Finding the Green: A Visit to the Rugged Coast of County Mayo, Ireland A recent milestone in life prompted the fulfillment of my lifelong dream of visiting the land of my Irish roots. I’m not really sure how Irish I am, but in my mind I’m as green as the clover. The timing seemed right, [...]
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Things to See and Do in County Mayo, Ireland
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I Heart My City: Katja’s Siena
Intelligent Travel16 May 2012 | 10:30 amSwiss expat Katja Meier arrived in Siena in 1999, fell in love with an olive grove, and never left. She lives with her Tuscan native husband and their two badly behaved Swiss-Italian kids in Southern Tuscany, working as a health and life coach and organizing retreats for people from all over the world who are battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. She started a travel blog – MapItOut – because she says she owes her best travel adventures to kind locals who have taken her by the hand, and wanted to repay the favor. Here are a few of Katja’s favorite… -
Happy Mother’s Day
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Are energy fees about to make a comeback?
Elliott.org15 May 2012 | 10:00 pmThe Oyster Bay Beach Resort is a highrise hotel in St. Martin that promises guests white sand beaches, "breathtaking" views of the Caribbean and a "paradise found." -
Where to Travel with Babies and Toddlers: Top 5 Destinations
Go Green Travel Green16 May 2012 | 6:51 amThis post is Part 1 of our Where to Travel with Kids series. Watch for more articles about traveling with kids at every age. With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start planning family vacations. If you’re a parent with young kids, you’re probably starting to wonder where to travel with babies and toddlers. [...]
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Things to See and Do in County Mayo, Ireland
14 May 2012 | 8:00 amFinding the Green: A Visit to the Rugged Coast of County Mayo, Ireland A recent milestone in life prompted the fulfillment of my lifelong dream of visiting the land of my Irish roots. I’m not really sure how Irish I am, but in my mind I’m as green as the clover. The timing seemed right, [...] -
Sanuk Standard Checked Out Sidewalk Surfers Travel Gear Review
11 May 2012 | 8:58 amStylish sandals for surfers and slackers Should I feel guilty that I’m attracted to Sanuk shoes sandals? Afterall, I’m not a buffed and toned surfer. I’m a travel writer. I believe that comfort trumps fashion in footwear. But there is such a thing as fashionable AND comfortable footwear and I have found it in Sanuk [...] -
The Beverly Hills Hotel Turns 100!
9 May 2012 | 3:54 pmThere isn’t a more famous hotel in Los Angeles than the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel. Its pink exterior and distinctive script logo flanked by palm trees is practically synonymous with L.A., and the list of stars that have lounged around the luxurious pool and sipped a drink in the famous Polo Lounge is too long [...] -
Luxury and Comfort at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona
9 May 2012 | 1:04 pmScottsdale, Arizona is full of luxury resorts, so it’s difficult to know exactly which resorts are the best to stay in. When I travel alone, or with my family, I’m essentially looking for the same things – deluxe amenities, a comfortable room, and fabulous service. On our recent family vacation to Scottsdale, Arizona, we stayed [...] -
Leave Stress Behind at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country, Lantana Spa
7 May 2012 | 8:02 amWhen you enter the 26,000 square-foot Lantana Spa with its 30 treatment rooms, a simple red ribbon is presented to you. Following the ritual of the Los Siete Nudos people, the ribbon is a vessel used to carry your stress away. Each knot you add to the ribbon represents a stress you carry. You determine [...]
