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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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Dior exhibit traces 60 years of cinema
GRANVILLE, France (AP) -- Going back to where it all began, a new exhibit in the childhood home of legendary designer Christian Dior in Normandy sheds new light on the house's huge contribution to the silver screen....
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Gdansk: 5 free things for visitors to do
GDANSK, Poland (AP) -- Gdansk offers a chance for visitors to take in scenes of sea, ships and spires set in a magnificently reconstructed Old Town while contemplating the ups and downs of European history, including the famous shipyard strike led by Lech Walesa....
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A stroll in Nice: Beach, flower market and picnic
NICE, France (AP) -- Fair warning: Spend all the hours you want gazing over the red-tiled roofs of Old Nice, but it's highly unlikely a Cary Grant-lookalike will come scrambling over the chimney pots like the scene in "To Catch a Thief," which was set on the Riviera....
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Beverly Hills Hotel: Timeline for 100-year history
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Timeline for 100-year history of Beverly Hills Hotel:...
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O'Keeffe's connection with the outdoors on display
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Georgia O'Keeffe could handle the inhospitable conditions of the American Southwest, with its intense sun and rugged terrain....
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Cruise failure leaves Mobile with looming debt
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- The failure of Alabama's lone cruise port has left the city of Mobile with a looming problem: How to pay for a more than $20 million passenger terminal that's now used for dances and weddings rather than tourist embarkations....
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Golden Gate Bridge marks 75 years
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Golden Gate Bridge is turning 75 this year. And what a historic span it's been. Big, bold and orange, the bridge is a beloved symbol of San Francisco and one of the most instantly recognizable landmarks in the world....
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Beverly Hills Hotel marks 100 years of swank
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Stand on the Beverly Hills Hotel's red carpet, leading into its chandeliered lobby, and you can't help but visualize a century's worth of celebrities, royalty, politicians, musicians and actors who have stayed there, from Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor to Madon...
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Piedmont may see more vibrant foliage this fall
Issuing a fall foliage forecast can be about as hard as predicting the weather. That's because sunshine, rainfall and temperatures affect leaf colors.
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Jim and Bob's last chance power drive
Everything — it's been said in conversations that range from science to religion — changes.Some things change a lot. Some change a little.
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NC Tourism makes fall color prediction
VisitNC's fall campaign with weekly giveaways, scenic drives, contests and more begins Sept. 14.
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Despite tough economy, more than 1 million expected to hit the road this weekend
More than 1 million North Carolinians are expected to take a trip of more than 50 miles from home this Labor Day holiday, according to AAA.
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Kitchen is open at the Silver Spur Saloon
After a day in the saddle, cowboys and cowgirls need a hearty meal.
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Vacationers express themselves at craft studios
Rain doesn't spoil vacation for the Benoit family of Springfield, Ill.
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Wi-Fi coming to 50 US Airways planes next year
US Airways fliers will soon be able to surf the Web while in the sky.
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How to keep your e-mail safe while traveling
When Daniel Carter logged on to a shared computer at a hostel in Rome to check e-mail, he had no idea he was in a hacker's sights. After his trip was over, he discovered someone had hijacked his e-mail account and sent a message to hundreds of his contacts asking for money.
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Flight diverted to NM after passenger gets naked
A US Airways flight to Los Angeles was diverted to Albuquerque after a passenger removed all of his clothing mid-flight, forcing flight attendants to cover him with a blanket before he was arrested, authorities said Wednesday.
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Smoky Mountains Park marks 75th anniversary
The ancient blue-green mountains with breathtaking vistas and distinctive mists are home to salamanders and black bears, 19th century log cabins, rippling streams, waterfalls and more than 800 miles of trails, including a large section of the Georgia-to-Maine Appalachian Trail.
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Cool birding tours available from simple to deluxe
Birding as a hobby has soared in recent years, leading to a variety of new tours. There are trips for experts and amateurs, ranging from the deluxe to the inexpensive. Some take off from city parks and docks, others from the back of beyond.
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Disney World on a budget
Disney World has been on our kids' minds this year, but it wasn't in our family budget. What's a parent to do?
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