AWARDS

MIAMI HERALD TRAVEL SECTION WINS GOLD

The Miami Herald's Travel section took the gold award as Best Newspaper Travel Section with circulation less than 350,000 in the recent Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards. Judges from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill noted the section's orientation toward local interests and strong writing and reporting in the story ``Jane's Almost 100: Tales from a Lifetime of Travel'' by then-travel editor Jane Wooldridge.

The Los Angeles Times won honors for best newspaper section with more than 350,000 circulation.

The Lowell Thomas Awards -- presented by the SATW Foundation -- are considered the most prestigeous in travel journalism. Content judged was published between April 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009.

FRANCE

LIKE SOME FRIES WITH THAT CULTURE?

French culture and American convenience will come together in December thanks to plans by the McDonald's restaurant chain to hang its shingle in the shadow of the Louvre. The McDonald's will be installed in the food court of the underground mall adjoining the museum, known as the Carrousel du Louvre.

Not everyone is happy about mixing high art and fast food. There is widespread discontent at the decision among the museum staff who are already unhappy about the Louvre lending its name and works to a multi-million pound museum project in Abu Dhabi.

The Louvre officially refused comment except to note that the Carrousel is run by a private company, not the state-run museum.

FLORIDA KEYS

HIGHWAY'S NOW AN ALL-AMERICAN ROAD

The Overseas Highway, which stretches over 127 miles in the Florida Keys, has been named an All-American Road, the highest recognition possible under the National Scenic Byways program.

Only 30 other U.S. roadways have earned the prestigious title. Keys officials expect the accolade will lead to increased tourism and additional highway funding.

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