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Born in Frankfurt, Germany, and raised in Birmingham, Alabama – where he currently resides – Ruben Studdard won the second season of “American Idol” when he was just 21 years old. Now 46, the Grammy-nominated recording artist – who’s also known for his critically-acclaimed portrayal of Fats Waller in the musical revue “Ain’t ...Read more

A hundred years ago, bigwigs from London to Moscow began flocking south to the French Riviera and the sun-drenched city of Nice. They came to socialize, gamble, and escape the dreary weather at home, and ended up creating Europe’s first tourist boom. Today, this classy resort town is a popular fun-in-the-sun destination that caters to everyone...Read more

About this time each year, I can’t wait to get out on a bluebird day and ski down a perfectly groomed trail. But it’s going to be a while. Multiple knee surgeries have kept me off the slopes for more than two years (no, it wasn’t a ski injury!) My physical therapist asked me what goals I have after my most recent surgery this past month, ...Read more

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan's top elected official, spent about one in every four days outside the state's borders over the first nine months of the year, according to data released by her office and an analysis by The Detroit News.

Multiple former state leaders said the rate of trips totaling at least eight weeks ...Read more

Born and raised in Oahu, Hualālai Chung has a pivotal role in the new animated film, “Moana 2.” “Moni is everyone's best friend [and] is the most fun-loving, whimsical, warm-hearted person you will ever meet,” the Hawaiian actor said. “He is completely infatuated with the stories and legends of the Pacific, always wanting to follow in...Read more

I'm standing on a tiny balcony overlooking the Times Square of all of Spain – Madrid's Puerta del Sol. Within a 10-minute walk I can visit one of the greatest palaces in Europe – Madrid’s Royal Palace, the ultimate town square – Plaza Mayor, or my favorite collection of paintings under any single roof in Europe – the Prado Museum.

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This is the season for California lawmakers to travel across the globe, some to lush beachside resorts with schmoozing lobbyists, at no cost of their own.

A hand-selected group of elected officials spent the last few weeks traveling — gratis — to Hawaii, Vietnam and Taiwan to discuss big-picture policy ideas.

But these trips continue to be...Read more

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Just like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Travel Tuesday promises some of the best travel deals of the year.

According to Skyscanner, the Travel deals day became a post-Thanksgiving tradition as consumers shifted toward experiential spending rather than material gifts. Skyscanner notes that most ...Read more

NEW YORK — Delta Air Lines is doubling down on its focus on premium travelers and courting customers who are willing to pay for extra services.

The growing wealth of high-income travelers is driving demand for more premium services, according to Delta.

The Atlanta-based airline during a media briefing Tuesday and during its annual Investor ...Read more

The holiday season is fast approaching. Many already have their tickets in hand, or are starting to look for flights. Many people who travel during the holidays are once or twice-a-year air travelers, typically less experienced with the system and airport security than frequent business travelers. This means they may not be as familiar with ...Read more

After Wonho completed his 18-month mandatory military duty in South Korea this past September, the pop star had intended on taking some time off before making his “comeback” – K-pop parlance for releasing new music. But when the opportunity came up to be a part of the iHeart Jingle Ball lineup – which includes a Dec. 9 concert at the ...Read more

I'll never forget literally “jumping ship” in Mykonos: enjoying a glass of ouzo in a tiny taverna while watching my mighty cruise ship sail away and taking with it the 3,000 tourists that had inundated that charming port just an hour before. It seemed the locals were satisfied that they’d made their money for the day, they’d pushed away ...Read more

Feeling overwhelmed?

We all are at this time of year when there Is so much to do and not enough time before the holidays.

Take a deep breath and get away – whether for a day, a weekend or longer – before the Grinch takes up permanent residence.

You don’t have to go over budget. Many families, especially with older and adult kids, ...Read more

Kim Suhyun’s bestselling book “I Decided to Live as Me” (Penguin Life) reminds readers about the importance of self-care and self-love. The Seoul-based writer said that reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations piqued reader interest. And she also credits BTS member, Jungkook, for spiking interest in her book after the pop star was spotted...Read more

London dazzles year-round, so consider visiting in winter, when the city dresses up to the nines and bursts with festivities. Despite the season's drearier weather and shorter days, London's museums, theaters, and pubs always offer a warm, cozy welcome. And come January, tourist crowds are at a minimum, and airfare and hotel rates are generally ...Read more

What a nightmare! Three times we boarded different JetBlue planes at JFK and then deplaned. Instead of being on the beach by mid- afternoon, we were still stuck in airport limbo late into the evening.

The first two times there were mechanical issues; the third time, we were told the crew couldn’t fly because they had been on duty for too many...Read more

Eloise Mumford (“50 Shades of Grey,” “The Right Stuff,” “Standing Up, Falling Down”) is based out of Los Angeles, but the actress said most of her year is spent filming on location in other cities. “Between filming and traveling, I mostly just go home to water my plants and check on my avocado tree,” said Mumford, who will next ...Read more