Travel Man -- Take a longer cruise, with plenty of time ashore
How do you know what cruise is right for you? Ask someone who knows, and you've asked the right person. Not every cruise will suit everyone. There are a host of decisions you have to make to start with: Where do you want to go? And when? How much can you afford to spend? Bring the kids or not? These... (Monday, September 28, 2009)

Sonoran siesta
Last week we took you to Florida on a women's getaway to Amelia Island, this week we're heading to Scottsdale, Ariz., for a few rounds of golf. Scottsdale's climate in the Sonoran Desert has mild winters and very hot summers. Scottsdale has evolved into a premiere shopping destination in the... (Saturday, October 3, 2009)

The epic of EGYPT
Egypt has a wealth of ancient monuments and temples that flourished from around 3000 B.C. and were ruled by 30 dynasties. Over the years, the Persians, Greeks, Romans, Crusaders, Arabs, Turks and even the French and British have passed through the country, leaving their marks. (Saturday, October 3, 2009)

On the Go -- North Platte offers sights for railroad fans
When most of us plan our travel by roadways, we study the road atlas to find the most intriguing route to our destination. Chuck and Mary Jo Masog start planning their next road adventure using Railroads of the Continental United States, a map that shows the U.S. rail lines. (Monday, October 5, 2009)

Tr--Volunteer vacations show you the world as you make it better
What are these so-called volunteer vacations all about? What do they cost? There are dozens -- even hundreds -- of these programs out there. Essentially, they are volunteer working vacations that offer aid to impoverished inhabitants in almost every part of the world, and they are extremely popular... (Monday, October 5, 2009)

Scotland -- Where physical and spiritual intertwine
The highlands and islands of Scotland are filled with sweet purple heather, thorny yellow gorse and highland cattle. On the Isle of Mull, sheep wander onto the one-track road, swooping below mist-covered, treeless mountains. And at the ferry town of Fionnphort (pronounced FIN-eh-fort), seals follow... (Saturday, October 10, 2009)

Travel Man -- Book early to lock in the best fares
When is it usually the best time to book a flight, cruise, hotel room or a tour if you want the best price? Should you book early or late, just before the trip? Generally, and that's the key word here, Travel Man suggests you book early -- as soon as you decide you want to go, even if the trip is... (Saturday, October 10, 2009)

Share your travel stories
We are looking for accounts of various travel experiences ranging from low-budget backpacking, climbing and camping trips to spending a week at a famous resort. We are particularly interested in hearing about your experiences at U.S. destinations. (Saturday, October 10, 2009)

Meet me in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Going to Milwaukee for a long weekend is as easy as one-two-three. I realized there was a theme of "three" developing as I awoke to another rosy peach sunrise over Lake Michigan. It was the third one I had witnessed from my hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 W. Kilbourn... (Saturday, October 10, 2009)

Tra--Looking for Lindbergh or Humphrey? It's numbers from now on
. Some first-time travelers also think the Lindbergh and Humphrey terminal names refer to two separate airports. All told, there will be 16 signs erected with the words "Terminal 1" and "Terminal 2" to replace the signs that say "Lindbergh" and "Humphrey." Twenty-eight other signs will list the... (Monday, October 5, 2009)

Minnesota's Amish offer a tour of times past
Swooping into Lanesboro on Minnesota Highway 16, I nearly rear-ended a black, horse-drawn buggy. Thankfully, a bright-orange triangle on the back alerted me to its presence. It was my first close encounter with Minnesota's Amish community. (Saturday, October 3, 2009)

Wall Drug still brings 'em in
WALL, S.D. -- Ted Hustead's family knows a thing or two about running a tourist attraction during tough economic times. Consider Wall Drug, on the north edge of South Dakota's Badlands. Hustead's grandparents, Ted and Dorothy Hustead, bought the store in this small town in 1931 -- during the Great... (Saturday, October 3, 2009)

Sheraton offers thousands free night stay
CHICAGO -- The owner of Sheraton hotels will offer thousands of guests a free night's stay in dozens of North American locations as part of a massive campaign that kicks off today to highlight the chain's $6 billion revitalization efforts. (Wednesday, September 30, 2009)

Travel Scene -- Cruise features historical Mediterranean sites
Post-Bulletin cruisers next fall will have the opportunity of traveling aboard the newest, most luxury-laden and environmentally friendly cruise ship in the world, in addition to logging stops at most of the noteworthy destinations in the Mediterranean. (Monday, September 28, 2009)