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Easing the stress of traveling with elderly parents

Caring for an aging parent can be stressful. And one thing that could help — a long-needed vacation…

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Mayan glory days echo at Xunantunich ruins

XUNANTUNICH, Belize — It’s not as famous as Mexico’s Chichen Itza. It’s not as tall as Guatemala’s Tikal.…

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Soccer spectacle … only in Cascadia

Until a few years ago, the possibility that there could be soccer-related frenzy anywhere north of Mexico in…

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Hooray for Hollywood: icons beyond the Walk

As a resident of Los Angeles, I’m always surprised to hear people speaking poorly of the Hollywood experience,…

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Washington’s hiking hot spots

SEATTLE — Wildflowers are blooming. Mountain trails are thawing. For many folks in the Northwest, May — especially…

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New dining, lodging in Portland

PORTLAND — It’s Rose Festival time in Oregon’s largest city. And what better time to talk about the…

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Picture-perfect vacation tips

Smile: It’s a family photo. Here are ideas for adding photographic interest to your vacation. People pictures. Including…

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5 grand family getaways

Make yours a grand and glorious family getaway. Here are five ideas to consider. 1. The Grand Canyon.…

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The latest in viewing from above: Chicago’s ‘Tilt’ goes over the edge

CHICAGO — Step into the new Tilt! attraction on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center and…

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Cross-country road trip from Bend

The second half of my 4,500-mile, cross-country drive with photographer Barb Gonzalez was markedly different from the first…

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