November 18, 2015

Delta changes pet policy, comfort-plus

Delta Air Lines offers new ways to access comfort, and ship your pet.
Variety
November 14, 2015
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Dipping into the Yucatan's freshwater cenotes

At cenotes, visitors plunge into a mystical, subterranean Mayan world, beyond the beaches of the Riviera Maya.
Travel
November 14, 2015

If you go: Honolulu

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November 14, 2015
The Carmel Highlands Inn offers great ocean views. (Photo courtesy Hyatt/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1175830

History and ocean vistas meet at Carmel Highlands Inn

You don't have to be a guest to sample some of the amenities at this California getaway.
Travel
November 14, 2015
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November 13, 2015
People enjoyed a seafront walkway the morning after Hurricane Patricia passed further south, sparing Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015.

Puerto Vallarta weathers the big storm

"We are seeing new Puerto Vallarta bookings," said Renata Faeth, sales manager at AAA Minneapolis. "We encourage it, with confidence."
Travel
November 13, 2015
A crowd gathers to check out a collection of cruiser bikes at Lakeshore Bike Shop in Marquette, Mich. 

Midwest Traveler: Marquette, Mich., is mountain bike city

The plan, basically, was to drive east and see what happened. Plenty could go wrong as we ventured into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan without a detailed itinerary.
Travel
November 13, 2015
Street art in Honolulu’s up-and-coming Kakaako neighborhood.

The real Honolulu, beyond Waikiki

Five destinations reveal Hawaii's capital beyond bustling Waikiki.
Photography
November 13, 2015

Diving into Quintana Roo

During a trip to Quintana Roo, a mostly undeveloped part of the Yucatan Peninsula, visitors can follow in the footsteps --and dive into the swimming holes -- of the ancient Mayans.
November 8, 2015

How to survive an Italian dinner

The Italian family dinner, at least at my host home in Siena, is fraught with alimentary challenges. If you join our meal, read this guide first.
Variety
November 7, 2015
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1958, the Seth Peterson Cottage is tucked away in a heavily wooded corner of Mirror Lake State Park near Lake Delton

Spending 2 nights at Frank Lloyd Wright's cabin in the woods

Tucked away into a thickly forested corner of south central Wisconsin, the Peterson Cottage is Frank Lloyd Wright's last commissioned work in the state he called home. It's also for rent.
Travel
November 7, 2015
The fire tower at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park offers panoramic view of the 10,000-acre state park.

Native heritage runs deep in Mille Lacs, with a spectacular view

Wind whooshes above the trees as we ponder the history beneath us. On this land where Mille Lacs empties into the Rum River, people have lived for 9,000 years, following the bounty of each season, from spring syruping to winter spearing.
Variety
November 6, 2015
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport includes a robust shopping area.

At MSP, several ways to send boredom packing

ere are four things you can do at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to turn a flight delay into an opportunity.
Variety
November 6, 2015
Food and beverage stops are frequent during the trip: Cyclists visit Belle Ecorce Farms, where they sample goat cheese made there.

Bike ride through Cajun Country is fueled by music and food

Imagine a bike ride where speed doesn't matter and every pedal stroke carries you closer to another helping of Louisiana music, food or drink.
November 6, 2015
The mothers, the marchers, and me

The mothers, the marchers, and me

Here's a riddle for you: Who has a narrow mind, wide eyes, and a wider lens?
Variety
November 1, 2015
The rooftop of an apartment building in Delhi provided a place to run for travel-sore kids, and a view over the treetops of the Mehrauli area, once a

Seeing India through childrens' eyes

During a three-week trip to India, children slow down the pace and open paths to ordinary people.
Variety
November 1, 2015

Gallery: Seeing India through childrens' eyes

Traveling to India with children opens up a whole new world.
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October 31, 2015
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October 31, 2015

12 ways to give yourself a fall travel checkup

Start with your passport, check your loyalty programs and gear, and start planning for 2016.
Travel
October 30, 2015
Adelyn Gamblin, of Evansville, Ind., is greeted by from Dottie in the Posey County Pound Puppies "kissing booth" Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, during Kunstf

Midwest Traveler: New Harmony, Ind., is a utopian small town

New Harmony's historic tree-lined streets aren't the only reason to visit. The Indiana town is also the site of two utopian experiments.

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