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Veterans gather for a private viewing of the Memphis Belle, a Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress,” at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in Dayton, Ohio. The World War II bomber Memphis Belle is set to go on display for the first time since getting a yearslong restoration at the museum. The B-17 “Flying Fortress” will be introduced Thursday morning as the anchor of an extensive exhibit in the Dayton-area museum’s World War II gallery.

Restored WWII bomber makes its public debut

Veterans gather for a private viewing of the Memphis Belle, a Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress,” at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in Dayton, Ohio. The World War II bomber Memphis Belle is set to go on display for the first time since getting a yearslong restoration at the museum. The B-17 “Flying Fortress” will be introduced Thursday morning as the anchor of an extensive exhibit in the Dayton-area museum’s World War II gallery.

May 20, 2018, 5:57am Life

Robert K. Morgan Jr.’s voice wavered with emotion when he talked about seeing the Memphis Belle all put together for the first time in 50 years. Read story

This April 28 photo shows the F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum in Montgomery, Ala. Zelda was a Montgomery native and the couple met in 1918 at a Montgomery country club while F. Scott was stationed at a U.S. Army base. Beth J.

‘Gatsby’ author’s home a museum, Airbnb

This April 28 photo shows the F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum in Montgomery, Ala. Zelda was a Montgomery native and the couple met in 1918 at a Montgomery country club while F. Scott was stationed at a U.S. Army base. Beth J.

May 20, 2018, 5:57am Life

As she sat in the house where “Great Gatsby” writer F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda, once lived, a visitor contemplated the famous Jazz Age couple. Read story

5 ideas for a ‘skipgen’ travel adventure

May 20, 2018, 5:02am Life

It’s that time of year when grandparents embark on travel adventures with the grandkids. Here are five ideas to consider if you’re planning a “skipgen” (leaving the parents home alone) getaway with the younger generation: Read story

Travel one of these 5 scenic byways for beauty, history

May 13, 2018, 1:01pm Life

Road trip! Buckle up and cruise our scenic byways for exceptional beauty, wildlife and history. Here are five to consider: Read story

This June 2017 photo taken at Brickworld Chicago in Schaumburg, Ill., shows Chicago-area college student Casey McCoy and the self-portrait he created from more than 3,000 Lego bricks. Every June, Lego enthusiasts from around the world descend on Schaumburg, a northwestern suburb of Chicago, to build Legos, display Legos, play Legos, swap Legos, win Legos and more. This year’s convention is June 13-17.

Lego-obsessed to descend on convention

This June 2017 photo taken at Brickworld Chicago in Schaumburg, Ill., shows Chicago-area college student Casey McCoy and the self-portrait he created from more than 3,000 Lego bricks. Every June, Lego enthusiasts from around the world descend on Schaumburg, a northwestern suburb of Chicago, to build Legos, display Legos, play Legos, swap Legos, win Legos and more. This year’s convention is June 13-17.

May 13, 2018, 6:05am Life

If you think five straight days of Lego are for the kiddie set, think again. Read story

‘Hamilton’ exhibit to debut in Chicago this fall

May 13, 2018, 6:02am Life

Lin-Manuel Miranda and the producers of his hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” are bringing an exhibit to Chicago about the musical’s Founding Father namesake. Read story

Antarctica seeing rise in tourism

May 11, 2018, 6:02am Life

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, or IAATO, reported that 51,707 travelers visited the peninsula in the 2017-18 Antarctic season, an increase of 17 percent. Read story

Then Lonely Planet CEO Daniel Houghton at a rooftop bar in in New York on March 2, 2017. Houghton took over the venerable travel publishing company Lonely Planet at age 24 in 2013. On Tuesday the company said Houghton “has stepped away from Lonely Planet to take on a CEO role at another company.” (AP Photo/Beth J.

Lonely Planet CEO departs; reports of a possible sale

Then Lonely Planet CEO Daniel Houghton at a rooftop bar in in New York on March 2, 2017. Houghton took over the venerable travel publishing company Lonely Planet at age 24 in 2013. On Tuesday the company said Houghton “has stepped away from Lonely Planet to take on a CEO role at another company.” (AP Photo/Beth J.

May 9, 2018, 11:31am Business

The wunderkind CEO of Lonely Planet has departed, the company confirmed Wednesday, amid reports that the travel brand and guidebook publisher is up for sale. Read story

Britain’s Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle pose for photographers Nov. 27 during a photocall in the grounds of Kensington Palace. Fans of the British royals will want to include castles, Westminster Cathedral and other sites connected to Queen Elizabeth II and her family on any trip to England.

Have a royal holiday during England jaunt

Britain’s Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle pose for photographers Nov. 27 during a photocall in the grounds of Kensington Palace. Fans of the British royals will want to include castles, Westminster Cathedral and other sites connected to Queen Elizabeth II and her family on any trip to England.

May 6, 2018, 6:00am Life

You got up in the wee hours to watch Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot in 2011. (And, if you’re of a certain age, ditto for Charles and Diana way back in 1981.) Read story

Take extra precautions to keep kids healthy while traveling

May 6, 2018, 5:03am Life

Traveling with kids in the months ahead? The immune systems of children are less developed than adults, so it makes sense to take some extra precautions. Here are five to consider: Read story