Top End with a twist (Escape.com.au)
THIS is my wife's favourite place on earth, he says loudly. American, from New Mexico, it transpires. Her passion is to travel to remote places and it doesn't get much remoter than this.
Anthony C. LoBaido: Wiping Away Our Daughters' Tears (Sierra Times)
This is what becomes of empire building.
Active vacations, all-in-one trips can help you out of a travel rut (Omaha World-Herald)
Rut: We always just sit on the beach. Habit-breaker: Try an active vacation. During a Boulder Outdoor Survival School trip, you're put in the wilds of southern Utah with little more than a knife and a blanket (www.boss-inc.com, 800-335-7404). Food? Water? You're on your own.
Vacation makeover (Omaha World-Herald)
Everybody needs a vacation. But is it really a break if you go to the same place year after year? Sometimes - if it's a tradition that brings a true respite. If your getaway selection has become more obligation than joy, it's time to break the habit. Here's advice for getting out of your travel rut.
Marine biologyWhale fall (Nature)
The fatty bones of dead whales providerich pickings for creatures on the sea floor. Amanda Haag meets the scientists who go to extreme and unpleasant lengths to study the unique ecosystems on these corpses.
Bridal Guide: Tips on how to avoid costly mistakes on the big day (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
He's popped the question. You've said yes. Within weeks, you've set a wedding date and booked the hall. But no matter how organized you try to be, chances are you'll overlook some detail or make a mistake when planning for the big day.
Travel: Ocean's 18 (GolfDigest.com)
Looking for a great golf trip that's a little out of the ordinary? Being stuck on a boat for a week runs counter to a golfer's instincts. First, there's that whole surrounded-by-water thing.
Timeshare sellers' pecking order: Tourists are easy prey (San Francisco Chronicle)
The first hawk we spotted in Mexico was circling near the Los Cabos runway as we waited to deplane. The second hawk spotted us just a few minutes later, as we cleared customs. Unfortunately, we didn't recognize the voracious raptor until it was too late to escape its talons.
Featured Column: (jambands.com)
Sit Right Back and You'll Hear a Tale... If there's one advantage to Phish's breakup, it's that I can try a few new things. New Year's Eve has a lot of tradition for me. Every year - hiatus excepted of course - I fly out to wherever Phish is playing and go see them.
TRAVELERS' CHECKS Jeanne Cooper (San Francisco Chronicle)
Head east for black history This month sees events around the country in celebration of Black History Month, but exploring America's African heritage can be done all year. Hilton Head, S.C., is commem...
