http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:44:51 -0700 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:45:39 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Toncontin-Airport-closed-until-further-notice-after-deadly-clash-in-Tegucigalpa?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Supporters of ousted Honduras President Manuel Zelaya face off against a line of Honduran army soldiers outside the Toncontin International Airport in Tegucigalpa.  The airport remains closed and flights into Tegucigalpa have been canceled.AP ... Travel News Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:45:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Toncontin-Airport-closed-until-further-notice-after-deadly-clash-in-Tegucigalpa?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d5-Protests-in-Honduras-causes-closures-and-cancellations-at-Toncontin-Airport?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Supporters of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya protest outside the Tegucigalpa International Airport on July 5th.  The demonstrations have caused Delta and American Airlines to cancel flights between the U.S and the Honduran capital.&nbs... Travel News Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:28:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d5-Protests-in-Honduras-causes-closures-and-cancellations-at-Toncontin-Airport?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Travel-alert-issued-for-Honduras-request-US-citizens-remain-indoors?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Opponents of ousted President Manuel Zelaya protest outside the presidential residence in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.  The U.S has now issued a travel alert requesting American citizens defer all travel to Honduras until the political situation calm... Travel News Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:02:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Travel-alert-issued-for-Honduras-request-US-citizens-remain-indoors?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Sears-Tower-Skydeck-opens-in-Chicacgo-offering-breathtaking-views-of-the-city-below?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Anna Kane, 5, looks down from "The Ledge," the new glass balconies atop the Sears Tower in Chicago.  On July 2, the newest addition to the Skydeck will provide guests with views straight down to the city streets below.  AP Photo/... Travel News The Great American Road Trip Chicago Attractions Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:48:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Sears-Tower-Skydeck-opens-in-Chicacgo-offering-breathtaking-views-of-the-city-below?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Continental-and-American-Airlines-offer-rebooking-and-fee-waivers-to-Honduras?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Students waive flags during a protest in support of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya in Havana.  The unrest following the removal of President Zelaya has prompted airlines to issue waivers for passengers with planned air travel into the ... Travel News Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:44:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Continental-and-American-Airlines-offer-rebooking-and-fee-waivers-to-Honduras?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d29-US-Embassy-requests-citizens-restrict-travel-to-Honduras-during-political-coup?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner A soldier stands guard outside the presidential place of residence in Tegucigalpa, Honduras following a military coup that removed President Manuel Zelaya from power.AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo Political unrest in Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Hondu... Travel News Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:11:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d29-US-Embassy-requests-citizens-restrict-travel-to-Honduras-during-political-coup?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Michael-Jacksons-costumes-displayed-in-musuem-exhibits-nationwide-to-honor-music-legend?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner A memorial to the late Michael Jackson forms outside Hitsville U.S.A Motown Museum in Detroit which houses permanent memorabilia from The Jackson 5, as well as other Motown icons.  AP Photo/The Detroit News, John T. Greilick In tribute to the &... Travel News California Pacific Northwest The Great American Road Trip Summer Travel Museums Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:55:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Michael-Jacksons-costumes-displayed-in-musuem-exhibits-nationwide-to-honor-music-legend?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Over-200-California-state-parks-slated-to-close-with-budget-contrainsts?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Pfeiffer State Park and Andrew Molera State Park along Big Sur, seen here, are just two of over 200 California parks affected by budget cuts.  An annual State Park Access Pass fee program may save California state parks from closure.  Phot... Travel News California Summer Travel Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:20:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Over-200-California-state-parks-slated-to-close-with-budget-contrainsts?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Celebrate-the-Fourth-of-July-with-nationwide-festivals-at-Americas-National-Parks?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner The annual fireworks display and Fourth of July celebration at Mount Rushmore National Monument draw thousands of people each year.  Avoid the crowds at one of the other National Historic Sites hosting special events this Independence Day.&nbsp... Southern U.S New England Hawaii Off the Beaten Path Northeast New York Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:42:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Celebrate-the-Fourth-of-July-with-nationwide-festivals-at-Americas-National-Parks?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Free-weekends-at-more-than-100-National-Parks-this-summer?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Arches National Park, seen here, is one of over 100 National Parks that will waive entrance fees and be free to the public for three weekends this summmer.  