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California's Coronado named nation's best beach
CORONADO, Calif. (AP) -- Like a Hollywood star, Coronado's 1.5 mile-long beach literally sparkles, thanks to the mineral mica glinting in its sand....
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Bangkok: 5 free things for visitors to do
BANGKOK (AP) -- Chaos is part of Bangkok's charm. But the savvy traveler quickly learns how to navigate Bangkok's legendary traffic jams and discover its soul, a mix of urban jungle and Buddhist serenity where shopping and eating are national pastimes....
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Father, son explore Madrid's magic
MADRID (AP) -- "Hey dad, listen! The music of `Un Chien Andalou,'" my son Corneel said casually, as we wandered the maze of hallways that make up the Reina Sofia museum....
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Giant bull head draws drivers to SD sculpture park
MONTROSE, S.D. (AP) -- Cartoonlike buzzards wielding a knife and fork, anvil and oversized mallet might seem like an odd way to welcome tourists, but Porter Sculpture Park is no typical roadside attraction....
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Doggy couch surfing? Website has lodging for dogs
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- When you travel and have to leave your dog behind, you can call a kennel, hire a pet sitter - or find him a new friend online....
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Having fun like kids, without kids, at Disneyland
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Disneyland is not just for sugar-soaked kids. Consider, all you grown-up women out there, going for a gals' day out....
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Theme parks opening new attractions, coasters
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The first phases of a reimagined Fantasyland at Florida's Walt Disney World, a Disneyland attraction in California based on the "Cars" movies, and Universal Studios Hollywood's new Transformers ride top the list of new attractions at theme parks across the country in 2012.....
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Pa. art collection completes controversial move
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Barnes Foundation is no longer the greatest art collection you'll never see....
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War of 1812 bicentennial sites, events all over US
NEW YORK (AP) -- Pity the War of 1812. Its bicentennial is at hand and events are planned for all over North America, from Canada and the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic and the South. But good luck finding someone who can explain in 10 words or less what the war was about....
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Houston: 5 free things for visitors to do
HOUSTON (AP) -- Summer is nearly year-round in Southeast Texas so it should be no surprise that the free stuff to see and do in the sprawling metropolitan area of the nation's fourth-biggest city focuses on the outdoors....
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Here's how to travel 25,000 miles without a penny
NEW YORK (AP) -- Michael Wigge left Berlin without a penny and traveled 25,000 miles to Antarctica, hitchhiking, bartering and working his way by ship, plane, car and foot, from Europe to Canada and the U.S. and then through Latin America....
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Santa Fe festival will honor Navajo artist
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Artist Tony Abeyta just can't help himself....
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Day Trips - Raleigh offers modern luxury, historic charm
There's so much to do in Raleigh, but today I'm recommending that you explore a few historic blocks. Raleigh became the state capitol in 1792. It was originally designed to be a stopping place for those needing some refreshment while traveling on the North-South corridor. Today, Raleigh attracts visitors for other reasons, including some key historic and political buildings, including the capitol and the Governor's Mansion. Although these shouldn't be missed, here are some other sites you can enjoy:
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Daytrips - Put this resort high on your list
My only snowboarding attempt ended in me using the board as a sled instead. So when one of my teens began planning a snowboarding adventure, I opted to explore the High Country with the leisure that tagalong kids often don't allow. I dropped off the teens at Beech Mountain Resort and began investigating what the little town of Beech Mountain has to offer the day tripping non-skier. I quickly discovered that "Eastern America's Highest Town" can keep you busy in any season.
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Too much in Charlotte for just one visit
Getting to Charlotte takes a little over an hour — if you're going the speed limit and don't run into heavy traffic. Even though you're heading toward high-speed NASCAR territory, try to resist the urge to "punch it" around Lexington.
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Gingerbread houses a sweet holiday treat
Each year my three daughters decorate gingerbread houses. The cookie cottages become our dining-room centerpieces for the season. As the girls have grown, their designs have become more intricate and complicated than the simple, icing-glopped creations they made with pride a decade ago.
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Seagrove's the pottery spot
“If North America has a pottery state, it must be North Carolina.”
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Kernersville's Main Street has plenty to offer
A day trip down Kernersville’s main thoroughfare requires a little planning and lots of meandering. Historical interest, outdoor beauty and unique shopping anchor the day. Of course, the trip isn’t complete without including a stop at Körner’s Folly, the most eccentric old house in the Triad. Some even say it’s haunted.
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Day Trips - More than Mayberry
When the textile manufacturing giants in and around Surry County began shutting down, Mount Airy, like many Piedmont communities, faced a rocky future. Instead of wallowing in economic despair, however, smart leaders took stock of what Mount Airy had to offer. The small, picturesque mountain town now counts tourism as one of its top industries and wine-making as another.
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New Gorges State Park offers waterfalls and rare plants galore
I’m plopped on a bus-sized boulder in front of Turtleback Falls, water crashing down in front of me and swirling in a chilly pool beneath my dangling feet.
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Asheville rolls out red (and orange and yellow) carpet for fall
They’re called the Blue Ridge Mountains, but in Asheville in the fall, they might as well be called the orange, red and yellow.
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Owners determined to honor history of their manor
I had gotten a late start on my trip down the Blue Ridge Parkway, and by the time the sun had set, I was still at least 90 minutes from Mount Airy.
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Yearlong self-discovery trip out of the question? Try these yoga retreats
Spending 133 minutes watching Eat Pray Love isn't really enough time for most people to find themselves. But a full year -- which is how long author Elizabeth Gilbert spent in Italy, India and Indonesia for the journey that inspired the Julia Roberts flick -- is more time than most people are ready to commit. So how about a weekend? Or a week? These yoga retreats offer a vacation-length sample of self-discovery.
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Dollywood, Parton's gift to Tennessee, hollers on
Dolly Parton seems to live her life by the motto "Go big or go home." With her signature theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., she did both.
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Holiday travel still lagging
The sour economy and a statewide unemployment rate of 11 percent are expected to put a damper on the number of travelers hitting the road for Thanksgiving, according to AAA Carolinas.
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