Travel
Last-minute travel deals
Chopper to JFK; Latin American adventure; Más in Madrid
Hotel of the week: West Baden Springs Hotel, West Baden, Ind.
When the West Baden Springs Hotel opened in 1902, its 600-foot glass dome was hailed as "“the eighth wonder of the world." It also features a golf course designed by Donald Ross.
Getting the flavor of … Surviving Oregon’s Grand Canyon, and more
The lower stretch of the Owyhee River is known as Oregon's Grand Canyon. Its Class V rapids and 20-foot waterfall are prized by kayakers and other watersports fans.
This week’s dream: Northern Michigan’s enchanted island
Mackinac Island is like a time capsule from the 19th century, said Rosemary McClure in the Los Angeles Times.
Last-minute travel deals
Credit to the Caribbean; Vermont getaway; Roman holiday
Hotel of the week: The Canary, Santa Barbara
The newly renovated Canary Hotel offers views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and Santa Cruz Island.
Getting the flavor of … Idaho’s City of Rocks, and more
City of Rocks National Reserve in southern Idaho, where rock formations can be as high as a 60-story building, is a mecca for rock-climbers. The area is also home to the state’s tallest piñon pines.
This week’s dream: Alaska by rail
The Alaska Railroad begins in the seaport town of Seward, ends 500 miles later in Fairbanks, and takes the passenger through some of the state's most beautiful scenery.
Last-minute travel deals
To Lima for less; Kids ride free; Turkish delight
Hotel of the week: London West Hollywood, Los Angeles
Formerly known as the Wyndham Bel-Age, the London West Hollywood is a swank, 200-room hotel on the Sunset Strip.
Getting the flavor of … Mini-golfing in Myrtle Beach, and more
North Myrtle Beach, S.C., is the mini-golf capital of the world, with 50 mini-golf courses running along a 60-mile strip known as the Grand Strand.
This week’s dream: Europe’s new hot spot
Lisbon, known for its colonial-era charms, cable cars, and inexpensive seafood, has been revitalized and is now one of Europe's choice destinations.
Hotel of the week: Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur
Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur has forty wooden cottages nestled among the redwoods and cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Getting the flavor of … This summer’s must-see places
Texas Hill Country; Highway 101, Oregon; The Boundary Waters; Beartooth Road; Jemez Springs, N.M.
