10 great places for Miami Super Bowl visitors
February 5, 2010 ·
Miami may be Super Bowl Central this week, but football is not the only game in town. The NBA’s Alonzo Mourning, whose jersey number was retired last year by the Miami Heat, is a longtime local booster. He and his wife, Tracy, run youth charity programs, and their names even grace a high school. The [...]
A wild Miami side trip: Where the alligators are abundant
February 5, 2010 ·
The sign reads, “Always stay at least 15 feet away from alligators.” That rule is difficult not to break when you go to the Shark Valley Visitor Center in the Florida Everglades. Just 35 miles from Miami and 70 miles from Naples, Shark Valley is worth packing up your beach chair for the day in [...]
Ireland’s Ring of Kerry a must-see
February 2, 2010 ·
One of Ireland’s most popular destinations is the Iveragh Peninsula — known to shamrock-lovers everywhere as “The Ring of Kerry.” The Ring, lassoed by a winding coastal road through a mountainous, lake-splattered region, is undeniably scenic. Visitors since Victorian times have been drawn to this evocative chunk of the Emerald Isle, where mysterious ancient ring [...]
Stay safe, scam-free at the Winter Olympic Games
February 2, 2010 ·
The parents of Team USA bobsledder Steve Mesler had it all figured out. Through an Internet contact, they paid $8,000 to rent a condo at Whistler. The plan was to watch their son compete in the Games, but it ends up the person who took their money doesn’t have any property to rent. Police say [...]
20 Tips from air travel insiders
January 30, 2010 ·
Before snuggling up with a plane blanket or tying a ribbon to your bag, read these tips. Planning Tips 1. Know the difference between “direct” and “nonstop” flights, and always opt for the latter. Unlike nonstops, direct flights can touch down at other airports on the way to their ultimate destinations, says Macon Dunnagan, a [...]
Michigan modern architecture a draw for travelers
January 26, 2010 ·
Stop by the Minoru Yamasaki-designed McGregor Memorial Conference Center at Wayne State University in Detroit and its halls are open for a stroll through what’s considered a masterpiece from the World Trade Center architect. Across the state in Muskegon, at St. Francis De Sales church, a visit most days can get you a guided tour [...]
Late-breaking deals for Winter Olympic Games
January 26, 2010 ·
It’s not too late, you know. Yes, the Olympics are only two weeks away and, yes, most tickets were scooped up as soon as they became available and, yes, accommodations have been scarce or shockingly expensive. But if you want to go to the XXI Winter Games in Vancouver and Whistler, you still can. You [...]