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I Heart My City: Katja’s Siena
16 May 2012 | 10:30 amSwiss expat Katja Meier arrived in Siena in 1999, fell in love with an olive grove, and never left. She lives with her Tuscan native husband and their two badly behaved Swiss-Italian kids in Southern Tuscany, working as a health and life coach and organizing retreats for people from all over the world who are battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. She started a travel blog – MapItOut – because she says she owes her best travel adventures to kind locals who have taken her by the hand, and wanted to repay the favor. Here are a few of Katja’s favorite… -
Karmic Charleston: Laura the Librarian
16 May 2012 | 8:11 amAfter spending a day at Fields to Families – a Charleston charity that collects fresh produce from farmers and distributes it to the needy — volunteer coordinator Tina Arnold pulled me aside and said, “If you really want to meet someone doing good things, you should go to the soup kitchen here and ask to meet “The Librarian.” That’s all she said, but I could tell by the look on her face that everything would be explained to me once I got there. Laura The Librarian had just gotten back from the dentist when I arrived, her mouth still swollen. Needless to… -
The Radar: Fiji for the Rest of Us, 7 Countries with Cheap Grad Degrees, How to See Hamburg
16 May 2012 | 5:57 amThe word Fiji calls to mind white-sand beaches, pristine water, and steep price tags. Learn the secret to booking a trip to this island paradise without taking out a second mortgage. [New York Times] Higher education in America is expensive. But if you love to travel, there are other options. Here are seven countries where you won’t have to live like a grad student while you get your Master’s. [Matador Network] Sometimes you don’t have an entire day to spend wandering around a city. Find out how to see the sights in Germany’s second largest city a flash! [Easy Hiker] Got… -
Charleston in Black+White
15 May 2012 | 7:47 amOh, how I wished for nine days to walk around with a camera. But what I got was about an hour. So what you get are a few quick snaps from my iPhone. They won’t blow you away, but hopefully they’ll add to your ongoing list of reasons to visit Charleston. -
A Couple of Keepers: Tracy + Paul Wilkes
14 May 2012 | 1:32 pmYou have to wonder what Paul and Tracy Wilkes did. Rob banks? Run a Ponzi scheme? They had to have done something terrible. Because no couple devotes so much of their time to doing good. Tracy “Get back in the building.” I got back in the building. Something about her shouting at me, locking the door behind me and rushing us into a room where a dozen or so people – mostly kids – were waiting, wide-eyed and worried, but safe. “There’s a big fight outside — about 50 neighborhood teens — and some of them probably have weapons.” The way Tracy Wilkes talks, this is just one…
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Happy Mother’s Day
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Traveling with the Nokia Lumia 900 #Lumia900
11 May 2012 | 4:56 amI’ve had the Nokia Lumia 900 in hand for almost a month. The first two days of use, I had so much fun snapping photos and learning my way around this Windows Phone. I had an iPhone until it fell in my back pond, but I had already been wishing for the Lumia 900 since I first saw it at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. Traveling and working via smartphone can be a daunting task and I was able to manage things somewhat with the iPhone. However, I also had to bring along a larger camera and a higher quality digital video camera to help gather all the images and footage of the destinations I was… -
Elvis Presley’s Graceland
9 May 2012 | 4:02 amA stop in Memphis on Amtrak’s City of New Orleans. A few hours to kill. A taxi ride to see a King. These three things made up what turned out to be a fun and kitschy solo excursion to Graceland, the mecca of all that is Elvis Presley. I hailed a taxi from my downtown Memphis hotel and took the 15 minute ride for my personal pilgrimage. This place isn’t just a house on the top of a hill. It’s a destination full of museums, restaurants, shops, and even a hotel. Across the street stood that iconic white gate I’ve seen in so many movies and on television. Visitors… -
Family Trip Giveaway: Colonial Williamsburg
6 May 2012 | 11:09 pmIn anticipation of summer, Colonial Williamsburg has a special trip giveaway offer for Traveling Mamas readers. One lucky family will have an opportunity to win one (1) complimentary 4 day/3 night package getaway to enjoy interactive history and unparalleled southern hospitality at one of the country’s most popular must-sees for families. This summer, Colonial Williamsburg will be introducing a variety of new interactive programming adding to the fun, and the Colonial Williamsburg Resort is celebrating 75 years of hospitality, so you’ll enjoy the best in customer service, as well. Program… -
Love these Zoubaby monogrammed boots!
6 May 2012 | 1:54 pmI am totally in love with these new boots I just ordered from Zoubaby, a cute new company that offers mongrammed rubber waders for moms and daughters alike. They’re keeping my feet both dry and stylish during this rainy Philadephia spring – can’t beat that! Because even the most organized of moms can’t control the weather (and goodness knows that “organized” is not an adjective most would use to describe me), Zoubaby (www.zoubaby.com) boots were designed with the practical yet hip mom (now, that sounds like me) in mind. Be it spilled cereal or…
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Are energy fees about to make a comeback?
