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Sunday, April 29, 2012

In New Orleans, the bands play on

MUSICAL CITY: Nola visitors can hear local legends such as Troy ‘Trombone Shorty’ Andrews, left, and visiting artists from the the nearby Savoy Music Center of Eunice, above.
By Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS — When Hurricane Katrina scattered New Orleans’ residents and its musicians across the country,...
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Craigslist scam targets vacation rentals

By Susan Morse / Portsmouth Herald
YORK, Maine — Last August, a couple who had driven hours to get to York Beach knocked at the door of their vacation...
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Author retraces European tour with ’50s guidebook

CHEAP THRILLS: Using an old guidebook to trace the path of his mother and her friend, Douglas Mack toured Rome’s ruins, above, and Madrid’s Parque del Retiro.
By Bill Burke / The travel Guy
The beaten path got that way for a reason. It’s where a lot of the good stuff is. Just ask Douglas Mack,...

Guidebooks worth their weight

By Ellen Creager / Detroit Free Press (MCT)
Yes, it makes your suitcase heavier. Yes, it takes up more space. But all the travel e-books and mobile app guides in the world put together are still less...
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Walk this Way: Cotswolds best seen on foot

Carl Byker takes time to adjust his socks to help prevent blisters while hiking England’s Cotswolds near the village of Kings Stanley.
By Sue Horton / Los Angeles Times
CHIPPING CAMPDEN, England — On the high street of the lovely Cotswold village of Chipping Campden, just next to...
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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Living like the London locals is win-win for Olympic tourists

FAMILY ROOMS: Spread out in an elegant home in Highgate, above, and take the Tube or Underground, to the central city.
By Bill Burke / The Travel Guy
There are only 99 days until the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and hotels are booking up fast. Wouldn’t it...

‘Underground’ rail? It’s called the ‘Tube’

By Associated Press
Do you plan to stroll around London while visiting for the Summer Olympics? Londoners don’t walk on the sidewalk. They walk on the “pavement.” That...
Sunday, April 15, 2012

And they’re off ... to Lousiville, Kentucky!

WINNER’S CIRCLE: Sure, it’s the Kentucky Derby that draws the beautiful people to Louisville each May. But such local icons as Muhammad Ali, depicted below at a museum highlighting his life, also pack a powerful appeal for visitors.
By Associated Press / Travel
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Shadowbox with a silhouetted Muhammad Ali. Grab a bat and take a few swings in a batting cage...
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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Sunshine State is an angler’s paradise

GET HOOKED: The St. Johns River, Florida’s longest inland waterway, has a variety of locales for fishing — from swamps to lakes.
By Bill Burke / The Travel Guy
Florida bills itself as the Fishing Capital of the World. Drop a line into the water almost anywhere in the Sunshine...

Catch more fun with these tips

By Bill Burke
If you’re not visiting Florida to golf, grow older or visit a theme park, you may be looking to land a lunker. Gearing up is the easy part — tackle...
Sunday, April 8, 2012

History buffs dig trip to ancient city

BREAKING GROUND: Volunteers can spend three weeks digging up Iron Age artifacts at the archaeological site of Khirbet Qeiyafa.
By Mauricio Gutierrez / Detriot Free Press (MCT)
KHIRBET QEIYAFA, Israel — 4 a.m. My eyes feel heavy. Today is my second day of digging. I’m in Israel...
Thursday, April 5, 2012

Get to D.C. without busting the budget

LOW RIDER: The DC Circulator Bus offers an inexpensive way to get around Washington, with a $1 fare.
By Bill Burke
Getting to Washington, D.C., can be quick and relatively inexpensive. Look no further than the frequent Southwest flights...
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These eateries will get your vote

COOL TREAT: A wide selection of freshly made gelato is available at Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato, which has multiple locations in Washington, D.C.
By Bill Burke
All that walking around D.C. is going to help you work up an appetite. Luckily the city has plenty of dining options,...

Capitol idea!

HAIL TO THE CHIEF: The stately portico of the White House, home to presidents since John Adams, faces Pennsylvania Avenue.
By Bill Burke / The Travel Guy
What’s the best way to explore Washington, D.C.? Hit the pavement. With a collection of renowned historical...
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Rest for the weary traveler

By Bill Burke
After a day of trekking around the city, you’ll need to get some rest. • The Holiday Inn Capitol (550 C St. SW), just steps from the Air and Space...


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