Travel in 2011
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Violence has increased, but some areas are relatively safe and airlines are adding flights.
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A Disney ship with a roller coaster, the introduction of megaships and river cruisers, and special-occasion voyages will help define the year.
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The new year is a good time to head to the Basilicata region of Italy; Dresden, Germany; and Albi, France.
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With more people traveling again, expect the costs of flights, cruises and hotel rooms to go up. But deals do still exist, experts say — you just have to dig for them. Here’s a look at 2011.
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It’s the best of both worlds — travel the U.S. and catch your favorite team on the road.
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First, there’s the wedding of Will and Kate next year, then Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee and the 2012 Summer Games. Blimey, could it get any better?
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Vacation ideas and itineraries from Los Angeles Times Travel readers.
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Ship, which sails in January, will feature theme-park whimsy.
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International and business travelers are leading the better-than-expected rise in travel to California and upcoming high-profile events may help Southern California stay in tourists’ sights.
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It may be the last year for bargains as the recession winds down, but gas prices may inch higher.
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A surge of tourism increases access not just to well-known sites such as Angkor but also temples in regions once off-limits due to skirmishes.
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There are indications on the Strip — such as tickets for the singer’s Encore shows jumping nearly twofold to $250 — that the lean times are over for the hotel and gaming trades.
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New roller coasters and more in Florida, California.
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The area is recovering nicely, despite challenges, say tourism officials, who report the water is safe and the beaches are beautiful.