15 May 2012 | 10:00 pmThe Oyster Bay Beach Resort is a highrise hotel in St. Martin that promises guests white sand beaches, "breathtaking" views of the Caribbean and a "paradise found." -
Am I being scammed by Celebrity Cruises?
14 May 2012 | 10:00 pmarryl and Carolyn Sigel believe they were scammed by their cruise line. After you read about what happened to them on the Celebrity Summit, you might agree with them. -
I slammed my Kona condo online and now it’s keeping my deposit
13 May 2012 | 10:00 pmWith its dramatic black volcanic rock, stunning seascapes, and impossibly tasty coffee, Kona, Hawaii is one of the world’s most unexpected destinations. And when Lynn Regan booked a condo there last year, she was looking forward to experiencing the Big Island’s differentness. -
What do you really know about the TSA?
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Hey, are you listening?
12 May 2012 | 7:33 amDo airlines listen to their customers? In this week's newsletter, I ask the question.
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Where to Travel with Babies and Toddlers: Top 5 Destinations
16 May 2012 | 6:51 amThis post is Part 1 of our Where to Travel with Kids series. Watch for more articles about traveling with kids at every age. With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start planning family vacations. If you’re a parent with young kids, you’re probably starting to wonder where to travel with babies and toddlers. [...] -
Best Digital DSLR Cameras for Every Traveler’s Budget
15 May 2012 | 6:37 amWhether you are going on a staycation or planning a long-term overseas trip, it is definitely easier to capture those legendary travel moments with a great camera. Up until the last few years, it was difficult to get a great camera for a good price. Many professional DSLR cameras seemed off-limits for travelers. But thankfully, there are [...] -
Best Farmers’ Markets in the United States
9 May 2012 | 5:27 amAs summer approaches, seasonal farmers’ markets are opening up all over the country. Whether you are looking for fresh produce or ready-made jams and artisan breads, local farmers’ markets are a great place to start. They are also a fun, green way to experience local culture if you are traveling. Here are my choices for the [...] -
10 Best Family Travel Blogs for Every Type of Travel
8 May 2012 | 6:00 amAccording to recent family travel statistics, 33% of travelers visit online communities or travel blogs to seek information before they plan trips. But if you’re reading this, you probably already know that. What you may not know, if you travel with kids: which family travel blogs you can rely on for consistently great advice. I [...] -
Car Travel with Baby: 12 Tips to Help You Stay Sane
7 May 2012 | 6:00 amI’ll admit, I wasn’t excited about tackling the 7-hour drive from Minneapolis to Chicago with a 4-month-old. I knew the car trip would take even longer than usual and that my son would get cranky being cooped up for so long. And did I mention it was a holiday weekend? The first few hours were [...]
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Shift
16 May 2012 | 10:05 amInside baseball, friends. Not interested? Here’s a story about that time I went on safari in Tanzania. Man, that was amazing. Over the last year or so, I’ve been culling a lot of my social media feeds. I’m unfriending, unsubscribing, unfollowing. The reason for this dieting? There’s been a marked shift in the tone of what’s broadcast through my online travel channels. A change of focus, of attitude, of goals underlying the creation of the “stuff” that makes up the corner of the web where I spend most of my time. Lately, I feel like bloggers about… -
Breaking Badass
12 May 2012 | 4:27 pmI snapped a string on stage last night. The Castaways were playing Loverboy’s Working for the Weekend. It’s a fun song to play, it’s fast and drives, and even though I don’t know how to do the fancy chord progression, I feel like I’m part of it because of the beat underneath. I was hammering on that D chord hard, fast, when the string went. It stung my wrist, sharp and fast, and surprised the hell out of me. The fretboard felt naked without the string there but I couldn’t quit right in the middle of the song. Apparently, I am a consummate professional… -
Yeah, But Why? Really, WHY?
