http://www.nw32.com/travel/?track=rss Headlines from KRCW en ©2013, KRCW Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55:00 -0700 Dewayne Bevil on Attractions http://www.vacationstarter.com/os-dewayne-bevil-seaworld-orlando-antarctica-20130523,0,4463489.column?track=rss Antarctica ¿ Empire of the Penguin is the largest expansion in SeaWorld Orlando's 39-year history Thu, 23 May 2013 08:28:00 PDT By Irene S. Levine, Special to Tribune Newspapers http://www.vacationstarter.com/sc-trav-0521-cooking-vacations-20130521,0,4590898.story?track=rss When my mother took a vacation a generation ago, she wanted to get as far from her steamy stove as possible. Things have changed. Now, women and men are flocking to destinations that promise even a peek inside someone else's kitchen. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:37:00 PDT http://www.vacationstarter.com/sc-trav-0514-trips-20130519,0,5543683.story?track=rss Chicago transforms into a warm-weather temptress once the city bids winter farewell. A sparkling lakefront framed by skyscraper views is just the beginning. Free events are abundant at city parks and along Chicago's 18-mile Lakefront Trail. Favorites include the Taste of Chicago (July 10-14) and the Chicago Air and Water Show (Aug. 17-18). Travelzoo reports an abundance of hotel, entertainment and local deals that save as much as 50 percent for spring and summer travel. Ditch your car and take the "L" out to the neighborhoods. Then turn around and look back at a skyline so beautiful that even suburban commuters have to marvel at it as they head to work each day. For more information about Chicago and deals to the city, visit travelzoo.com/destinations/chicago . Sun, 19 May 2013 16:36:00 PDT By Mary Forgione http://www.vacationstarter.com/la-trb-virgin-galactic-ticket-sales-20130429,0,5299332.story?track=rss Virgin Galactic has trained more than 140 "space agents" worldwide to sell tickets for the first commercial space flights that may begin as soon as early next year. Thu, 2 May 2013 08:30:00 PDT Special to VacationStarter.com http://www.vacationstarter.com/vs-arnold-palmers-latrobe-country-club-advertorial-20130517,0,1586722.story?track=rss Exclusive offer: There’s nothing else quite like it in the world of golf Fri, 17 May 2013 12:24:00 PDT Special to VacationStarter.com http://www.vacationstarter.com/vs-marco-beach-ocean-resort-advertorial-20130524,0,4203616.story?track=rss Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the all-suite Marco Beach Ocean Resort brings stellar service, lodging and dining to Marco Island, one of the fabled Ten Thousand Islands located between Naples and the Florida Everglades along Southwest Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast. The Marco Beach Ocean Resort features a variety of dining options, including the Beachfront Bar & Grill and authentic Italian cuisine at the award winning Sale e Pepe restaurant, recipient of the “Best of Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator magazine for seven consecutive years. The resort also offers full-service spa and fitness center amenities, a sparkling swimming pool, white, sandy beaches and nearby golf perfect for a getaway, wedding or meeting. The resort’s Concierge and the highly-trained international service staff accommodates personal tastes and regularly exceeds expectations. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55:00 PDT Special to VacationStarter.com http://www.vacationstarter.com/vs-bluegreen-explorer-fountains-orlando-advertorial-022213,0,5769647.story?track=rss Decisions, decisions. It's rough when you choose a place to stay in the middle of the theme park capital of the world and the place is so nice that you don't want to leave. The Fountains resort, located along International Drive in Orlando, offers up just such a conundrum. Bluegreen Getaways offers a 4 Day/3 Night stay for $379*, up to 55% off the retail value. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT Special to VacationStarter.com http://www.vacationstarter.com/vs-daytona-plaza-resort-and-spa-advertorial-052413,0,4334781.story?track=rss Ideally situated along 500 feet of the “World’s Most Famous Beach,” The Plaza Resort & Spa has been entertaining guests for over a century.  Here you will discover the grand tradition of hospitality and service while indulging in amazing amenities.  Bask in the sun on The Plaza’s vast, beachfront pool deck, indulge in fabulous meals from Magnolia’s, or enjoy conversation and drinks at the Veranda Lounge. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:50:00 PDT By Brady MacDonald http://www.vacationstarter.com/la-trb-top-20-water-parks-04201330,0,4736767.story?track=rss By now, everybody knows what to expect from your standard-issue ho-hum water park: body and tube slide complexes with funnels and bowls, deluge-inducing water play towers for the little ones, undulating wave pools and relaxing lazy rivers. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:15:00 PDT By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger http://www.vacationstarter.com/la-trb-viking-cruises-20130517,0,7139743.story?track=rss Viking Cruises announced Friday that it's getting into the ocean cruise market -- in a small way. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:51:00 PDT