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Survey: Americans ready to hit the road

July 23, 2017, 6:05am Life

Nearly 75 percent of Americans will take a road trip this year, and California is considered the preferred destination. Alaska and Florida finished second and third, respectively. Read story

‘Star Wars’ at Disney offers unique experience

July 23, 2017, 6:00am Life

One entrance is flanked by a TIE fighter representing the evil First Order. The other entryway is dressed as a Resistance encampment with a lifesize X-wing. Beyond is lush greenery contrasting with desert-like domed structures. Read story

The Princess of Wales, spangled with pearls, visits Hong Kong in 1989.

Buckingham Palace exhibit marks 20 years since Diana’s death

The Princess of Wales, spangled with pearls, visits Hong Kong in 1989.

July 21, 2017, 11:53am Life

London’s Buckingham Palace has unveiled an intimate tribute to Diana, the Princess of Wales, marking the 20th anniversary of her death. Read story

July is National Ice Cream Month; enjoy!

July 19, 2017, 6:00am Life

It is reported that nearly 90 percent of Americans love ice cream. If you and your family are in the majority, consider incorporating the cool confection into your next holiday. Read story

Approaching Bonneville Dam lock, the S.S.Legacy navigates through seven locks up river and seven locks down river on the Rivers of Wine cruise.
This photo made available by the Auschwitz Museum on Wednesday July 12, 2017 shows a portrait of a young Roma woman, an inmate of the Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz, one of those on whom pseudo-scientist Josef Mengele was making experiments. Mengele commissioned another inmate, Dina Gottliebova, a Jew from Czechoslovakia, to paint people he was experimenting on. It is among some 200 drawings and other pieces of art now on display at a “Face to Face. Art in Auschwitz” exhibition of art by the inmates at the Szolayski house in Krakow, Poland.

Art exhibition an inside glimpse of Auschwitz

This photo made available by the Auschwitz Museum on Wednesday July 12, 2017 shows a portrait of a young Roma woman, an inmate of the Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz, one of those on whom pseudo-scientist Josef Mengele was making experiments. Mengele commissioned another inmate, Dina Gottliebova, a Jew from Czechoslovakia, to paint people he was experimenting on. It is among some 200 drawings and other pieces of art now on display at a “Face to Face. Art in Auschwitz” exhibition of art by the inmates at the Szolayski house in Krakow, Poland.

July 16, 2017, 5:16am Life

A new exhibition in southern Poland shows the brutality of the Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz through the artistic work of its inmates. Some of the artworks are being shown publicly for the first time. Read story

Horseshoe Lake, a favorite of swimmers who sometimes dive off its rocky outcrops, also draws a variety of paddlers to its placid waters.

Banff is beautiful but Jasper is bigger, better

Horseshoe Lake, a favorite of swimmers who sometimes dive off its rocky outcrops, also draws a variety of paddlers to its placid waters.

July 16, 2017, 5:03am Life

About 25 years ago, when my hair was much darker and my wife’s hair color had achieved a perfection that will never change, we took a trip to Banff National Park. We stayed for several days and liked it, of course. Read story

Whitefish Lake, Mont., is among the mountain towns that is packed with summer offerings.

Head to the hills for summer fun

Whitefish Lake, Mont., is among the mountain towns that is packed with summer offerings.

July 12, 2017, 6:05am Life

Mountain towns in summer offer fresh air for hiking and fishing, music under the stars, great dining and active pursuits for all ages. Read story

Travel + Leisure names PDX best airport in U.S.

July 11, 2017, 5:03pm Business Briefs

Good coffee, diverse food and a famous carpet helped propel Portland International Airport to the top spot in Travel + Leisure magazine's list of best airports in the country. Read story

This April 14, 2017 photo shows tourist Matthew Kirkland taking a photo of a bronze statue at the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. The seven Greek temples date to ancient times and have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Trip through history in Sicily

This April 14, 2017 photo shows tourist Matthew Kirkland taking a photo of a bronze statue at the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. The seven Greek temples date to ancient times and have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.

July 9, 2017, 6:00am Life

Sicily sits at the toe of Italy’s boot, just 2 miles from the mainland, at its closest point, and a short ferry ride from the town of Messina. But our gateway to Sicily was on the other side of the island, flying into the capital Palermo. Read story