10 May 2012 | 8:51 amI’ve been rolling an idea around in my head for a few months, this idea that there seems to be a shift in the landscape of blogging about travel. Rather than define this for you now, I’m asking you to help me confirm or invalidate my sense of how things are going. I’d love to have you answer a question that’s both simple and kind of complex. Why did you start your travel blog? Why are you blogging about travel now? In case you’re nervous, know that I don’t think there’s a right answer. I’m not looking for the complicated back story or your… -
Homes of the Stars
7 May 2012 | 12:19 pmI was up in the “attic” of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History yesterday, on a balcony lined with boxes and metal lockers and drawers with those little metal slots designed to hold a label that says something in Latin, or something illegible in an elegant script, or something neatly typed on a yellowing index card and then, cut to fit. There were boxes of bones labeled “Reburial Only” and a carton that had “Porcupine, Old, Not Cute” scrawled on it in sharpie. I peered through a vertical window into a lab lined with more cardboard boxes, when I leaned… -
To the Crossroads
24 Apr 2012 | 7:48 pmMy soul feels completely intact after my band played a fantastic show at Seattle’s Greenlake Forza Coffee. The Castaways were the supporting act for a Team in Training/Leukemia Lymphoma Society fundraiser. We played three solid sets of music and while, yes, mistakes were made, even our normally understated bass player admitted to being all whacked on endorphins after it was over. And I was sore the next day, not just from three hours of standing on the concrete floors, but from the jumping up and down. I mean that literally. I was totally into it. We had two test runs for our new stuff…
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Zambian Landscape
15 May 2012 | 10:58 pmI'm not able to properly describe the beauty and calmness of Zambian's landscape, so I wanted to share this picture and a quote that I think describes it perfectly. Zambian landscape "The Zambian landscape is one note endlessly repeated. At the Tunduma frontier, the character of the land suddenly changes. The rolling hills of south-central Tanzania fade away and the table-flat upland of the Zambian plateau begins. Open grassy country gives way to unending woodland, a featureless wilderness of spindly trees twenty to thirty feet in height. Mile after mile, hour after hour it remains the same. -
Books and Online Resources about Zambia
15 May 2012 | 10:21 pmFiction and Novels about Zambia Before I leave for any trip, I like to immerse myself in books about the country. Sometimes that means reading about the local history, but more often I use fiction or personal stories to help me get deeper insight into the culture. Here are a few of the books that help me set the stage for my trip to Zambia. North of South: An African Journey Shiva Naipaul, brother of the famous author V.S. Naipaul, writes his humorous and sometimes unsettling observations after a trip to Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia in the 1970s. It's a great insight into attitudes among… -
Ribbon Cutting at Chilileka Basic School's New Library
14 May 2012 | 9:02 amMissing a little context? Jump to the bottom to learn more about why I'm in Zambia this week. Spoiler alert - the libraries are real, and by the end of this day we cut a red ribbon I may have helped organize the Passports with Purpose fundraiser, but it was the work of about two thousand people (between bloggers, donors and corporate sponsors) who really built this project. So to load myself into a car, ride about 90 minutes outside Lusaka, and be greeted with such overwhelming enthusiasm felt a little bit like stealing someone else's glory. Here's my best effort to capture the feeling of… -
A Tour Through the Slums in Lusaka, Zambia
12 May 2012 | 3:00 amI don't believe that it's ever possible to wrap your head around another person's experience. Not even your neighbors or close friends. And life in another country with its own culture and traditions is even harder to comprehend. Things might look similar, human needs are the same, but everything works just a little bit differently. Frankly, it boggles my mind, but it's worth an attempt, because the more we understand about one another, the more we can support each other. Kids playing in Lusaka's Garden District Beth, Michelle and I spent our morning in Zambia touring the Garden Compound,… -
Photo Friday: You Did This!
