Travel
-
5 free things to do in Connecticut, from art to parksSep 19, 2013 6:00 am - HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut is a small state that can be crossed in a matter of hours, depending on traffic, offering relatively easy access for travelers looking to v...
-
New Sheraton hotel coming to Arlington Downs siteSep 18, 2013 1:01 pm - A new Four Points by Sheraton hotel will be built in Arlington Heights as part of the redevelopment known as Arlington Downs at the site of a former Sheraton hotel, the ...
-
Attention turns to damage tallies as airlifts waneSep 17, 2013 12:06 pm - LYONS, Colo. — The emergency airlifts of flood victims waned Tuesday, leaving rescue crews to systematically search the nooks and crannies of the northern Colorado footh...
-
Britney Spears announces Las Vegas residencySep 17, 2013 9:07 am - NEW YORK — Britney Spears is heading to Las Vegas. The pop star announced a 16-date residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Tues...
-
On the road: Battle lines drawn for WWII re-enactmentSep 15, 2013 6:00 am - Chicago A night of music Coinciding with the Chicago Music Summit, a new music industry conference, the Chicago Cultural Center puts the spotlight on Chicago’s thriving ...
-
Finding autumn gems in Quebec's world-famous cycling networkSep 15, 2013 5:45 am - SAINT-JEROME, Quebec — Cyclists who want to experience Quebec's vibrant autumn have a wealth of choices, maybe too many. Deciding where to go is like standing at the cou...
-
5 free things to see and do in BoiseSep 14, 2013 6:00 am - BOISE, Idaho — Boise has long been dubbed the “City of Trees,” a nickname that always catches newcomers by surprise given the city's high-desert climate and summers with...
-
In Jamaica, a twist on wine tours for pot loversSep 11, 2013 7:43 am - NINE MILE, Jamaica — Napa and Sonoma have their wine tours, and travelers flock to Scotland to sample the fine single malt whiskies. But in Jamaica, farmers are offering...
-
Visiting Egypt in crisis: The pyramids are quietSep 10, 2013 7:34 am - CAIRO — The lone tourist bus curved through the desert past the limestone-topped Pyramid of Khafre, leaving the camel handlers and postcard sellers trudging through its ...
-
Largest Ferris wheel nears completion in Las VegasSep 10, 2013 7:34 am - LAS VEGAS — The madcap carnival on the Las Vegas Strip is getting another over-the-top addition: the world’s largest Ferris wheel. The outer wheel of the 55-story High R...