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I had wanted to drive the Mojave Road for years but was intimidated by the obstacles and the prospect of getting lost in one of the remotest spots in California. Last spring I was ready.
Amazon’s and Airbnb’s new virtual reality services are cheap, fun, allow you to dream — and plan — where you’ll go when travel becomes safer.
It’s 2021 -- finally! Where can you go and what can you do?
Our travel writer sees a big challenge ahead for travelers and their hosts.
This week’s storm dumped up to 2 feet of snow on some slopes.
Outdoor adventures in Pismo Beach, along San Diego’s waterfront and at a historic Pasadena hotel may be possible in the new year.
The L.A. Zoo and campgrounds are closed, playgrounds open.
Industry experts predict hundreds of thousands of Southern Californians will travel by air, and millions more by road, in the year-end holiday period.
Descanso Gardens was taken aback by the outpouring of hope for the new year at its seasonal Wishing Tree.
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Ancient sea creatures are turning up on O.C. beaches. Plus where to find California’s Christmas berry and walks in a Malibu park and on a Pasadena picture bridge.
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Whether you’re looking for your next weekend trip in the West or want to venture virtually to destinations around the globe from your couch, you can count on our Escapes newsletter to be your travel buddy.
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I had wanted to drive the Mojave Road for years but was intimidated by the obstacles and the prospect of getting lost in one of the remotest spots in California. Last spring I was ready.
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It’s 2021 -- finally! Where can you go and what can you do?
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The L.A. Zoo and campgrounds are closed, playgrounds open.
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Amazon’s and Airbnb’s new virtual reality services are cheap, fun, allow you to dream — and plan — where you’ll go when travel becomes safer.
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This new phase in the pandemic means new rules for hotels and other travel providers.
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U.S. to require negative coronavirus test for air travelers from the United Kingdom.
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Although San Francisco and Santa Clara counties have some of the strictest travel orders in the nation, they’re not being enforced or widely publicized.
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These virtual expeditions will take you to four cold-weather destinations, from the South Pole to southwestern Indiana.
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The COVID-19 pandemic that has battered Indian cities threatens the livelihood of the white-capped workers.
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Airbnb is cracking down on party houses and large gatherings as COVID-19 rates rise. Some would-be holiday travelers aren’t happy about it.
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Where can you go and what can you do?
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The Grand Princess cruise ship floated off the California coast for days while officials wrestled with the emerging coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what it was like on board.
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A meditation garden, a horseback excursion through Topanga and a simulated wildflower exhibition can help soothe jangled nerves.
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Forage for edible seaweed on a tour that includes a ramen lunch made with the day’s harvest.
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One takes you north to June Lake. Another reveals treasures hiding in plain sight in Los Angeles. A third brings you on a colorful desert sculpture tour.
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And on the 12-mile boat ride from Oxnard, you might see dolphins
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You won’t find flannel-lined sleeping bags at these seven spots, which feature king-size beds, luxury linens and private decks or patios.
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In 10 miles, Harbor Drive delivers vintage ships, seafood, a ballpark and an aircraft carrier
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I moved to L.A. but went back to where I was born for the holidays this year — Christmas City. I did as many festive activities as possible.
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Getting vaccinated might be the key to reclaiming our freedom and lifting our spirits by letting us do what we love, which is travel.
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Take a safari in South Africa, explore Mars and check out the sinks of New York on these virtual tours.
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A new ruling by the U.S. Department of Transportation will strip many emotional support animals of their service animal designation.
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The Pismo Preserve rises more than 900 feet above the Pacific with 360-degree views and nearly a dozen miles of trails.
