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"Greetings From Austin" is one of Austin's most iconic murals.

What is it about Austin? Simply put, this ‘weird’ Texas city has it all

September 23, 2023, 6:00am Life

For a whale-watching cruise there’s Boston, for a dolphin-watching cruise, Miami, but for a bat-watching cruise, go to Austin, Texas. Read story

Disneyland to reopen Adventureland Treehouse

September 23, 2023, 5:11am Life

Work on the retheming of Tarzan’s Treehouse that has taken twice as long as the original creation of Disneyland is nearing completion as the final set pieces are being installed and tested in the what’s old is new again Adventureland Treehouse. Read story

Best places in Caribbean for nature lovers

September 23, 2023, 5:09am Life

It’s no secret that the Caribbean is one of the world’s premier regions for breathtaking nature. Read story

FILE - The Airbnb app icon is displayed on an iPad screen in Washington, D.C., on May 8, 2021. Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings, which are emerging as a major problem for customers of the short-term rental site. Airbnb said Wednesday Sept. 20 2023 it has removed 59,000 fake listings and blocked another 157,000 from joining the site this year. Fake listings and high cleaning fees are among several issues that customers are raising with Airbnb.

Airbnb says it’s cracking down on fake listings and has removed 59,000 of them this year

September 20, 2023, 7:40am Business

Fake listings have emerged as a major problem for Airbnb, threatening to scare off consumers and prompting the short-term rental service to use AI in an effort to crack down on fraudsters. Read story

Owners of walk-up brownstone townhomes, such as these in Manhattan's Turtle Bay neighborhood, are finding it increasingly difficult to run an Airbnb business out of their properties.

New Airbnb rules in effect in NYC

September 16, 2023, 6:25am Life

It’s gotten much harder to find an Airbnb rental in New York City. Read story

The view of Mount Baker from Centennial Beach in Delta, B.C.

6 places to explore on a beachy border trip between Washington, British Columbia

September 16, 2023, 6:23am Life

Aptly named Boundary Bay hugs the curious corner of our region where Washington and British Columbia meet and mingle. There are border crossings on both ends of this saltwater haven, where shallow depths and vast tidal swings generate warm waters that attract beachcombers and birders alike. Here are six points… Read story

Actors from Knott's Scary Farm pose July 29, 2018, at the annual "Midsummer Scream Horror Convention" in Long Beach, Calif. The theme park's annual event marks 50 years this fall.

Halloween, Christmas are new summer at California theme parks

September 16, 2023, 6:05am Life

It used to be that you could toss a bowling ball down Main Street USA without hitting a soul on Halloween night or Christmas morning because kids and their families had something better to do on those classic holidays. Read story

Visit National Heritage areas on next family trip

September 16, 2023, 6:04am Life

Visit a National Heritage Area or specially designated places where historic, cultural, and natural resources combine to form nationally important landscapes. There are currently 55 areas within the U.S. where communities have collaborated to share their resources. Read story

Passengers check in and wait by the Spirit Airlines ticket counter at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida.

Travel agents share top strategies

September 16, 2023, 6:04am Life

Travel disasters can come in nearly any form, turning your vacation into a giant headache in a hurry. For example, losing your luggage before or during a trip can cause delays and waste time. So can failing to plan your trip (or to plan it well), as can taking shortcuts… Read story