Photo: Stephanie Jolly Summertime travel to the nation's best destinations, the Nationa... Travel News California Hot Deals Southern U.S Pacific Northwest New England Hawaii Washington D.C Off the Beaten Path Southwest Northeast The Great American Road Trip New York Summer Travel Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:58:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Free-weekends-at-more-than-100-National-Parks-this-summer?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Five-best-off-the-beaten-path-destinations-for-enjoying-a-sunny-day-in-Seattle--2-of-2?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner The 'Center of the Universe', in Fremont is one of many unique works of art viewable by the public.  Photo: Katie Claypool, Flickr CC Here's the continuation of Seattle's best off the beaten path destinations to enjoy in good weather.  Adm... Pacific Northwest Off the Beaten Path Summer Travel Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:28:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Five-best-off-the-beaten-path-destinations-for-enjoying-a-sunny-day-in-Seattle--2-of-2?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Twilight-cruise-to-Alaska-schelduled-for-2010?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Boat harbor in Sitka, Alaska, a port of call in the 2010 Twilight Fan Cruise.  Photo: Brian AdamsFirst the tourism industry in Forks, WA exploded with the popularity of the Stephanie Meyer's Twilight book series, then tours cropped up taking hu... Travel News Summer Travel Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:08:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Twilight-cruise-to-Alaska-schelduled-for-2010?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Five-best-off-the-beaten-path-destinations-for-enjoying-a-sunny-day-in-Seattle--1-of-2?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Kayaking under the 520 overpass, one of many off the beaten path activities available in Seattle without leaving the city liimits.  Photo: Stephanie Jolly When sunny, summer days are forecast for Seattle, there's absolutly no reason to want to ... Pacific Northwest Off the Beaten Path Summer Travel Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:08:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Five-best-off-the-beaten-path-destinations-for-enjoying-a-sunny-day-in-Seattle--1-of-2?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Pike-Place-Market-Street-Festival-this-weekend-downtown-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Rachel, the Pike Place Market Mascot, also serves as a working piggy-bank who raises money for the Market Foundation, sponsor of the Pike Place Market Street Festival taking place May 30-31 downtown Seattle.  Photo: Stephanie Jolly Not that yo... Spring Festivals Pacific Northwest Fri, 29 May 2009 16:06:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Pike-Place-Market-Street-Festival-this-weekend-downtown-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Americas-top-ten-beaches-for-2009?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner A trail of footprints in the sand along the shores of Hanalei Bay, on the north shore of Kauai.  Hanalei bay was awarded America's Best Beach of 2009, topping a list of America's Top Ten Beaches produced by coastal researcher Stephen P. Leath... Travel News Southern U.S New England Hawaii Northeast New York Tue, 26 May 2009 09:27:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Americas-top-ten-beaches-for-2009?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Memorial-Day-services-and-rememberances-around-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Memorial Day services, observances and remeberances honor the fallen soldiers who lives were taken while defending the nation.  Photo: Stephanie Jolly Here's a list of a few local memorials and observances happening around the Seattle area in h... Travel News Pacific Northwest Sun, 24 May 2009 09:59:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Memorial-Day-services-and-rememberances-around-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Last-minute-Memorial-Day-weekend-getaways-around-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Get out and enjoy the weather of Memorial Day weekend, like these boaters on the Puget Sound, with these last minute getaway ideas.  Photo: Stephanie Jolly A sunny Memorial Day weekend expected in Seattle means plenty of outdoor events and dest... Fri, 22 May 2009 17:31:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Last-minute-Memorial-Day-weekend-getaways-around-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Driving-the-Cascade-Loop?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner The Cascade Loop Scenic Highway, seen in the upper left, routes through over 400 miles of Washington scenery, including Gorge Lake in the North Cascade National Park Services Complex. Photo: Stephanie Jolly One of the most spectacular drives in Nort... Pacific Northwest Off the Beaten Path The Great American Road Trip Scenic Drives Thu, 21 May 2009 17:39:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Driving-the-Cascade-Loop?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Do-you-suffer-from-Guilty-Vacation-Syndrome?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Do you suffer from Guilty Vacation Syndrome?  Even if you can't get out of town, spending an afternoon relaxing at a local park, like these visitors in downtown Seattle's Victor Steinbrueck Park, can refresh and recharge you for the work week a... Travel News Wed, 20 May 2009 08:32:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Do-you-suffer-from-Guilty-Vacation-Syndrome?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Lake-Chelan-wine-region-approved-to-become-the-newest-AVA-in-Washington-State?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner Vineyard at Tunnel Hill Winery, one of thirteen Lake Chalen wineries in the new American Viticultural Area.  Photo: Stephanie Jolly Vinophiles throughout the state can rejoice that one more American Viticultural Area, or AVA, has been added... Travel News Pacific Northwest Off the Beaten Path Tue, 19 May 2009 09:57:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5218-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Lake-Chelan-wine-region-approved-to-become-the-newest-AVA-in-Washington-State?cid=exrss-Seattle-North-American-Travel-Examiner