What the …? Wisconsin Tourism Federation changes name to avoid potentially vulgar acronymMADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin tourism lobbying group is changing its name after realizing its initials formed a crude acronym. Settlement blocks Yosemite from continuing development, opens Merced River plans to publicFRESNO, Calif. — Ending a lengthy legal battle with environmentalists, the federal government agreed Wednesday to halt all commercial development in Yosemite National Park’s most popular stretch and to consider limiting access to its wilderness. At least 31 people die as tourist boat capsizes in India, dozens more missingNEW DELHI — A boat carrying 74 tourists capsized on a reservoir in southern India on Wednesday, killing at least 31 people and leaving dozens missing, police said. A Love Story? Skeptics remain, but Michael Moore has loyal following in GOP-leaning Mich. townTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Seated on a platform in a blocked-off street, the founder of the Traverse City Film Festival grinned as Mayor Michael Estes hailed him for boosting the local economy and cultural scene — “with almost no government assistance!” At least 28 people die as tourist boat capsizes in India, dozens more missingNEW DELHI — A boat carrying 75 tourists capsized on a reservoir in southern India on Wednesday, killing at least 28 people and leaving dozens missing, police said. At least 17 people die as tourist boat capsizes in India, dozens more missingNEW DELHI — A boat carrying 75 tourists capsized on a reservoir in southern India on Wednesday, killing at least 17 people and leaving dozens missing, police said. Kenya, Ethiopia authorities seize massive piles of bloody elephant ivory at airportsNAIROBI, Kenya — Authorities in Ethiopia and Kenya have seized more than 2,600 pounds (1,200 kilograms) of bloodstained ivory from about 100 illegally killed elephants at airports, the head of Kenya’s Wildlife Service said Wednesday. Sheraton kicks off revitalization promotion, offers free stay Oct. 23 at 86 domestic locationsCHICAGO — The owner of Sheraton hotels will offer thousands of guests a free night’s stay in dozens of North American locations as part of a massive campaign that kicks off Wednesday to highlight the chain’s $6 billion revitalization efforts. Fall events near Smokies, from chili to gospelGATLINBURG, Tenn. — Amid the backdrop of fall foliage in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is celebrating the season with crafts, food and music. Los Angeles harbor plan seeks to draw visitors to industrial waterfrontLOS ANGELES — The hulking container ships that ply the Port of Los Angeles already provide Southern California with a major source of revenue. Soon they could also provide the scenery for what port officials hope will be the region’s newest tourist destination. Halloween-themed attractions at amusement parksALEXANDRIA, Va. — Eighty-one percent of amusement parks will hold Halloween or fall-themed events this year, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. Cheekwood celebrates 50 years as museum and gardenNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year. Budget Travel magazine recognizes innovation with Extra Mile AwardsNEW YORK — New services and features from Kayak.com, American Airlines, JetBlue, Google and TripAdvisor honored with Extra Mile Awards from Budget Travel magazine. Travel + Leisure readers’ poll names best destination spasNEW YORK — Only two spas in the Eastern U.S. made it onto Travel + Leisure’s top 10 list of the world’s best destination spas. Migrating raptors take flight at Pa.’s Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, celebrating its 75th birthdayKEMPTON, Pa. — Peering through binoculars, Arlene Koch spies something tiny and dark on the horizon. Though it’s still a few miles away and difficult to see even with magnification, she can identify the shadowy figure by its shape and the characteristics of its flight. ‘Bed in a Tree’ guide: Sleep in a seashell, wine barrel or prison cellNEW YORK — How would you like to sleep in a giant seashell, wine barrel, prison cell or castle? Southwest Airlines announces new fare sale, prices said to be higher than last yearDALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. on Tuesday launched a new fare sale for late fall and winter, although it includes plenty of limits and blackout dates around the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Report: Budget for 2014 Sochi Olympics in Russia soars nearly threefold to $33 billionMOSCOW — A Russian business newspaper says the 2014 Sochi Olympics budget will be more than $33 billion, nearly triple the original estimate. Happy birthday to the Tennessee State Capitol, turning 150NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In this city of songs and sequins, it’s not a honky-tonk. Or a recording studio. Or a Grand Ole Opry guitar. Obama emphasizes on longer school days, shorter summer vacation for students
Smithsonian displays Hope Diamond without settingWASHINGTON — For the first time, the famed and feared Hope Diamond is on display without its ornate setting at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. ‘Clean Breaks’ guide offers travel that’s authentic and greenNEW YORK — A new book called “Clean Breaks: 500 Ways To See the World” offers vacation options that are socially responsible and environmentally friendly, from camel trekking in Egypt to learning Spanish in Nicaragua to exploring Native American heritage in the U.S. Disney offers free admission to 1 million guests who complete day of volunteer work in 2010NEW YORK — Disney is offering a free day’s admission to 1 million guests who complete a day of volunteer work next year. Catwalk hikes planned for New River Gorge this springFAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — New River Gorge visitors will be able to walk directly across the canyon on a 30-inch-wide steel span 850 feet above the river starting in the spring. Libya’s Gadhafi goes window shopping in Venezuelan resort following summit hosted by ChavezPORLAMAR, Venezuela — Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi took a break from railing against colonialism at a summit in Venezuela to go window shopping, buy jewelry and mingle with stunned tourists at a Caribbean resort. A glance at the colorful few who have taken the ultimate vacation, in spaceAs Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte prepares for his trip to the International Space Station, here’s a look at the colorful men and one woman who have purchased seats on Russian space flights. South Carolina Preservation Society offers home toursCHARLESTON, S.C. — South Carolina’s oldest city is preparing to open its most beautiful homes to visitors. 30 Afghan civilians killed after bus hits roadside bomb near KandaharKABUL — Officials say the civilian death toll in a roadside bomb blast in southern Afghanistan has reached 30. Wyoming, snowmobile groups, want courts to block Yellowstone snowmobile planLARAMIE, Wyo. — The state of Wyoming has asked a federal appeals court to give a judge authority to block a proposal reducing the number of snowmobiles allowed in Yellowstone National Park. US woman presumed dead after jumping from Alaska cruise ship off British ColumbiaBELLA BELLA, British Columbia — Police believe an elderly U.S. woman who disappeared from an Alaskan cruise off the coast of British Columbia jumped from the ship and drowned. |
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WASHINGTON — Students beware: The summer vacation you just enjoyed could be sharply curtailed if President Barack Obama gets his way.
