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Cruising British Columbia's Gulf Islands, luxury toy box in tow

Cruising British Columbia's Gulf Islands, luxury toy box in tow

By Margo Pfeiff

GULF ISLANDS, Canada — "I'm not ashamed to say it," Colin Griffinson says, as he scans the island-dotted Strait of Georgia, "I have wooden...

Belgian museum celebrates the immigrant experience

Belgian museum celebrates the immigrant experience

By Jane Levere

ANTWERP, Belgium — One became a prime minister. Another a songwriter whose compositions included "White Christmas." And a third became an...

June Mountain ski area has a good vibe and appealing prices

June Mountain ski area has a good vibe and appealing prices

By Chris Erskine

With $100 lift tickets commonplace, some ski resorts seem determined to price most families right out of the sport. Then there's June Mountain —...

Las Vegas: 'Jubilee!' closing for a makeover, returning in March

Las Vegas: 'Jubilee!' closing for a makeover, returning in March

By Jay Jones

"Jubilee!," the long-running Las Vegas extravaganza at Bally's featuring classic showgirls, will close temporarily at the end of January for an...

Airfare: $260 round trip from LAX to Raleigh, N.C., on American, Delta

Airfare: $260 round trip from LAX to Raleigh, N.C., on American, Delta

By Los Angeles Times staff

American and Delta are offering a round-trip fare from LAX to Raleigh, N.C., for $260, including all taxes and fees.

WEEKEND ESCAPES

Weekend Escape: Pinnacles National Park conjures volcanic magic

Weekend Escape: Pinnacles National Park conjures volcanic magic

Designated a national park just a year ago, Pinnacles (www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm) can overwhelm with the sheer number...

Weekend Escape: Get your kicks in Williams, Ariz.

Leisure is king in mellow Lake San Marcos, Calif.

CALIFORNIA & THE WEST

California: 5 ski resorts where beginners can find January deals

California: 5 ski resorts where beginners can find January deals

Don't know how to ski but want to learn? You're in luck. January is Learn a Snowsport Month, and some California ski...

L.A. Times Travel Show: Their videos capture the joy of discovery

Everyone loves Vegas: It's U.S. travelers' top pick, a survey says

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Daily Detour: Odd spots, strange trips, great moments in travel

Daily Detour: Odd spots, strange trips, great moments in travel
Cruising British Columbia's Gulf Islands

Cruising British Columbia's Gulf Islands
A weekend at June Mountain in the Eastern Sierra

A weekend at June Mountain in the Eastern Sierra
The Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp, Belgium

The Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp, Belgium

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HAWAII

Hawaii: Fest celebrates islands' purest forms of music, hula, stories

Hawaii: Fest celebrates islands' purest forms of music, hula, stories

Oahu visitors can experience the music and dance Hawaiians enjoyed before the arrival of white settlers at an event on Feb. 1.

LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas: 'Jubilee!' closing for a makeover, returning in March

Las Vegas: 'Jubilee!' closing for a makeover, returning in March
Everyone loves Vegas: It's U.S. travelers' top pick, a survey says

Everyone loves Vegas: It's U.S. travelers' top pick, a survey says

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Britney Spears does it again
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What happened in Vegas
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A guide to Vegas buffets
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EUROPE

Belgian museum celebrates the immigrant experience

Belgian museum celebrates the immigrant experience

The Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp explores the stories of some of the 2 million Europeans who left for America on ships operated by the company. Among them: Golda Meir and Irving Berlin.

Learning the ropes — somewhat reluctantly — in Chatham, England

Learning the ropes — somewhat reluctantly — in Chatham, England

In search of ties to PBS' 'Call the Midwife' in England, learning instead about shipbuilding, ropes and the Ocelot at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham.

MEXICO

Britain beats France, but Americans visit Mexico most

Britain beats France, but Americans visit Mexico most

It’s Mexico, cruising to victory by a mile despite a limp. Then comes Canada, followed by the United Kingdom, the Dominican Republic and France.

