The American Queen docked in Vacherie, Louisiana. (Marjie Lambert, Miami Herald, MCT)
Rollin' on the river: American Queen steamboat brings river cruising back to the mighty Mississippi
The hour is 11:30 on this Saturday night aboard the American Queen, somewhere south of Natchez, Miss. The dance floor in the Grand Saloon is deserted, and a lone man sits in the 24-hour Front Porch lounge, reading a paperback novel. The... More...
Guests at Legoland's new water park attempt to break a world record by throwing hundreds of beach balls into the air simultaneously during a preview of the park in Winter Haven, Fla. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel)
Legoland Florida's new water park ready for wetness
Legoland Florida previewed its new water park for more than 1,300 guests Thursday. More...
In this August 27, 1999 file photograph, surfers stand on Folly Beach at the Washout waiting to head into the water to enjoy the waves. (Jeff Siner, Charlotte Observer, MCT)
South Carolina's Folly Beach offers low-pressure, Lowcountry fun
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Charleston may have a reputation for expensive (and often starched) elegance, but there are options for vacationers who want to kick back at a low-pressure Lowcountry beach. Welcome to Folly Beach. More...
10 best iconic modern house tours in North America
Anyone with a pile of money can build a big pile of a house, and back in the day, that's what you did. (See, for instance, "Downton Abbey.") But during the 20th century, a group of architects staged a controversial revolt. Why, they asked,... More...
Ask Airfarewatchdog.com: In addition to buying insurance, arrive at cruise port early
Q: Two college roommates and I booked a cruise through Celebrity Cruise Lines. We did everything as suggested — booked through a travel agency, had Celebrity book the airfare and took out insurance. When we arrived in Charlotte for... More...
The Keller family of Washington, D.C., explores the mangrove creeks at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo, Florida. (Cammy Clark, Miami Herald, MCT)
Florida Keys: Pedal and paddle trips growing in popularity
ISLAMORADA, Fla. — Mark Terrill led a couple on bicycles down a narrow road lined by perfectly manicured trees, flowers and shrubs. At the end was the crystalline white sand beach of The Moorings Village, a luxurious 18-acre resort... More...
Concept art for the new Transformers ride at Universal Studios Hollywood shows Bumblebee in action surrounded by military planes, tanks and helicopters. (Universal Studios)
New Transformers ride at Universal puts you in the movies' world
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — The 10-foot-tall, red-blue-and-silver Transformer Optimus Prime stomps his way through the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park — sending adults and kids scrambling. More...
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Deal Watch: Bayfront Inn 5th Ave in Naples, Fla. offering Memorial Weekend deal from $395
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The Bayfront Inn 5th Ave in Naples is offering Memorial Day weekend packages from $395. More...
