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Rick Steves’ Europe: Europe's crazy rich royals and their lavish retreats

Rick Steves’ Europe: Europe's crazy rich royals and their lavish retreats

  • Rick Steves

Just like today, the royal families of the past were fond of their countryside getaways. These lavish estates provided an escape from the city and the summer heat, a place for diversions like hunting and horseback riding, and enough land to build grand showpiece palaces and gardens. While Eu…

Go away with ... Dave Koz

Go away with ... Dave Koz

  • Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency

Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz continues to combine his love of performing and traveling with his annual Somma cruise (https://somma.life/2026). This autumn’s seven-day trip will take music fans through Greece, Italy, Montenegro and Croatia, and will include his own sets, as well as p…

Asian Lantern Festival returns to Central Florida Zoo this fall

Asian Lantern Festival returns to Central Florida Zoo this fall

  • Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Dragons, sea creatures and animals of all kinds will come to life with lights at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens this holiday season as a popular annual event returns. Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, is back at the Sanford attracti…

Reimagine the traditional African safari

Reimagine the traditional African safari

  • Mary Ann Anderson, Tribune News Service

In the crystalline brightness of the afternoon sun, a pride of lionesses and cubs lay sprawled in a luminous tangle of golden fur. Massive paws overlapped, heavy heads rested across one another and long tails flicked lazily against the dust. Their bodies rose and fell in slow, synchronized r…

How to prevent your feet and legs from swelling during long trips

How to prevent your feet and legs from swelling during long trips

  • Tom Nebe, dpa

BERLIN — Many of us find our feet or legs swell when we go on longer trips, particularly on flights. The good news is that is easy to fix. Vascular specialist Katja Mühlberg spells out the benefits of wearing compression stockings. Some of us should be wearing them for medical reasons anyway…

Best places to experience America 250 before it's too late

Best places to experience America 250 before it's too late

  • Noreen Kompanik, TravelPulse

America’s 250th celebration didn't end with the Fourth of July and the fireworks. Across the country, communities are continuing the celebration with special events, historical commemorations, festivals, and exhibits that extend throughout the quintessential year. Whether exploring Revolutio…

Here are 10 of the best economy cabins for international flights

Here are 10 of the best economy cabins for international flights

  • John Metcalfe, Bay Area News Group

“Economy airfare” — did your spine reflexively cramp up hearing that? But it doesn’t have to be this way: There are some budget flights that are quite comfortable, relatively speaking, if you know how to find them. And here to help is Conde Nast Traveler with its guide to “13 Airlines With t…

The weekly geography quiz

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    5 US destinations that feel like Europe, no passport required

    5 US destinations that feel like Europe, no passport required

      Here are five domestic destinations that'll make you feel as if you're in Europe, without the hassle of international travel.

      Commentary: To understand the US economy, just board an airplane

      Commentary: To understand the US economy, just board an airplane

        Getting on an airplane has become the perfect metaphor for life in America. On the one hand, flying has become cheaper and more accessible. On the other, it has become more stratified and stressful. Sure, everyone likes those $199 fares, but no one likes having to shuffle through the first-class cabin, where the amenities are right in your face, on their way to their middle seat in coach, ...

        Eight MLB stadiums that need to be on your bucket list

        Eight MLB stadiums that need to be on your bucket list

          There's always something special about visiting a new ballpark. Each one has its own individual sights, sounds and smells.

          What’s hot at theme parks: Halloween (yes, already)

          What’s hot at theme parks: Halloween (yes, already)

            ORLANDO, Fla. – Halloween isn’t just around the corner. It’s here, and it’s picking up momentum at Orlando’s theme parks and attractions, more than two months ahead of Oct. 31. Walt Disney World kicked off Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a separately ticketed event at Magic Kingdom, on Aug. 7, its earliest start date ever. Thousands of dressed-up fans – legions of Peter Pans and ...

            Campgrounds for The Dog Days of Summer

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            As the dog days of summer heat up, there’s no better time to hit the road with your four-legged co-pilot than now. There are plenty of ways to cool off by booking a trip to one of over 200 pet friendly campgrounds and resorts across the country, many offering refreshing water access and dedicated dog […]

            Taking the kids: Last gasp summer

            Taking the kids: Last gasp summer

              Via Ferrata, anyone? It’s an assisted high-alpine, high-adrenaline climbing adventure, I learned at Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico.

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