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Ely brims with scenery, history and attractions

Sitting at the junction of three major highways, tourist-friendly Ely is a natural hub for travelers in eastern Nevada.

Disneyland announces end to its Disney Dollar currency

Long gone are the days of E-Tickets at Disneyland. Now, joining the list of Disneyland relics, the park’s iconic theme park currency Disney Dollars will also become a distant memory.

20 tricks for scoring a cheap hotel room

There are many hotel savings tricks that you can use to tame the wildest of hotel bills. Find out how the experts get hotel rooms on the cheap with these tips.

10 reasons to make Cuba your next vacation destination

Once subject to embargoes and restrictions, Cuba is becoming a desirable vacation destination for Americans — a snapshot in time of culture, art and history.

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Hunting for bargains in the great outdoors

When planning outings or vacations in America’s wonderful outdoor spaces, keep in mind ways to save a few dollars with recreational bargains and even take advantage of some freebies.

25 coolest places in the US to visit with kids

From breathtaking national parks and natural wonders to one-of-a-kind museums and attractions, there are plenty of places in the U.S. that will wow both kids and parents. Read on to see 25 of the coolest places in the U.S. to visit with kids.

13 dirty tricks to save money at Disneyland

Although visiting Disneyland is supposed to be a magical experience, the price tag could drive people to consider some less conventional methods to save money. As tempting as it might be to try these, remember that if something seems like it’s too good to be true, it probably is.

You’ve never seen this Route 66

A new story is unfolding along historic Route 66 thanks to a yearlong project coordinated by a tourism group with help from the National Park Service and American Indian tribes along America’s Mother Road.

 
US cruise ship docks in Havana, first time in 40 years

The first U.S. cruise ship in nearly 40 years crossed the Florida Straits from Miami and docked in Havana on Monday, restarting commercial travel on waters that served as a stage for a half-century of Cold War hostility.

First cruise from Florida to Cuba sets sail

After a half-century of waiting, passengers finally set sail on Sunday from Miami on an historic cruise to Cuba. Carnival Corp.’s 704-passenger Adonia left port at about 4:24 p.m., bound for Havana. Carnival’s Cuba cruises, operating under its Fathom band, will visit the ports of Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba.

Beyond bright lights, Nevada boasts plenty of dark skies

Despite brilliant lights and high-decibel sounds in the urban areas surrounding Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada retains some of the darkest night skies and quietest open spaces left in our nation. These natural attributes are enhanced by the Silver State’s sparse population spread over a huge expanse of territory.

Air travel does not have to be agonizing

You know it won’t be easy, but if you plan and remember a few rules of courtesy, the flight will probably go better for everyone.

How to quit your job and travel for 2 years

Years ago, on a Sunday afternoon, I sat across from my wife Gayl in a taco stand and told her that I thought we should sell our house, quit our jobs and sail to Tahiti. “Terry, we don’t know how to sail,” she said.

Colorado may raise pot limits for tourists

Colorado’s tourists would be able to buy as much marijuana as residents, if a bill moving through the state Legislature passes.

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