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Blue Ridge high: The pleasures of Roanoke beckon

Blue Ridge high: The pleasures of Roanoke beckon

2013-05-19 00:26:12

Even before steam locomotives rolled into the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, this picturesque town was happening. It still is.


Roanoke's favorite combo speaks to its Southern roots

Roanoke's favorite combo speaks to its Southern roots

2013-05-19 00:17:34

Gourmet classics, Peanut Soup and Spoonbread, date back to the 1700s in America.


Liberty Island to reopen by July 4

2013-05-19 00:16:38

The damage from superstorm Sandy has been cleaned up and the Statue of Liberty will be open for tours starting July 4.


Trip Advisor: An insider's guide to hailing a cab in NYC

2013-05-19 00:16:12

Plus: Where to leave a tip (table or that thing with the bill)? And how to endure work travel with an annoying colleague.


Swept up in a Toronto summer

Swept up in a Toronto summer

2013-05-19 00:14:13

A new museum opening, zoo exhibits and building projects will dominate Canada's largest city.


Travel Notes: Single women looking for love prefer Delta

2013-05-19 00:03:33

According to MissTravel.com, your best chances are on a Delta Air Lines flight if the object of your desire is a single woman.


Going Backcountry, Three Ways

2013-05-18 18:01:53

A man dangling 65 feet up in a poplar tree is a man with a new perspective. Not just because of the view, although it was impressive, since


A Sense of Place, on the Plate

2013-05-18 18:01:40

Locavorism, that culinary buzzword, seems to be everywhere these days. But a restaurant's dedication to regional cuisine can mean more than


Hotels Warm Up With Local Accents

2013-05-18 18:01:27

While sleek minimalism set the tone for urban boutique hotels in the 1990s, rustic elements are warming up the newest crop of small hotels.


In Louisville, a School for Spirits

2013-05-18 18:01:12

It's been a long time since scofflaw drinkers were forced to resort to bathtub gin. But after whipping up a batch of diluted grain alcohol f


Driving the Juke Joint Trail

2013-05-18 18:00:57

I expected my juke joint pilgrimage to feel like a peripatetic wake. Decades ago, blues luminaries like Charley Patton, Robert Johnson and S


Travel Notes: Gatekeeper, Cedar Point's new roller coaster, to open Saturday

Travel Notes: Gatekeeper, Cedar Point's new roller coaster, to open Saturday

2013-05-05 00:12:52

The $30 million Gatekeeper breaks seven world records. Also: US Airways and United Airlines raise their rebooking fee.


Lititz: Pretzels, chocolate and history draw hip tourists

Lititz: Pretzels, chocolate and history draw hip tourists

2013-05-05 00:09:52

One Tank Destination: Founded by Protestants from Moravia and Bohemia, this Lancaster County spot was named "Coolest Small Town in America."


Trip Advisor: Boarding on Southwest, flying with kids

2013-04-28 00:23:41

Dear TripAdvisor: No saving seats on Southwest Airlines. Plus, when kids kick the seats.


Commentary: Some new rules for airline travel

2013-04-28 00:20:31

Sometimes it just helps to vent about annoying or absurd situations on the plane.


Reality show: TV treasures on display

Reality show: TV treasures on display

2013-04-28 00:18:59

An exhibit of props and costumes at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, Calif., conjures memories for TV fans.


Shaw-Stratford trip hits the road July 9-13

2013-04-28 00:10:43

The stage offerings in July's Post-Gazette's motorcoach tour to the Shaw and Stratford festivals range from history to political comedy.


Trip Advisor: Be considerate of those in wheelchairs

2013-04-21 00:20:32

Passengers -- and airline employees -- need to be more respectful of people who need a little extra help.


Cuba's resort's beaches are world class, but other amenities aren't

Cuba's resort's beaches are world class, but other amenities aren't

2013-04-21 00:19:35

A five-star resort in Cuba plays to a different standard than in other countries.


'Overbooked' provides eye-opening look at the travel industry

'Overbooked' provides eye-opening look at the travel industry

2013-04-21 00:12:42

The industry deserves more respect, just as it needs to be more respectful, Elizabeth Becker writes.


'The Making of Harry Potter': touring the film studio near London where movie magic was made

'The Making of Harry Potter': touring the film studio near London where movie magic was made

2013-04-14 00:28:13

It's Photo Op Land for Potterheads: the studio where the seven Harry Potter movies were filmed is an easy journey from London.


Trip Advisor: Make an effort to speak the language

2013-04-14 00:27:46

Using translation apps; what phrases to learn when visiting another country; and how to refuse complimentary alcohol.


Seminary Ridge Museum opening to help mark Gettysburg anniversary

Seminary Ridge Museum opening to help mark Gettysburg anniversary

2013-04-14 00:17:49

A Lutheran theological seminary became makeshift hospital for Union and Confederate troops during Gettysburg battle.


