Texarkana Gazette

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Getting out of the house | San Diego staycation gets writer back to a happy place On our recent vacation, my husband and I visited the Australian outback and an Asian rain forest. We ogled otherworldly leafy seadragons, stumbled upon a majestic bald eagle and luxuriated in the hypnotic calm of a Pacific Ocean kelp forest. There was also time to visit a serene island paradise. Twice. by The San Diego Union-Tribune Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 6:06pm

Fall Road Trips | Ten tips for planning the perfect car-based getaway This year may come to be remembered as the moment the great American road trip made its comeback. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are turning to car-based trips to avoid planes during a time when air travel feels riskier. by Orlando Sentinel Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 6:03pm

Hawaii reopens for tourism amid more masks, fewer leis The Hawaiian Islands reopened to tourism Thursday, an occasion that featured ubiquitous face masks, very few leis and thousands of arriving passengers, most of whom had passed preflight coronavirus tests in order to avoid quarantine requirements. Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 6:01pm

Some help may be on the way regarding cruise refunds Seasoned travelers know that if they have a problem with an airline, they can file a complaint with the Department of Transportation. Have an issue with deceptive hotel pricing, resort fees or timeshares? The Federal Trade Commission is the place to explain your problem. Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 5:51pm

Artist hikes length of Vermont, painting along the way After hiking more than 200 miles on the country's oldest long-distance trail, Rob Mullen had just 3 miles to go in the rain to meet up with his wife and father for a break. by Associated Press Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 5:44pm

CDC issues 'strong recommendation' for wearing masks on airplanes, trains The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a "strong recommendation" for mask-wearing by both passengers and operators on planes, trains, buses and taxis to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 5:42pm

Hard hit by virus, airlines push for tests over quarantines What will it take to get people flying again? International air traffic is down 92% this year as travelers worry about catching COVID-19 and government travel bans and quarantine rules make planning difficult. One thing airlines believe could help is to have rapid virus tests of all passengers before departure. by Associated Press Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 5:23pm

Home is where the bark is | In Vermont, Dog Mountain provides a haven for canines and the humans who love them When people meet Hamilton and ask something uncouth like how long beagles live, my pat reply is, "Forever." by The Washington Post Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 5:54pm

For newbie driver, RV was classroom, subject matter I cleared my throat and made an announcement to my passengers: "I am not going to take any left turns during this entire trip. by The Washington Post Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 5:47pm

D.C. museum sites reopen with limits Things might seem awry in Washington, D.C., but many of the city's landmarks are returning to what resembles normal these days. Places such as the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials as well as parks in the Capitol Hill area are open. Many Smithsonian museums have reopened with extra cleaning protocols and face coverings/social distancing rules in place; others, such as the private Phillips Collection, are closed but encourage virtual visits. Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 5:44pm

Poll tracks boomers' COVID travel habits Hesitation is permeating the travel landscape for travelers 55 and older, according to the Baby Boomer Post COVID-19 Travel Survey, which was produced by life insurance specialist Coventry Direct. by TravelPulse Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 5:40pm

GEOQUIZ Where would you travel to visit Haida Gwaii? Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 5:39pm

FAMILY TRAVEL 5: New rules of the road for your packing list If you and your family plan to travel soon, you may want to review your traditional packing list. Whether you will venture by car, plane or train the rules of the road have changed. Here are five ideas to consider. by FamilyTravel.com Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 5:36pm

Judge: New York's ejection from trusted traveler program was illegal The Department of Homeland Security illegally ejected more than 800,000 New Yorkers from the trusted traveler security programs that let vetted travelers avoid long security lines at airports, and any lingering effects after the programs were restored must be eliminated, a judge said Tuesday. by Associated Press Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 5:02pm

Peru reopens Machu Picchu for tourist from Japan who waited for 7 months When Peru closed Machu Picchu in mid-March, Jesse Katayama, 26, was on the brink of achieving a longtime dream. The Japanese boxing instructor had traveled halfway around the world to visit the ancient ruins. by The Washington Post Published Oct. 14 2020 @ 4:59pm