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People watch the sun set over the Caribbean on Dec. 22 on a pier in Cozumel, Mexico. Mexico is a popular vacation destination for winter and spring. But big decisions await travelers, especially those uninterested in the all-inclusive resorts that Cancun is known for.

Getting vacation rentals right

People watch the sun set over the Caribbean on Dec. 22 on a pier in Cozumel, Mexico. Mexico is a popular vacation destination for winter and spring. But big decisions await travelers, especially those uninterested in the all-inclusive resorts that Cancun is known for.

February 18, 2018, 6:00am Life

Long before Airbnb was a thing, my family rented houses for our holidays rather than stay in hotels. Houses were easier with small children who needed room to run. We liked going to markets in foreign countries and cooking with fresh, local ingredients. And we liked vacationing with friends. Read story

High winds whip snow off the western peaks of Mount Hood as seen from Government Camp, Ore. Rescuers scrambled to Oregon’s tallest peak Tuesday after a climber fell several hundred feet and seven others were stranded.

911 calls from Oregon climbing death reveal terror, heroism

High winds whip snow off the western peaks of Mount Hood as seen from Government Camp, Ore. Rescuers scrambled to Oregon’s tallest peak Tuesday after a climber fell several hundred feet and seven others were stranded.

February 15, 2018, 1:31pm Life

More than three hours of 911 calls reveal terror and heroism as fellow climbers tried to save a man who plummeted 1,000 feet on Oregon’s tallest peak. Read story

Tourists are dwarfed by El Castillo at the Chichen-Itza ruins July 22, 2016, in Yucatan, Mexico. While beach destinations remain popular for spring break, travel agents say customers are also demanding unique cultural experiences and active outdoorsy adventures.

Less ‘fly and flop’ on break

Tourists are dwarfed by El Castillo at the Chichen-Itza ruins July 22, 2016, in Yucatan, Mexico. While beach destinations remain popular for spring break, travel agents say customers are also demanding unique cultural experiences and active outdoorsy adventures.

February 11, 2018, 6:00am Life

Spring break isn’t just about “fly and flop” anymore — heading to a beach where you lie in the sun all day drinking piña coladas. Read story

Vegas casino adds VR to Big Apple coaster

February 11, 2018, 5:33am Life

The New York-New York Hotel & Casino will add a virtual reality experience to the Big Apple roller coaster, taking riders on an aerial adventure through the Nevada desert and over the Las Vegas Strip. Read story

Frost Planetarium at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science.

Miami isn’t just beautiful, it’s got brains

Frost Planetarium at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science.

February 11, 2018, 5:32am Life

I have often said that I think Miami is America’s sexiest city. The sun-kissed metropolis is the United States’ answer to jet-setting hot spots from Monte Carlo to Marrakesh. Read story

Crispy Whole Fish Châ Cá La Vong at Lantern Restaurant in Chapel Hill, N.C.

A true blue time in North Carolina

Crispy Whole Fish Châ Cá La Vong at Lantern Restaurant in Chapel Hill, N.C.

February 4, 2018, 6:00am Life

The University of North Carolina’s gorgeous flagship campus in Chapel Hill, with its towering trees and stately brick buildings, may be the center of life in the classic Southern college town, but it also hosts an impressive art museum, a planetarium and a botanical garden. The home of the Tar… Read story

Aerospace history gets a makeover

February 4, 2018, 5:52am Life

In a remarkable joint venture, nine commercial airlines have donated $28 million to the National Air and Space Museum to support the remaking of an exhibition that traces the history of commercial aviation, the museum announced Wednesday. Read story

Winter Olympic visitors stroll through the snow-covered downtown area of Lake Placid, N.Y., on Feb. 17, 1980.

Lake Placid amped for games

Winter Olympic visitors stroll through the snow-covered downtown area of Lake Placid, N.Y., on Feb. 17, 1980.

February 4, 2018, 5:17am Life

With the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics at hand, Lake Placid is rolling out the welcome mat for travelers who won’t make that trip but might want to celebrate in a village that embraces the Olympic spirit like nowhere else. Read story

Germany’s passport opens up travel to world

February 4, 2018, 5:15am Life

A European country has the luxury of having the most powerful passport in the world and its citizens are able to visit 177 countries without a visa. Read story

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2018 file photo, people watch fireworks exploding over Copacabana beach during New Year’s celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Starting Thursday, Jan. 25, Brazil is making it easier and cheaper for Americans to apply for a visa following a decline in the number of visitors from the U.S.

Brazil offers cheaper e-visa to Americans

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2018 file photo, people watch fireworks exploding over Copacabana beach during New Year’s celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Starting Thursday, Jan. 25, Brazil is making it easier and cheaper for Americans to apply for a visa following a decline in the number of visitors from the U.S.

January 28, 2018, 6:00am Life

Brazil is making it easier and cheaper for Americans to apply for a visa following a decline in the number of visitors from the U.S. in recent years. Read story