Cruise fans are buzzing about Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, the 4,004-passenger Norwegian Bliss, and for good reason. Scheduled to be christened later this month in Seattle, the Miami-based cruise operator’s largest vessel ever ranks among the most activity-packed ships at sea, with a wide array of eateries, bars, nightspots and deck-top amusements. USA TODAY Cruise […]

MOBILE, Alabama — In this 300-year-old Gulf Coast city, home is where the heart (of history) is. Visitors to Mobile’s pretty, oak-shaded streets can see the best of the city’s past at five different historic house museums. Four are classic antebellum structures. The other is a 1930s riverfront beauty that’s surrounded by a huge public […]

It was 2011, and he had just shepherded through a runway extension and other improvements at Owensboro’s airport in western Kentucky. Representatives of the low-cost carrier Allegiant were flying into town to tell Whitmer, the airport director, that Owensboro had landed flights to Las Vegas. “This is a dream come true for Owensboro!” he gushed in […]

There’s no need to leave the continent to eat Hawaiian. The state’s cuisine is spreading across the country, driven by the popularity of poke (rhymes with OK). The raw fish bowl served with rice, vegetables, sauce and other toppings, gets its name from the Hawaiian word meaning to slice or cut. “It’s fresh and healthy, […]

As new fissures tear through the ground near Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, officials are considering additional evacuations that could impact travel to the popular tourist attraction. One of the fissures opened up around 25 miles east of Kilauea’s summit and could result in the closure of an important exit route, Highway 132. There are an estimated 2,000 […]

More often adored for cold weather lures rather than hot weather tours, a summer vacation in the Caribbean is easier on the wallet and a great way to audition an island before spending the big bucks for a winter vacation. There’s no shortage of beach chairs, the best seats in the house are waiting at top-notch […]

Visitors to Madrid may find themselves with fewer booking options, following new proposals that will place sweeping restrictions on Airbnb-style home rentals. The Spanish capital is the latest city to place regulations on the rise of short-term vacation rentals, which are blamed for driving up rents and driving out locals. The new measures would place […]

TRAVELING ACROSS THE GLOBE SOMETIME SOON? Common misconceptions abound. Here are a few travel myths I’ve heard on more than one occasion, debunked. Everyone Hates Americans I actually know people who don’t travel because of this widespread belief. While I feel that some countries may not agree with our foreign policy, I’ve rarely seen any of that […]

Valencia is the latest popular holiday destination poised to impose restrictions on private holiday rentals, such as Airbnb, with a focus on banning new tourist accommodation above first floor level. The rules, to be voted on by the Valencian regional government, would effectively limit the number of properties with Mediterranean sea views, or vistas over […]

  BEREHOVE – Imagine a land of beautiful mountains, flowers, rivers and caves. A land where brightly colored pheasants scamper across the fields, and vineyards grow lush under the sun. For a living, the locals make red and white wine, as well as dozens of types of organic cheese. This land is in the far […]