Myanmar’s ancient temples, luxury hotels and Buddhist pilgrimage sites are stirring back to life as the country’s military-backed government bets tourism will become one of the first visible signs of an economic recovery after this year’s election. Authorities want to almost double foreign v…
- Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Content Agency
Have you taken your family to happy hour lately? Everyone is welcome – families, couples, groups of friends of all ages. It’s a good way to save on restaurant outings in today’s inflated economy.
- Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency
Born in San Francisco and raised in Millbrae, California, and Las Vegas, singer-songwriter Travis Yee now calls Nashville home. “Each place shaped me differently,” said Yee, whose latest singles are “Neon Light Year” and “Prove Em Wrong.” “Growing up in the Bay Area exposed me to a lot of di…
- Rick Steves
For the ultimate summer party in France, visit over July 14 – Bastille Day, the country's national day. This holiday is celebrated with gusto, all-night parties, picnics, and fireworks. And the fun permeates the country, from tiny towns to Paris.
- Prudence Wade, PA, dpa
LONDON — It’s no secret that flying can wreak havoc on your skin. Traveling at 30,000 feet can be seriously drying – which is why there is a growing trend on social media for people showing off elaborate, multi-step skincare routines to keep their skin as moisturized as possible. But what ha…
- Sharyn Jackson, The Minnesota Star Tribune
MINNEAPOLIS — My first drink in the new Portal Lounge at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was made by a robot bartender. My second drink was made by a human bartender — because the robot had broken down. Apparently, that’s not uncommon, according to the human — the only one of the …
- Noreen Kompanik, TravelPulse
What is it about visiting iconic movie destinations? Tourism researchers even have a name for it: “film-induced tourism.” It seems people are drawn to places where favorite films were made perhaps because these flicks turn these places into emotional experiences. If a movie made us happy, sa…
MINNEAPOLIS — My first drink in the new Portal Lounge at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was made by a robot bartender. My second drink was made by a human bartender — because the robot had broken down. Apparently, that’s not uncommon, according to the human — the only one of the two bartenders capable of conversation. Sure, the robot could swing its hydraulic arm toward the ...
What is it about visiting iconic movie destinations? Tourism researchers even have a name for it: “film-induced tourism.” It seems people are drawn to places where favorite films were made perhaps because these flicks turn these places into emotional experiences. If a movie made us happy, sad, feel wonder, romance, fear, freedom or nostalgia, then it has done its job. Walking through a filming ...
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The attractions industry and its fans are growing up, but the old “kid at heart” adage is creating tourism business opportunities seeped with nostalgia. Grown-ups are embracing events once geared toward younger audiences. Central Florida attractions are playing host to adults-only coloring sessions, 21-and-up poolside foam parties, after-bedtime theme park outings and more. ...
Seeking outdoor adventure is a great goal. But, it’s important to keep our skills, gear and intel up to date. Here are five ideas to consider: Be bear aware Your goal during a hiking, fishing or camping experience is to avoid getting up close and personal with a bear. So while making plans, inquire about recent bear activity at your intended destination. Research shows that bear spray is ...
On a recent balmy, beautiful spring evening, I fell in love. Not with a man, but with a game ... baseball. No, it wasn’t the Yankees or the Rangers that captured my heart. It was the Chattanooga Lookouts. Yes, you heard me – the Lookouts, Chattanooga’s Minor League baseball team, a Southern League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. I’ve always been more of a football and basketball girl, but ...
LOS ANGELES — It's a small and cheap device that promises to do one thing really well: locate your suitcase if it goes missing. Many travelers soon heading to the airport will find themselves wondering if they need a luggage tracker. How helpful are they really? "I would say that a tracker is generally worthwhile, especially for people who travel a lot, because it is very easy to lose your ...
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