Texarkana Gazette

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Burned but not forgotten | In wake of Kincade fire, Sonoma wine country lifestyle very much intact The late fall day is cool and foggy with light rain falling, weather seemingly more suited for San Francisco than the usually sunny Healdsburg, in good traffic maybe an hour's drive north of the Bay Area. Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 2:41am

Remember these 3 tips before buying plane tickets If you sometimes feel as though the world is conspiring against you and your flight plans, wonder no more. It is — but for different reasons, although all fall under the banner of the "state of the world." Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 2:38am

GEOQUIZ GEOQUIZ for Jan. 23, 2020 Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 2:35am

NEWS IN BRIEF U.S. diplomats on Monday oversaw the signing of an agreement between Serbia and Kosovo on the resumption of commercial flights intended to help improve economic ties between the Balkan nations. by Associated Press Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 2:33am

FAMILY TRAVEL 5: Visit these piers for fun and sun Whether you're seeking sun and a sea breeze or a Ferris wheel and Midway games, put a historic pier at the center of your family travel plan. Here are five to consider: by FamilyTravel.com Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 2:33am

Beauty and the bistro | With cues from a famed French critic, testing Lyon's culinary eclat Mention Lyon, France's third-largest city, and Francophile food fans perk up. Thanks in part to its location at the heart of France's agricultural larder, Lyon has always enjoyed a glowing reputation as a gastronomic hub. But things heated up in 1935 with the release of a guidebook titled "Lyon, Capitale Mondiale de la Gastronomie," penned by esteemed food critic Curnonsky with writer Marcel-Etienne Grancher. As famous for his poetic culinary musings as for his colossal appetite, Curnonsky (alias the Prince of Gastronomes) was one of the first writers to espouse the concept of culinary tourism. by The Washington Post Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 2:30am

Traveling with a disability: How I've explored 13 countries in a wheelchair A Vietnamese security guard shook his head as I approached the entrance to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on my blue mobility scooter. I knew what was coming next. by The Washington Post Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 2:26am

Chinese travel woes squeeze thai economy Thailand's economy faces a new hurdle: A virus in China that threatens to squeeze its key tourism industry during a peak travel period. Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 2:21am

Kitten Caboodle Lion mother Kiara grooms one of her three white lion cubs in their enclosure Jan. 15 at the zoo in Magdeburg, Germany. by Associated Press Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 2:20am

Mourning the remake and price hike at a favorite hotel My family returns to Santa Monica, Calif., almost annually. But since we moved from there 15 years ago, the place has gone posh. A Blockbuster we frequented is now a spa and the UPS store has turned into a place devoted to pearl jewelry. Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 2:16am

Eagles, visitors expected to flock to area state park Nature lovers will have several opportunities to see bald eagles in the wild this winter at Beavers Bend State Park. Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 6:13am

'Looks like a movie!' | Tombstone allows visitors to travel back to the Old West "Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!" by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:29am

Here are five free days at national parks in 2020 One of the terrific things about the National Park Service - aside from its incredible duty to serve as the caretaker of America's greatest outdoor spaces - is the annual designation of five days during the course of the year that are free to the public. by TravelPulse Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:24am

GEOQUIZ GEOQUIZ for Jan, 16, 2020 Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:22am

Singapore and Switzerland are islands in storm We live in unsettled times. Angry mobs are striking and marching in France. Paris is nearly paralyzed. Protest is pandemic around the world: in Poland they march against a creeping autocracy, in Hong Kong they oppose mainland China's heavy hand, in India they inveigh against a new citizenship law, and in Lebanon, a country so divided by sect and religion that people never agree on anything, they gather in public as one to rail against widespread corruption. Similar protests are taking place, in no particular disorder, in Iran, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Spain and Ecuador, and, from time to time, in the United States and the United Kingdom. Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:20am

Contemplating growth of spiritual tourism at Santa Fe resort Before flying to my Santa Fe, N.M., resort, I received a list of at least 20 activities available during my stay. Yoga Nidra. Zen Qi Flow. Sound Healing Journey. Meditation in Motion. Temazcal Sweat Lodge. Petroglyph Art Hike. Awakening the Elements Within. Chicken Chats. Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:10am

In the cruise world, this isn't winter; it's wave season Most people in the Northern Hemisphere call the three-month period between January and March "winter." But in the cruise world, it's "wave season," a time of year when sales sweep the cruise lines as they try to encourage early bookings on sailings throughout the year and beyond. by NYTimes News Service Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 11:58pm

Delta sparks airline rally after travel boom bolsters financial results Delta Air Lines Inc. pushed industry shares higher after reporting surprisingly strong fourth-quarter results spurred by robust domestic demand. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 11:53pm

Google Travel can make you a smarter planner The people who brought you the world's biggest search engine are also working to make your travel planning more efficient. On Wednesday, Google rolled out new features for Google Travel that can help you find the best timing for your trips, determine where you should stay and figure out how much it's really going to cost. by The Washington Post Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 11:38pm

Ransomware attack on Travelex has alarming implications As ransomware attacks go, the cyber intrusion at Travelex that emerged on New Year's Eve could have lasting consequences - and ones that shouldn't be just a worry to the currency dealer. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 11:33pm