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U.S.: ‘Level 2’ Bahamas warning

March 3, 2019, 6:00am Life

Travelers to the Bahamas should “exercise increased caution” when vacationing on the islands, particularly New Providence and Grand Bahama islands, the U.S. State Department warned in a travel advisory posted last week. Read story

“The Lego Movie 2” Experience at Legoland features sets used in the live-action shots of the movie. In Bianca’s room, visitors can see all the Lego models she built to create the iconic Systar System and Queen Watevra Wa’nabi’s castle.

Legoland offers visit to ‘Lego Movie 2’ set

“The Lego Movie 2” Experience at Legoland features sets used in the live-action shots of the movie. In Bianca’s room, visitors can see all the Lego models she built to create the iconic Systar System and Queen Watevra Wa’nabi’s castle.

March 3, 2019, 6:00am Life

Fans of all things Lego may have already seen the recently released “Lego Movie 2,” but for a more up-close experience, Legoland enlisted its master builders to bring a part of the movie directly to the theme park. Read story

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 file photo, tourists walk in flooded St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy. Venice’s city council late Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2018, approved a visitors tax on day-trippers, aimed at paying for essential services that are more costly to perform in the lagoon city, such as trash collection and the cleaning of public areas.

Day-trippers now pay a bit extra to visit Venice

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 file photo, tourists walk in flooded St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy. Venice’s city council late Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2018, approved a visitors tax on day-trippers, aimed at paying for essential services that are more costly to perform in the lagoon city, such as trash collection and the cleaning of public areas.

March 3, 2019, 6:00am Life

Spending the day in the picturesque city of Venice, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, will soon cost a few extra euros for visitors not staying overnight. Read story

Walking tourism now a popular way to experience destinations

March 3, 2019, 6:00am Life

Whether it’s tied to the penchant for experiencing destinations like a local or the increasing popularity of sustainable travel, the reality is that walking tourism is now one of the most popular ways to experience a destination. Read story

Airlines add nonbinary gender option

February 24, 2019, 6:02am Life

When people buy plane tickets, they have to select a “gender” option: male or female. But those two categories don’t cover everyone, so some major airlines are planning to offer more choices. Read story

Great white sharks are an important species in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.

Great white sharks abound at sanctuary

Great white sharks are an important species in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.

February 24, 2019, 6:02am Life

The boat rose and fell relentlessly, one ocean swell after another. I leaned over its stern, fixing my eyes on the decoy floating a few yards away. I had watched it for hours, barely glancing at the elephant seals hauled out on the nearby island. Read story

The Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, N.H., was one of the first hotels with a private bath in every room.

Historic hotel guided tours bring past to life

The Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, N.H., was one of the first hotels with a private bath in every room.

February 17, 2019, 1:00pm Life

For travelers who seek out historic hotels, learning about a property firsthand and from an expert is a lovely perk. No brochure or website can make history come alive — or indulge questions — the way a human guide can. In fact, for many travelers, guided tours are the highlight… Read story

Biking in the Florida Keys is especially fun on stretches where you don’t have to worry about riding next to traffic.

5 vacation hot spots to escape winter

Biking in the Florida Keys is especially fun on stretches where you don’t have to worry about riding next to traffic.

February 17, 2019, 6:01am Life

or shaking — from the recent stretch of frigid weather, an escape to a warm locale seems overdue. Here are five places that I wish I’d escaped to recently — places to help you endure the rest of winter, if you can get there. Read story

Incoporate kindness into next trip

February 17, 2019, 5:55am Life

In today’s world, a little kindness goes a long way. And, research shows that teaching kids to be kind has a positive influence on a slew of academic, health and social outcomes including increased self-esteem, motivation to learn and resilience. Read story

Dogs and sledders take part in the Schlittenhundernnen Yukon Quest in Fairbanks, Whitehorse, Alaska.

Getting the good kind of chills on a winter visit deep in Alaska

Dogs and sledders take part in the Schlittenhundernnen Yukon Quest in Fairbanks, Whitehorse, Alaska.

February 10, 2019, 6:00am Life

Bundled in the warmest clothing I own, at least I’m snug while speeding across snow-covered trails and onto the Chena River, covered with a layer of 2-foot-thick ice. Read story