5 Minneapolis Parks to See on Vacation 5 Minneapolis Parks to See on Vacation:-Green (and blue) spaces abound in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Indeed, for the past two years, nonprofit group The Trust for Public Land found that the Twin Cities have the two best city park systems in the country. With […]
Airplanes are kept at freezing cold temperatures for a reason Airplanes are kept at freezing cold temperatures for a reason:-It’s just like your mom said: Always bring a sweater. Every time you fly, you must fight the never-ending battle of temperature regulation. Especially for those coming from warm climates, it […]
If you’re using a wheelchair while traveling, how to get help, resolve problems and keep your cool If you’re using a wheelchair while traveling, how to get help, resolve problems and keep your cool:-Brian Mattson’s mom is 93. The Agoura Hills resident wrote to On the Spot to talk about […]
10 great sites for a ‘Star Trek’ pilgrimage 10 great sites for a ‘Star Trek’ pilgrimage:-Forget the beach. Star Trek fans can venture to the 23rd century for vacation this year. Cities and filming sites are playing up their ties to the science fiction series with tours, displays and festivals, […]
Travel blacklists: Turning tables on the industry Travel blacklists: Turning tables on the industry:-Maybe you’ve heard about Jason Puerner, or someone like him. Puerner, a transportation planner from Lakewood, Colo., says he recently rented a Chevrolet Cruze with a pre-existing scratch from Enterprise. After returning the vehicle, he refused to […]
Tiny-house test drive: Try one on vacation before taking the plunge Tiny-house test drive: Try one on vacation before taking the plunge:-LYONS, Colo. — There are many reasons people flock to the tiny town of Lyons, home to about 2,000 people. For starters, its location on the St. Vrain River […]
Crave the quirky? Here are six unusual places to stay Crave the quirky? Here are six unusual places to stay:-Seeing the Grand Canyon might be on your bucket list, but sleeping in an underground cavern 200 feet below the Earth’s surface confers some major bragging rights. And that is what […]
It’s not just another day at the beach, as the O.C’s waterfront hotels get a makeover It’s not just another day at the beach, as the O.C’s waterfront hotels get a makeover:-Surf City never looked so good. New restaurants, hotels and shops have changed the face of Huntington Beach, adding […]
July 23 airfare chart: Hawaii’s calling with lower fares from LAX and Orange County July 23 airfare chart: Hawaii’s calling with lower fares from LAX and Orange County:-If you’re looking at Hawaii for a summer respite and you’re flying out of LAX or Orange County, rejoice: You’ll be saving $30 […]
Traveling to America While Muslim Traveling to America While Muslim:-Sulaika Abokor, a Somali-born elementary-school teacher in London, dreams of “a road trip from Seattle to California.” The 34-year-old was planning a vacation to Seattle this summer to see a friend who was recently married. She fell in love with the […]
