Helen Hatzis
Louisiana health officials have issued a timely reminder for anyone planning time along the state’s Gulf Coast shoreline. The guidance arrives during the peak of summer travel, when warmer waters and increased beach activity coincide with a seasonal rise in certain bacterial infections. Visitors who approach their trips with awareness can continue to enjoy the
In the vast expanse of Chilean Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park stands as a place where the landscape commands attention from the first moment it comes into view. The three granite towers that give the park its name rise sharply from the surrounding terrain, their sheer faces catching the light in ways that shift
Beijing – Typhoon Dolphin reached China’s eastern coast on Sunday evening, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that led authorities to cancel more than 1,300 flights at Shanghai’s two main airports. The storm had already affected northern Taiwan the previous day and contributed to challenging conditions farther south in the Philippines. Precautionary measures across the
In the quiet harbor of Damariscotta, Maine, a distinctive fall tradition unfolds each October when enormous pumpkins are hollowed out, fitted with motors or paddles, and piloted down the river by costumed crews. This Pumpkinboat Regatta forms part of a wider season of East Coast food festivals that honor local harvests and working communities. With
Near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the full fuselage, wings, and tail of US Airways Flight 1549 now form the centerpiece of the Sullenberger Aviation Museum. The aircraft that landed in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, with all 155 people aboard surviving has found a permanent home here after years in storage. Visitors can
Philadelphia offers easy access to places where documented events from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and later eras left lasting marks. Travelers can reach these locations in a single day, gaining insight into the region’s layered past through preserved buildings, battlegrounds, and institutions. Each site connects to verifiable records of hardship, innovation, or conflict
Five tropical systems are taking shape across the Atlantic and Pacific at once, a development that coincides with the height of hurricane season. Travelers planning coastal or Caribbean journeys this month are paying close attention to how conditions evolve. The simultaneous activity underscores the value of staying informed without letting uncertainty overshadow the joy of
Travelers often weigh price, location, and amenities when selecting a place to stay. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, additional considerations shape those decisions, from expectations around safety to the simple desire for staff to recognize a partner or preferred name without hesitation. Booking.com has responded with a structured effort to address those realities through
On a humid Saturday in Washington, D.C., the familiar rhythms of New Orleans filled the streets of Chinatown. Floats rolled along 7th Street NW while marching bands played and beads arced toward spectators lining the route. The scene offered a vivid transplant of Louisiana traditions to an unexpected urban setting. A Parade Rooted in Cultural
Sicily – An underwater fisherman recently located a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck in the waters off the island’s coast. He called the find the most incredible of his life. The discovery underscores how Sicily’s seafloor continues to reveal chapters from its long maritime past. A Chance Encounter Beneath the Waves The fisherman was conducting a routine
Ljubljana welcomed its visitor with a river that runs quietly through the center and a castle perched on a hill above colorful streets. A series of flight disruptions had already trimmed the planned schedule, leaving just one evening at the start of the trip and one full day at the end. Even so, the compact
Los Angeles – The long-planned Automated People Mover at Los Angeles International Airport now carries a firm target for passenger service beginning in October. Known as SkyLink, the electric train system will link the airport’s terminals with rental-car facilities, parking structures, and regional transit options. Travelers planning trips through one of the nation’s busiest gateways