Travel Blogs
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10 favorite road trips
Roadtrippers have wish lists of where they want to go next. If you’re seeking inspiration for your next trip, here are 10 favorite drives from 10 New York Times correspondents.
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Road trip: Hunting for distelfinks
When artist/writer Sue Kovach Shuman set out on a road trip in southeastern Pennsylvania, she was looking for something a little bit different: distelfinks, a very particular kind of hex sign that German immigrants sometimes painted on their barns. A distelfink is a goldfinch and the hex sign it is [...]
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Viewing a 'ring of fire' eclipse
Travelers to Asia and the western U.S. on Sunday or Monday will be able to see an unusual “ring of fire” annular eclipse, where a narrow halo of the sun remains visible while the moon blocks the rest of it.The photos above, by the Associated Press, show three [...]
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Almost 35 million Americans plan to travel over Memorial Day weekend
What’s going on with our vacation plans this summer, fellow roadtrippers?
AAA projects that 30.7 million people, including 1.6 million from Florida, plan to kick off their summer travel by driving to their destination over the Memorial Day weekend. That’s an increase of 1.2 percent from the 30.3 million who [...]
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Princess Cruises: There's another Gavin MacLeod aboard?
Here’s a tidbit for fans of The Love Boat:The TV show has long been associated with Princess Cruises; episodes were frequently filmed on Princess ships. Gavin MacLeod, the actor who played Captain Stubing, is an “ambassador” for the cruise line and represents the company at some events.
But in [...]
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Thomas Kramer’s Sober Ride
Thomas Kramer, the notorious Miami real estate king, once known for his Hell Parties and Hellish business, has been sober for almost three years. And his weekend bike rides are a cornerstone of his newfound healthy, positive lifestyle. Though he no longer takes part in the intoxication, the celebrations on [...]
From Miami Beach 411 - Must Read News About Miami & Miami Beach at May 15, 2012, 5:03pm in Communities, Life, Travel
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Live photos of Yosemite
One of the most beautiful places in the world is Yosemite Valley, with its spectacular waterfalls, sheer rock walls, granite domes and spires, the tumbling Merced River, alpine meadows.... I could just go on and on. Truly, the national park in the center of California takes my breath [...] -
Road trip attractions: Wildflowers are in bloom
When I was a kid growing up in Los Angeles, my dad used to take me and my siblings out to Lancaster and the Antelope Valley to see wildflowers in the spring. Fields and hillsides glowing with California golden poppies were quite a sight. Spring is peak viewing time for [...]
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Cruise ships: A 'Solsticizing' makeover for the Celebrity Millennium
It was 12 years ago that Celebrity’s Millennium, the first in its class, was launched. This week, it finished its first significant makeover and with almost $40 million in renovations became the last ship in the Millenium class to be “Solsticized” – a number of elements from the [...] -
Staycations: What to do in South Florida
If you’re thinking that you’re going to spend at least part of your vacation at home this year, today's Travel section is for you. Fifty-one weeks a year, we tell you about getting out of town. Today, our staycation issue tells you what to do if you vacation at home. [...]
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