Catharine Hamm
Catharine Hamm is the Travel editor for the Los Angeles Times. She was born in Syracuse, N.Y., to a peripatetic family whose stops included Washington, D.C.; Honolulu; and Manila. Her varied media career has taken her from McPherson, Kan., to Kansas City, Mo., San Bernardino, Salinas and L.A. Hamm has twice received individual Lowell Thomas Awards, and the Travel section has been recognized seven times during her tenure as editor. Her favorite place? Always where she’s going next.
Recent Articles
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A $430 round-trip ticket takes you to Xian, China, from LAX on China Southern
Low fares to China are opening the way for exploration of more corners of that country. China Southern is offering a round-trip from to Xian, home of the terra-cotta warriors, for $430, including all taxes and fees. The fare, which is subject to availability, is for departures through Dec. 3. The...
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Share your holiday survival travel tips with us and become a travel superhero
Share the hard-won wisdom of your travel experiences with L.A. Times readers this holiday season for possible inclusion in our Nov. 19 Holiday Survival Kit. Besides seeing your name in print, you may save someone a whole lot of grief. What kinds of tips? Here’s one: If you’re parking at an off-airport...
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Do you have enough time to make that connecting flight? Maybe, but don't count on it
Question: When one needs to make a connecting flight, say from Frankfurt, Germany, to Milan’s Malpensa in Italy, what is a reasonable layover time to ensure both passenger and bags get to the same place at the same time? Melanie Gnad Simi Valley Answer: There is what is allowable, or “legal” in...
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A basic economy fare costs $97 round-trip from LAX to Seattle on American
You can fly round-trip to Seattle from LAX this winter for $97, if you’re willing to put up with the discomforts of a basic economy seat on American. Basic economy, according to American’s website, means you can’t use the overhead bins, your seat isn’t assigned until you check in, you can’t upgrade...
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The best ways to keep in touch with home while you're abroad
Here is every parent’s nightmare: Your child is going off to study abroad. As unsettling as that might be, the real nightmare comes when you get your first cellphone bill and realize you forgot to address the issue of staying in touch when your child is in a foreign land. In truth, it’s not just...
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$337 to Trinidad and Tobago, round-trip from LAX on United and American
American and United are offering a $337 round-trip fare, including all taxes and fees, from LAX to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The fare, subject to availability, is for travel through May 23. You must buy your ticket 14 days in advance, but there is no minimum stay. Holiday blackouts apply....
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Relive Nixonian highs and lows at his presidential library in Yorba Linda
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Deadline nears for summer vacation photos and videos
The clock is ticking, travelers. You’ve almost reached the deadline for submitting your photos from your 2017 summer vacation. You need not be a professional to submit photos. In fact, we ask that professionals not submit their work because this issue is just for your work. Could be just a lucky...