Tagged: monterey

Miami Zika Warning, Nashville Airport Revamp, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Today's top travel stories are all about the United States. We begin with a first in U.S. history . . . * CDC ISSUES UNPRECEDENTED TRAVEL WARNING FOR MIAMI (Condé Nast Traveler). For…

New Dalí Museum Opens in California

A new museum showcasing the work of Spanish surrealist Salvador Dalí has opened in Monterey, California.Housed in the building previously known as the Museum of Monterey, the…

State Parks on Big Sur Coast Closed Due to Wildfire

Due to a huge wildfire that has already destroyed more than 19,000 acres in California, a number of iconic state parks along the Big Sur coast have been closed until further…

The Sometimes Hokey, But Still Potent, Charms of Monterey, California

The towns along the California coastline are somewhat like that line-up of starlets that was featured in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s “That’s Entertainment” movies. Each one is…

The Able Traveler: Factory Tours for Everyone

In these days of rising prices and shrinking budgets, factory tours are still are a great travel value. Besides being easy on the wallet, they're also very educational. As an added…

Say Hi to Summer! Top Resorts Woo Families for Memorial Day

Forget June 21st. For most of us, the long Memorial Day weekend is the real kick-off to summer. And while higher gas prices may make you want to stay closer to home this year, top…

3 Ways to Spend a Night at a Frank Lloyd Wright Home

There are plenty of opportunities in our country to visit mansions, homes, and other historically preserved gems that are key examples of American architecture and design. But it's a…