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A Minute Away: Song and dance, Lesedi, South Africa

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Map: Follow along as Leon Logothetis circumnavigates the globe

Map: Follow along as Leon Logothetis circumnavigates the globe

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L.A. Times Travel Show: 5 items Alyssa Milano always takes on a plane

L.A. Times Travel Show: 5 items Alyssa Milano always takes on a plane

While you've been watching Alyssa Milano on TV shows from "Who's the Boss?" to "Mistresses," she's been busy -- as a UNICEF ambassador...

National anthem lyrics and flag that inspired them together in D.C.

National anthem lyrics and flag that inspired them together in D.C.

Francis Scott Key's handwritten manuscript of lyrics for the "Star-Spangled Banner" and the flag that inspired him to write them will be...

Encounter, LAX Theme Building restaurant, closes with no plan in sight

Encounter, LAX Theme Building restaurant, closes with no plan in sight

One thing you may not be able to do this year: Grab a bite at Encounter restaurant at the free-standing Theme Building inside Los Angeles...

From Elvis' hometown, a tale of a birthday gift that changed history

From Elvis' hometown, a tale of a birthday gift that changed history

Connie Tullos loves to tell stories. Especially the one about Elvis and his Mama the day they came to the Tupelo Hardware Co. to buy him a...

L.A. Times Travel Show: 3 budget tips for 2014 from Arthur Frommer

L.A. Times Travel Show: 3 budget tips for 2014 from Arthur Frommer

Got questions about the travel outlook for 2014? Arthur Frommer's got answers.

Rare Mayan artifacts to go on display in Los Angeles

Rare Mayan artifacts to go on display in Los Angeles

Beware of the jaguar, a 9-foot ancient sculpture associated with war and sacrifice in Maya culture. It's the centerpiece of "Treasures of...

Las Vegas: USA Rugby Sevens tournament begins Jan. 24

Las Vegas: USA Rugby Sevens tournament begins Jan. 24

The USA Rugby Sevens tournament in Las Vegas later this month promises lots of excitement on the field and plenty of things to do in the...

California: Pebble Beach special slashes $160 off rooms, breakfast

California: Pebble Beach special slashes $160 off rooms, breakfast

Pebble Beach, the high-end golf retreat on 17-Mile Drive between Carmel and Monterey, is offering a winter Romance Package that can knock...

Hawaiian Airlines to start daily L.A.-Maui flights on July 1

Hawaiian Airlines to start daily L.A.-Maui flights on July 1

Hawaiian Airlines will begin daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Maui on July 1, the carrier announced Monday.

TSA creates security cartoon for kids, adds new airports to PreCheck

TSA creates security cartoon for kids, adds new airports to PreCheck

The Transportation Security Administration had a busy end to 2013, offering a video for kids, expanding iPreCheck, its expedited security...

One travel writer's most valuable money lessons of 2013

One travel writer's most valuable money lessons of 2013

Last year was filled with great travels, which also presented opportunities for money errors — mistakes I had never made before and...

Under the spell of Highclere Castle and 'Downton Abbey'

Under the spell of Highclere Castle and 'Downton Abbey'

NEWBURY, England — He is a farmer, she says, and she is a farmer's wife. They are active in their community. She writes a bit on the...

Learning the ropes — somewhat reluctantly — in Chatham, England

Learning the ropes — somewhat reluctantly — in Chatham, England

CHATHAM, England — Rope making? Eye rolling. But I was so wrong.

Plaid pants, checked hat and ready to swing in Hawaii

Plaid pants, checked hat and ready to swing in Hawaii

Before the economy tanked, my favorite golf getaway spots were also the most expensive golf getaway spots in the land: Las Vegas, Hawaii,...

Have a video that captures vacation magic? Deadline for sharing nears

Have a video that captures vacation magic? Deadline for sharing nears

Readers’ travel videos have been rolling in; the one featured above is from Hectic Travels and shows part of a kayak journey through...

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