall. (Thu, 5/17) Airlines make less on checked bags last year U.S. airlines' revenue from bag fees fell last year for the first time since they started collecting them, signaling that more passengers are packing light to save cash when they fly. (Thu, 5/17) Get ready for Golden Gate party as iconic bridge turns 75 San Francisco's beloved bridge will be celebrated on May 27, the 75th anniversary of its opening, and throughout the summer. (Wed, 5/16) Renting rooms in Cubans' homes Some Cubans turn their homes into a business by renting out rooms to tourists, giving an up-close and personal look at Cuban life. (Wed, 5/16) New Atlanta airport international terminal opens A sleek new $1.4 billion international terminal featuring airy windows and eye-popping artwork opened Wednesday at the world's busiest airport in hopes of positioning Atlanta to attract more globe-trotting travelers. (Wed, 5/16) Airline food: Trying to make it fly Even food in first-class doesn't taste that great. (Wed, 5/16) U.S. tightens rules for some 'people to people' Cuba trips The U.S. Treasury Department has tightened a few of its restrictions on trips to Cuba by non-Cuban Americans on so-called "people to people"... (Wed, 5/16) Allegiant offers low-fare Bellingham-Hawaii flights, but extra fees will cost you Allegiant Air will begin flying in mid November to Maui and Honolulu from Bellingham, putting it in competition with Alaska Airlines. (Wed, 5/16) Rick Steves' Europe Life amid the Roman ruins in Croatia The vibrant Croatian city of Split has grown out of a Roman palace built in the 4th century A.D. (Tue, 5/15) Travel Troubleshooter Want an airline to change? Speak up online with lots of others Some airlines push passengers to the limit with fees, surcharges and onerous policies. And the public is fighting back with Facebook petitions, most recently targeting Spirit Airlines. (Tue, 5/15) Gas prices keeping Americans closer to home for summer trips Gas is cheaper in much of the U.S., but travelers are not expected to splurge on long road trips. (Tue, 5/15) Greece tourism shaken by currency questions, political woes Bookings for summer travel to Greece are falling, and European travel companies are nervously preparing for possible Greek exit from eurozone. (Tue, 5/15) Mud, sweat and tears: Tales of an adventure traveler Bear Grylls, a 37-year-old Englishman, goes on hair-raising expeditions in his personal travels and on Discovery Channel's "Man vs. Wild" show. (Tue, 5/15) Native artists from 40 tribes heading to Santa Fe festival Navajo artist T (Tue, 5/15) Casting blame for immigration snarls at London's Heathrow airport Passengers face long waits at immigration at Heathrow, and authorities blame the government, the airline schedules, the wind. (Tue, 5/15) Designer tips his hat to travelers around the world Alex Tilley, maker of the popular Tilley hats, pops up around the world in his own creations. (Tue, 5/15) Frontier launches Bellingham/Denver flights Frontier Airlines will begin new daily service between Bellingham and Denver starting Thursday, May 24. Flights will leave Bellingham at... (Tue, 5/15) Sea-Tac offers faster screening for active service members Called "TSA PreCheck," the screening allows travelers to pass through security without taking off shoes, jackets or belts, and without taking out items approved for carry-on luggage. (Tue, 5/15) A wave of extra fees on cruise ships How to watch your wallet as cruise lines add on charges. (Mon, 5/14) Flying to cruise port? Buy insurance, get there early Cruise passengers left high and dry after flight delay to port. (Mon, 5/14) Take in Yosemite views by webcam New webcam at Yosemite National Park in California shows the soaring 2,425-foot Yosemite Falls (Mon, 5/14) A traveler can't get away from Foursquare app Despite its annoyances, Foursquare, a social network that lets you tell your friends and family where you are, can be addictive. (Mon, 5/14) Meat-free in New York restaurants Vegetarian restaurants are blossoming in New York, including at the highly regarded Kajitsu. (Mon, 5/14) US airlines March on-time rate down from February The nation's largest airlines ran fewer flights on time in March than in the previous month, the Department of Transportation said Monday. (Mon, 5/14) |
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