11 May 2012 | 12:00 amKids show off their spelling at Chilileka Basic School in Zambia I'm on an emotional high after visiting the Chilileka Basic School in rural Zambia yesterday. I'll write and post more pictures soon, but I thought I'd start by sharing this photo of spelling practice. Related Links Welcome to Zambia Visiting the Passports with Purpose Libraries in Zambia Passports with Purpose What is Photo Friday? Post a travel photo on your site. It can be about any topic, as long as it is G-rated. The focus of the post should be on your photo. You don't need to be a professional photographer (I'm not), but…
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Paul Theroux on ‘Multilayered and Maddening’ Hawaii
14 May 2012 | 7:43 amPaul Theroux lives in Hawaii but finds aspects of the archipelago’s culture to be mysterious and nearly impenetrable. When he set out to talk with natives about local traditions, he was met with silence and monosyllabic replies, even when he turned up with gifts of honey from his own bees. I had never in my traveling or writing life come across people so unwilling to share their experiences. Here I was living in a place most people thought of as Happyland, when in fact it was an archipelago with a social structure that was more complex than any I had ever encountered—beyond… -
Video: Luis Alberto Urrea on the U.S.-Mexico Border
9 May 2012 | 9:22 amLuis Alberto Urrea has written a number of great books—fiction and non-fiction such as “The Devil’s Highway”—about the U.S.-Mexico border and life in the two countries. He appeared on Moyers & Company recently, where he discussed migrant deaths, book-banning in Tucson, growing up in Tijuana and a San Diego suburb, and a range of related topics. Great stuff. Here’s the hour-long show: -
River a Mile Deep
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River a Mile Deep: Three Videos
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River a Mile Deep: Five Great Photos
2 May 2012 | 9:19 amImages from Michael Shapiro's 24-day rafting trip down the Colorado River
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Wanderlust and Lipstick
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We Bought a Library! (in Zambia)
11 May 2012 | 8:51 amActually, YOU bought a library. And it was officially 2 libraries that were funded when you donated to Passports with Purpose in 2011 during our annual 2-week fundraiser. As co-founders, Michelle Duffy of WanderMom, Debbie Dubrow of DeliciousBaby and I got to visit one of the libraries during an opening ceremony. (Sadly, our other co-founders, Pam Mandel of NerdsEyeView and Meg Paynor, our amazing PR person, couldn’t make the journey due to prior commitments.) It’s really not fair to have to put into words what we experienced at the library yesterday. I know that I can’t… -
Evocateur Cuff ~ WanderGear Wednesday
9 May 2012 | 6:00 amI was so tempted to post only this photo and a link to the website where you can buy one of these cuffs for yourself because I think this speaks for itself. But that wouldn’t be fair to the folks at Evocateur, who produce a wide range of jewelry, with an entire line that appeals to the traveler. First, about this elephant cuff… The Indian Elephant cuff is 1.5 inches wide and has 3 little elephants dancing around it. It’s 22k gold leaf and has a high gloss covering it so there’s little to no risk of chipping or scratching the surface. A red gem adorns the center… -
Booking a Room in Rome (via HouseTrip)
8 May 2012 | 12:25 pmMy recent trip to Italy was the first time I’ve ever stayed in a short-term apartment rental during my travels. I’ve Couchsurfed, GlobalFreeloaded, stayed in hostels, hotels, bed and breakfasts and pensions. But for vacation travel, I have a feeling that apartments stays are going to be my preferred accommodation from now on. Jon joined me after my presentation at Travel Bloggers Unite in Assisi and we ventured onward to Venice, Florence and Rome. In the latter 2 cities, we stayed with HouseTrip in two very different but comfortable rentals. You can see the Florence apartment… -
Florence, Italy ~ Photo of the Day
4 May 2012 | 6:53 amUnfortunately, we had just 2 nights in Florence. Enough time to see some of the highlights and just barely soak up a bit of the amazing culture and art. One of the most symbolic pieces of architecture in Florence is the Ponte Vecchio – the ancient bridge stretching across the Arno River. It’s believed that the bridge was first built in the 10th century and that it was destroyed and rebuilt numerous times since then. (The story goes that Hitler wouldn’t allow this bridge to be bombed during the war – he liked it so much – while all the surrounding bridges were… -
Running Gear ~ WanderGear Wednesday
2 May 2012 | 3:51 pmAs you may be aware, I started running recently. This is a new thing for me. It began last fall because I was traveling too much to get to a gym regularly but I needed to get fit for my trek to Bhutan. Running made the most sense because I can do it anywhere. Besides loving the fact that I can put on headphones and listen to my favorite music for 30 – 45 minutes, what I’ve enjoyed most about this new (to me) exercise routine, is that when I get to a city, I can explore (albeit for a short time) in ways I’d never thought of before. This week in Italy, for example, I ran…
