Archive for the ‘Travel’ Category


Savoring Bermuda solo; jetBlue made her do it

By Maura Daly Phinney 7:38 PM November 15, 2009

Newly single San Diegan discovers the joys of solo travel.


Focus on travel photography — Send us your best shots

By Alison DaRosa 12:45 PM November 12, 2009

Lesa Bain found these colorful youngsters at Watam Village in Papua New Guinea. Bain is among SDNN readers taking us around the world with travel photos. Now, it’s your turn. Send us your best shots…


San Francisco neighborhoods yield gastronomic delights

By Caron Golden 5:33 PM November 8, 2009

One Hungry Traveler wanders off the beaten track to discover divine dining in the neighborhoods of San Francisco — from the Tenderloin to Chinatown.


Bora Bora resort is sanctuary for turtles - and us, too

By Alison DaRosa 3:01 PM November 4, 2009

Le Meridien’s turtle program is about much more than entertaining tourists.


Get a lift from early season bargains at ski resorts throughout the west

By Walt Roessing 10:55 AM November 3, 2009

Many of the West’s destination winter resorts are offering early season “super saving” getaway packages for skiers and snowboarders. Some of the deals must be booked before specific deadlines and are limited to visits in November or December.


Off-season is sublime time to chill at Crystal Pier cottages in Pacific Beach

By Alison DaRosa 11:23 AM November 2, 2009

Cottages on Crystal Pier are an island of tranquility — and all just minutes from home.


Mexico: The Real Deal - Savor eight hard-to-resist seasonal values

By Maribeth Mellin 7:30 PM October 31, 2009

November is a great time to visit Mexico. Temperatures have dropped and so have prices. Deals abound for those who can book immediately.


Focus on travel photography — Readers, send your best shot

Alison DaRosa 10:21 AM October 30, 2009

Send a favorite travel photo. We’ll publish the best of the bunch.


The Sundance Film Festival is for all film fans - not just the glitterati

By Sally Richards 7:06 PM October 29, 2009

This Jan. 21-31 festival is Mecca for film fans. Attendees ramble the snow-covered streets of Park City, Utah, moving from venue to venue, watching film after film, hobnobbing with stars. They laugh and cry among like-minded souls.


Nashville rhythms prompt childhood memories, spark honky-tonk fun

By Glenda Winders 6:17 PM October 22, 2009

The blocked-off street was filled with music-loving revelers. Country songs spilled from the bars; musicians leaned against buildings and strummed their guitars. Music literally filled the air.

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