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Kayaking through canyon near Las Vegas not a mirage
BOULDER CITY, Nev. — It’s easy to trade the wild ways of Las Vegas for the wilds of the nearby Colorado River: All it takes …Read More
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Kyoto offers plenty for family vacations
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S’mores Day celebrated at resorts nationwide
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Oaxaca Riviera paradise
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Fresh fan fare at Graceland
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Kyoto offers plenty for family vacations
KYOTO, Japan — Rocks to the left of us, rocks to the right. With the Hozu River rushing in between, our oarsman swung the boat hard, threading the boulders as water splashed overboard — and on to my 10-year-old daughter’s lap. You never know how …
S’mores Day celebrated at resorts nationwide
National S’mores Day is Aug. 10, and hotels across the U.S. are offering guests unique ways to celebrate this iconic American dessert treat. Some of the properties participating in the celebration: The Chebeague Island Inn, Portland, Maine: The restor’s new outdoor fire pit menu includes …
Oaxaca Riviera paradise
ZIPOLITE, Mexico — “You’re going to like it here in Zipolite,” Daniel Weiner, the owner of Brisa Marina hotel said with a wry smile as he handed me the keys to my quarters. “You’re not going to want to leave in five days.” A few …
Fresh fan fare at Graceland
Planning to visit Elvis Presley’s Graceland mansion home this year? There are two new exhibits to entice newcomers and veteran visitors alike. The newest exhibit, “Elvis’ Hawaii: Concerts, Movies and More!” celebrates the 40th anniversary of Presley’s iconic “Aloha from Hawaii” 1973 concert and his …
Queens neighborhoods celebrate their industrial roots
NEW YORK — A hotel boom is luring tourists out of Manhattan and across the East River to the Queens neighborhood of Long Island City, where 15 hotels have opened since 2006, from boutiques to chains. Many of them boast not just lower rates than …
Travel In Brief 03.31.13
National Parks really ‘Pop’ in new book The National Parks Conservation Association is looking to book lovers for support. Published on April 8, “America’s National Parks — A Pop-Up Book” (W.W. West, Inc.) is a high-end pop-up book (aimed at adults, but great for the …