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Mammals may not get to cool climates in time
16 May 2012 | 12:09 pmNine percent of the Western Hemisphere’s mammals—and up to 40 percent in some regions—may not be able to outpace climate change. “I think it’s important to point out that in the past when climates have changed—between glacial and interglacial periods when species ranges contracted and expanded—the landscape wasn’t covered with agricultural fields, four-lane highways and parking lots, so species could move much more freely across the landscape,” says Joshua Lawler, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at University of… -
Time of year matters for vitamin D risk
16 May 2012 | 12:08 pmWhen considering a patient’s blood vitamin D levels, it may be best to consider a lower threshold for concern, as well as the time of year. "In evaluating health risk," the University of Washington researchers conclude, "season-specific targets for Vitamin D blood concentration may be more appropriate than a static target when evaluating patients health risk." Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
The (not so correct) anatomy of sea life
16 May 2012 | 11:52 amMarine biology, scharine schiology. Pleated Jeans skips scientific facts for its series of sea life diagrams. Via Pleated Jeans. (H/T @laughingsquid) Laughing is good for you. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
The mechanics of eclipses [infographic]
16 May 2012 | 9:11 amWhen the moon passes in front of sun, as viewed from Earth, the eclipse that occurs is visible from a narrow path on Earth that corresponds to the location of the moon's shadow. During a total solar eclipse, this path is known as the path of totality. WARNING: Never look directly at the sun during an eclipse with a telescope or your unaided eye. Severe eye damage can result and scientists use special filters to safely view the sun. Via Space. The view from space. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Clean air improves heart health, Olympics show
16 May 2012 | 8:39 amUsing the 2008 Beijing Olympics as a lab, researchers found evidence that even short-term reduction in air pollution exposure improves a person’s cardiovascular health. “Beijing is one of the most polluted cities in the world, and the Chinese government had proposed to reduce pollution levels to be comparable to other Olympic host cities,” says USC Professor Junfeng (Jim) Zhang. “We wanted to take advantage of such a huge intervention and look at what happens to people biologically.” Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Permalink |…
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National parks from California to New Mexico rev up for eclipse
16 May 2012 | 6:15 amFade to ... almost dark? An annular solar eclipse will be visible in part of the West on Sunday hours before sunset when the moon will cover up all but a sliver of the sun. Inside what's called the annular path, a "ring of fire" will appear as the moon passes in front of the sun. -
Riverside: Mission Inn offers package for members of the military
16 May 2012 | 6:00 amThe Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside has a special offer for active and veteran members of the U.S. military this month: $159 a night for a room that includes dinner for two and valet parking. It's a good discount off the usual rates -- and might make for a nice Memorial Day getaway. -
Yosemite: Insider tour presents the stories behind the landscape
16 May 2012 | 5:30 amYou may think you know Yosemite National Park , but you can get to know it intimately through the Yosemite Insider Experience , a two-night, three-day adventure. Even better, new dates have been added for fall. -
Tanzania: REI offers 20% off a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro
15 May 2012 | 6:00 amMt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania rises 19,340 feet above sea level, the high point on the African continent and one of the "seven summit" high points of the world that's special to climbers. Outdoors retailer and travel operator REI will offer 20% off a six-day trek to the top of the peak for those fit enough -- and motivated enough -- to make it to the summit. -
Tuesday Travel Ticker: Pirate ship sails San Diego
15 May 2012 | 5:00 amDid you know that strawberries, though considered a fruit, are technically a member of the rose family? Then you are ripe for the California Strawberry Festival this weekend in Oxnard. On 50 acres, the event features two concert stages and an array of strawberry treats, including strawberry beer. There’s also Strawberryland for the kids. Info: (888) 288-9242 or www.strawberry-fest.org . . . . Speaking of kids, here’s yet another summer activity in family friendly San Diego: Pirate Ship Adventures offers daily cruises aboard an 83-foot sailing ship , including a special July 4…
