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Island isolation | Cherry blossoms and empty stores in virus-hit Japan Cherry blossoms are in season and the ancient Japanese capital of Nara, with its majestic Todaiji "Big Buddha" temple and its herds of deer, would normally be packed. by Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:07am

VIRUS DIARY | The world seemed small and accessible. That's all in the past For the first time in years, we've put our suitcases away. Flights have been canceled. The shared Google calendar where we tracked each other's travel schedules is empty for the foreseeable future. by Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:06am

GEOQUIZ GEOQUIZ for April 2, 2020 Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:02am

Want better travel photos? Try these 10 tips How to keep travel memories alive? Here are 10 tips to incorporate into your travel routine before you head out the next time. Some are as easy as planning a meet-up with locals who know the lay of the land; others are about collecting information you can use when you return home. Here are 10 ways to enhance your photo memories. Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:01am

Calls mount to close Grand Canyon after resident gets virus Calls mounted Tuesday for the federal government to close Grand Canyon National Park after the popular tourist destination saw its first case of the coronavirus in a hospitality worker. by Associated Press Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 11:56pm

Closed attractions find ways to reach out and teach If you can't go to the alligators, then Gatorland will bring the alligators to you. No, the longtime Orlando attraction is not ramping up a reptile-delivery service. It is introducing two daily productions streamed to stay-at-home folks created by the coronavirus pandemic. Temporarily closed attractions are using internet and social-media platforms to entertain and educate. by Orlando Sentinel Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 11:54pm

Escape to Catalina? No, it's closed If you think Catalina Island - 22 miles from the mainland, barely 4,000 residents - might be a good place to ride out the pandemic, think again. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 11:53pm

For shut-in pilgrims, the world's holiest sites are a click away For nearly two years, Eilat Lieber, director and chief curator of the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem's Old City, has been excited for this April, when Passover, Easter and Ramadan - touchstone holidays of three major religions - would collide for the first time in nearly two decades. by NYTimes News Service Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 11:52pm

GEOQUIZ GEOQUIZ for March 26, 2020 Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 10:35pm

Breath of fresh air | Outdoor recreation can be respite from coronavirus fears The sun is shining in Central Florida, but many have been hunkering down to work from home and care for their families inside their homes. Despite the spread of coronavirus, it's still possible to find peace outdoors. by Orlando Sentinel Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 10:29pm

Love of travel in the time of coronavirus: Why I kept going "Don't you ever stay home?" by TravelPulse Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 10:24pm

FAMILY TRAVEL 5: Be an armchair globetrotter For now, we can be armchair travelers. We can dream, imagine and plan. Here are five places where beautiful scenery, wide open spaces and compelling adventures await. by FamilyTravel.com Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 10:23pm

Coronavirus shakes Las Vegas casinos like never before Before the clock struck midnight, armed security guards at casinos across the Las Vegas strip finished collecting chips from baccarat tables. Slot machine screens turned black and bartenders removed bottles of wine and liquor from the shelves. Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 10:19pm

Empty streets, bored tourists: Puerto Rico amid virus curfew Sequoia Mack and her friend flew from Baltimore to Puerto Rico Sunday night hoping to hit some clubs and celebrate her 21st birthday. Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 10:15pm

As cruise ships sail on, crews fear infection A crew member on the Costa Luminosa knew something was wrong when an ambulance arrived on the pier in Puerto Rico March 8 and left with two passengers. Elderly passengers are routinely evacuated at port stops when they become ill. But in the middle of a global pandemic, this incident felt different. Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 10:12pm

Reflecting on the benefits of travel as the outbreak forces a pause For a budget traveler, it was the best of times and the worst of times. by NYTimes News Service Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 10:08pm

Fee waivers, virtual art shows and online cooking lessons With flights canceled around the world, and bars and restaurants shutting down as efforts to control coronavirus cases accelerate, some hotels, cultural institutions and car rental companies are extending a helping hand with efforts that range from community outreach to fee waivers. Others, including museums, are coming up with virtual offerings. by NYTimes News Service Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 9:31pm

The high life | Are the Ahwahnee, Inn at Death Valley worth the cost? Californians tend to hold these truths as self-evident: Half Dome is made of granite. Yosemite Falls is made of plummeting water. And the Ahwahnee, grande dame of Yosemite National Park since 1927, is the most luxurious and beloved national park lodging we have in the state. Published Mar. 18 2020 @ 9:21pm

GEOQUIZ GEOQUIZ for March 19, 2020 Published Mar. 18 2020 @ 9:17pm

Sling like Spidey at Disney park Some assembling is still required, but the Avengers are gathering in a big way at Disneyland. by Associated Press Published Mar. 18 2020 @ 9:15pm

FAMILY TRAVEL 5: Trip planning amid a crisis While most of us may not be traveling any time soon, that doesn't mean we can't plan for the future. While many schools are out and we're spending more time at home, consider creating a family travel bucket list for future use. by FamilyTravel.com Published Mar. 18 2020 @ 9:14pm

Hitting Paris' sweet spots with an award-winning pastry chef In Paris' posh St. Germain-de-Pres neighborhood, John Kraus set his shopping bags on a park bench and took a seat. Published Mar. 18 2020 @ 8:38pm

Virus may change how we shop, travel and work Every economic shock leaves a legacy. The deadly coronavirus will be no different. Published Mar. 18 2020 @ 8:33pm