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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Alaska cruise: Do I still hate cruising? Let's go out for a beer - 5/21, 12:00 AM An Alaska cruise photo gallery - 5/21, 12:00 AM Alaska cruise: If sourdough country isn’t entertaining enough, here’s what’s onboard - 5/21, 12:00 AM Why is it so much nicer to fly foreign airlines?U.S. carriers have fallen behind their foreign competitors who offer better service, better food and better in-flight amenities. (Mon, 5/20) Into the American wild on guided adventures Getting away from it all in Arizona, Alaska and beyond on adventure tours. (Mon, 5/20) Alaska volcano's ash prompts flight cancellations An Alaska volcano eruption is prompting regional airlines to cancel flights to nearby communities, including a town that reported traces of fallen ash. (Mon, 5/20) In pursuit of Hawaii’s wily feral pigs Hawaii’s hospitable habitat has long been overrun by opportunistic outsiders, including feral pigs. So upon returning to Hawaii, a writer goes hunting. (Sun, 5/19) Columbia Hills State Park is a Gorge wonder ‘Gems of Our Washington State Parks’ series profiles a park with history, artifacts and eye-popping scenery in the Columbia River Gorge. (Sat, 5/18) Travel Wise / Watch out for snags in vacation packages Always check the fine print on travel packages — and comparison-shop. (Sat, 5/18) Finding the quiet side of Thailand’s party island The monthly full-moon party on Ko Phangan draws tens of thousands of tourists, but there’s much more to the Thai island than hard partying — and a new airport may bring far-reaching change. (Sat, 5/18)
(Sat, 5/18) Readers' picks: Best Washington state parks (Sat, 5/18) Retirement plan: Travel the world on $65 a day A Washington retiree sells her house and hits the road full-time, hoping to “see the whole world before I die.” (Fri, 5/17) Coming up: events across the region A long-range calendar of festivals and fun beyond Seattle (Fri, 5/17) Airlines can use in-flight Wi-Fi to sell to a captive audience Flight attendants may need to add high-tech duties to their jobs. (Thu, 5/16) Exploring New Mexico, from native pueblos to Georgia O’Keeffe A scenic driving route around New Mexico. (Thu, 5/16) No roller bag? Then board earlier on American Airlines Passengers with just a personal item - no rolling suitcase - now can board the plane before most others. (Thu, 5/16) Reader's Lens Head for the water in Kirkland Seattle Times reader Xing Du’s close-up look at a little duck by Kirkland’s Juanita Bay. (Wed, 5/15) Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more A detailed, categorized calendar of events all over Seattle and Western Washington, May 17-23, 2013. (Wed, 5/15) Road-building company destroys major Mayan pyramid in Belize Destruction at Nohmul complex in northern Belize is condemned by government which promises “vigorous” investigation. (Wed, 5/15) Weekend Highlight Scandinavian pride Syttende Mai, May 17, Seattle; and Poulsbo Viking Fest, May 17-19. (Wed, 5/15) The case of the airport stripper: Portland man in court Oregon man who got naked at Portland International Airport to protest TSA airport screening is in court fighting a federal fine. (Wed, 5/15) Airlines' on-time rating falls below 80 percent The government says that fewer flights arrived on time and more were canceled in March than a year ago, but fewer passengers lodged formal complaints against the airlines. (Wed, 5/15) Airlines collected record baggage fees in 2012 U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers last year - the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago. (Tue, 5/14) Rick Steves' Europe Budget tips for 20-somethings (and frugal travelers of any age) Rick Steves gives the lowdown on cheap flights and cheap sleeps in Europe. (Tue, 5/14) Travel Troubleshooter A summer of higher airline fees coming our way Airlines are boosting ticket-change fees and adding new fees. What can passengers do? Not much, writes columnist Christopher Elliott, except take a train or drive instead. (Tue, 5/14)
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