Nicaragua emerging as prime tourist destination

GRANADA, Nicaragua — I came to Nicaragua to climb a volcano, to listen to howler monkeys scream in the trees of a rain forest and to...

Prime minister and his country star in 'Israel: The Royal Tour'

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a soccer player and fan. Travel journalist Peter Greenberg is not—and perhaps even...

Joshua Tree: Nesting eagles temporarily close some climbing routes

Climbing routes in the northern part of Joshua Tree National Park have been closed temporarily so as not to disturb a pair of golden...

Cast from 'Airplane!' helping Wisconsin with its ad campaign? Roger!

Wisconsin. "Airplane!" Actor Robert Hays. NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Put them together and you have promos for Wisconsin that spoof...

San Diego: Harrah's casino-resort changes name, adds 403-room tower

Harrah's casino and resort near San Diego is changing its name and look. The renamed Harrah's Resort Southern California in Valley Center...

Philadelphia: Garden show, inspired by artistic masterpieces, is in full flower

Take nature's handiwork and combine it with humankind's creativity and you get "ARTiculture," the theme of this year's Philadelphia Flower...

To deter bridezillas, get married on a beach, survey says

Americans think destination weddings are less stressful to plan and more fun than traditional ceremonies and that beaches are the ideal...

California: Storms sink Big Bear Pirate Ship

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Las Vegas: After its revamp, 'Jubilee!' returns March 17 to Bally's

"Jubilee!," Las Vegas’ last showgirl extravaganza, will reopen March 17 after a major face-lift.

Mardi Gras 2014: Where to watch New Orleans parades, party in SoCal

New Orleans parades and celebrations have been going on since mid-February as a run-up to the final fabulous blowout of Mardi Gras on...

California: Mammoth gets 54-inch blast

The recent storms have given some of SoCal’s favorite ski resorts a boost, while frustrating others with three or four days of...

New York: Paul Simon to perform at Baseball Hall of Fame concert

Paul Simon stands to hit one out of the ballpark at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's 75th anniversary concert in August in...

Yosemite: How to apply for Half Dome cable permits in March lottery

The hike to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park includes a harrowing scramble up metal cables to complete the last 400 feet to...

California: Meet women who run Napa Valley vineyards at their estates

Women who love wine and the wine business may want to think about taking an insider tour of Northern California vineyards owned and operated...

JetBlue, Drury, Enterprise among tops in service, J.D. Power says

If you fly JetBlue or Southwest, rent a car from National or Enterprise, stay at a Homewood Suites, a Staybridge Suites or a Drury hotel,...