Yes, people still get upgraded just for being ‘nice’
Rude and uncooperative fellow-passengers make flying difficult for airline staff and fliers alike. And although there will always be die-hards who insist that you can never get upgraded on a flight...
View ArticleFind a destination that will appeal to all the generations
While the kids are young and grandparents are active, make multigenerational travel a priority. Here are five ideas to consider:
View ArticleWhen to book holiday flights for best price and options
Holiday turkey and jingle bells may seem far off, but several holiday airfare forecasts are out, with many predicting lower prices this year and one claiming that Tuesday is the best day to buy a plane...
View Article5 tips to conquer your travel bucket list
Admiring the Statue of Liberty up close, hanging 10 in the Pacific Ocean or exploring Europe’s most charming cities are just some of the experiences that may rank high on your travel bucket list....
View ArticlePins on Pinterest: International travel
My husband and I are planning a long overdue international vacation in the coming weeks and I have been feverishly trying to make sure everything is in order for our Mexican getaway. Since it's been...
View ArticleApps, websites that can help holiday travelers
Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel periods of the year, is less than a week away and Christmas not far beyond. Although getting together with family and friends is one of the best parts of the...
View ArticleTips to ease holiday travel stress
An estimated 94.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home for the holidays, according to AAA.
View ArticleEveryone’s looking for Santa at this time of year
It’s that time of year when youngsters are eager to share their holiday wish lists with someone special. Here are five places where you’ll find Santa in residence:
View ArticleTips for planning a family-friendly trip abroad
Are you planning a global adventure with your family?
View ArticleFill the new year with adventure, locally and internationally
The world might be shrinking, but the opportunities to push our travel boundaries remain. Here are five ideas to consider for 2016.
View ArticleExploring Yosemite’s wintry, arty wild side, camera in hand
A lone coyote darts through a snowy meadow, disappearing into the mist enshrouding a grove of cedars. Icicles sparkle from the mossy trunks of massive pine trees. Snow drifts and waterfalls tumble down...
View ArticleHome-sharing sites offer a world of family travel
The sharing economy, with key players Uber and Airbnb, continues to influence how families travel. Here are five additional ways to share and save.
View Article6 tried-and-true ways to afford that dream vacation
If you have perused those year-end lists of hot destinations, then wondered how you could afford any of those places, this column is for you.
View Article‘Frozen – Live at the Hyperion’ coming to Disney California Adventure
The characters from Disney’s “Frozen” captured our hearts from the first minute they appeared on screen.
View ArticleNewest Great Wolf Lodge now open in Southern California
Great Wolf Lodge is a family resort destination with several sites across the country. The newest resort opened in February in Garden Grove, Calif., not far from Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.
View ArticleRiding off the rails of a (semi) crazy train
Heber Valley Railroad trains typically run on steam -- but on the recent inaugural excursion of the "Rock and Roll Train," most of the movement was generated by the power of music.
View ArticleWalt Disney World unveils its latest and greatest
Recently, Walt Disney World brought together media from around the world to introduce them to their newest experiences for guests of all ages.
View ArticleDisneyland Resort is a merry place for the holidays
Disneyland Resort is usually “The Happiest Place on Earth,” but this time of year it becomes “The Merriest Place on Earth.”
View ArticleLas Vegas a perfect destination for Spring Break
It’s time to start planning for Spring Break. While Ft. Lauderdale is a student destination for those on the East Coast, Western students prefer Palm Springs and Las Vegas to get away from the cold and...
View ArticleExperience Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort
Now through Sept. 3, guests at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim will experience the first-ever Pixar Fest. This event covers both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks.
View ArticleDisney launches Disney Eats
The latest line of products from the folks at ShopDisney is called Disney Eats. This is a creative and fun way to cook and get the entire family involved in cooking and baking. After all, isn’t the...
View ArticleSeeking the mystery of vortexes in Sedona, Arizona
SEDONA, Ariz. — I suppose I shouldn’t have taken the parking attendant’s advice so literally.
View ArticleNew exhibit explores keen senses, abilities of man's best friend
LOS ANGELES — Did people domesticate dogs or was it the other way around? And why do these two species seem to think so much alike, act so much alike and get along so well?
View ArticleBathroom baring burden exposed as husband's fault
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View ArticleStar Wars: Galaxy's Edge now open at Disneyland
Disneyland’s newest land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, is open for everyone to visit the world of Star Wars.
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