Do Southwest Airlines ads portend changes?

2013-04-07 00:11:21

The upstart carrier with a sense of humor is now the largest domestic airline and getting serious.


Trip Advisor: Waiting area seat thumper radiates poor beat

2013-04-07 00:10:43

Travel etiquette: Watch where you tap your foot and keep your carry-on bag near you on the plane.


How to get from Pittsburgh to New York City

How to get from Pittsburgh to New York City

2013-04-07 00:10:21

Plane? Train? Automobile or bus? Gretchen McKay takes a look at the pros and cons of various travel modes to New York City.


Travel Notes: Erie's Splash Lagoon celebrating 10th year

Travel Notes: Erie's Splash Lagoon celebrating 10th year

2013-04-07 00:06:32

The popular waterpark in Erie celebrates its first decade with special promotions.


London stage reviews: Helen Mirren, Judi Dench, James McAvoy mesmerize

London stage reviews: Helen Mirren, Judi Dench, James McAvoy mesmerize

2013-04-07 00:06:04

British stars shine brightly on the London stage during the Post-Gazette Critic's Choice theater tour.


Trip Advisor: Whom do you call if front desk doesn't answer?

2013-03-31 00:08:22

"I'm not out of line in expecting a phone call to the front desk of a three-story midpriced chain hotel to be answered, right?"


Austin, Texas: Dining without limits

Austin, Texas: Dining without limits

2013-03-31 00:07:07

There's no shortage of things to see, hear, eat and do in the capital of the Lone Star State.


Join the Texas cult of barbecue

Join the Texas cult of barbecue

2013-03-31 00:05:12

Austin's Franklin Barbecue offers the silkiest, sweetest and best Q in the state.


'Keep Austin Weird': it's good for business

'Keep Austin Weird': it's good for business

2013-03-31 00:04:00

The Texas capital's marketing campaign reflects dynamic mix of city's liberal and progressive culture and hipness.


Forbes' five-star rating for hotels is most difficult to achieve

2013-03-31 00:02:59

Only 58 hotels in the U.S. -- with 12 in California -- were awarded the recognition this year.


Trip Advisor: Pet peeves about flying

2013-03-24 00:23:20

Q: You must get lots of etiquette questions about flying.


Mesmerized by Maine

Mesmerized by Maine

2013-03-24 00:19:14

The state's coastal areas offer pristine scenery and many opportunities for hiking, biking, boating and relaxing.


Selby Gardens in Sarasota provides a rich floral retreat and learning center

Selby Gardens in Sarasota provides a rich floral retreat and learning center

2013-03-24 00:10:54

The 14-acre Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a quiet oasis in Sarasota with its world-class collection of orchids, bromeliads and ferns.


Trip Advisor: Security line slacker inconsiderate

2013-03-17 00:25:04

Q: The other day I was happily surprised to see a very short security line at my local airport.


An ode to Ireland: Irish life maintains the wonderful tradition of the local pub

An ode to Ireland: Irish life maintains the wonderful tradition of the local pub

2013-03-12 00:24:10

Pubs carry the life blood of Irish life, maintaing a wonderful tradition in this age of why meet when you can tweet?


Trip Advisor: Ask hotels for half-day rates

2013-03-10 00:22:18

How to book a hotel for a few hours without it appearing like it's for a quickie


Dine: Girlfriends savor Philadelphia trip

Dine: Girlfriends savor Philadelphia trip

2013-03-10 00:14:30

Outspoken flavors dominate what's becoming a dining mecca in the City of Brotherly Love.


Southwest Airlines adds nonstop from Pittsburgh to Nashville

2013-03-05 00:37:37

More local nonstop routes by Southwest could be on the way, according to Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.


The recline and fall of civility

The recline and fall of civility

2013-03-03 00:18:26

Decline to recline seats on airline flights, and all travelers could be more comfortable.


Eating the Apple: You have to try these New York dining destinations

Eating the Apple: You have to try these New York dining destinations

2013-02-24 00:30:45

Spartan single-concepts or inexpensive ethnic places compete with fine dining. New Yorkers want authentic cuisine (at a decent price).


The Next Page: Aboard the US Brig Niagara, armchair sailor no more

The Next Page: Aboard the US Brig Niagara, armchair sailor no more

2013-02-24 00:22:56

In retirement, Edd Hale is sailing the Great Lakes in the style of Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry, who helped win the War of 1812.


Trip Advisor: Using laptops in restaurants requires courtesy, common sense

2013-02-24 00:04:25

Q: What is the etiquette for using a laptop while dining alone in a restaurant?


Budget cuts could prompt air traffic delays, feds say

2013-02-22 00:13:46

Airlines and airports across the country are preparing for across-the-board federal budget cuts due to hit next week.


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