Indian navy wants to take over 2 islands popular with tourists in Goa for security reasons

Indian navy wants to take over 2 islands in Goa

PANAJI, India – The Indian navy plans to take over two scenic islands popular with tourists in Goa for scuba diving and beach parties because of security threats.
The move is being opposed by the tourism industry and the state government, which is planning to set up [..] Read the original article: here.

AA, American Eagle to cut flights from Puerto Rico to the US, Caribbean

AA cuts flights from Puerto Rico to US, Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – American Airlines is cutting more than a dozen flights from Puerto Rico to U.S. and Caribbean destinations next year due to the economic crisis.
Spokeswoman Andrea Huguely says American will discontinue flights between San Juan and seven cities including Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : AA, American Eagle to cut flights from Puerto Rico to the US, Caribbean.

1,500 museums across country offer free admission for Smithsonian Museum Day

1,500 US museums offer free admission Saturday

WASHINGTON – More than 1,500 museums across the country are opening their doors for free as part of Smithsonian magazine’s sixth annual Museum Day.
About 90 museums that are participating have a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution to show artifacts on loan from the museums in Washington. Museum Day runs … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 1,500 museums across country offer free admission for Smithsonian Museum Day.

When in Cambodia, after the temples, try simple pleasures of the beach and spicy crab in Kep

Cambodia’s Kep: Sleepy seaside town begins to stir

KOH TONSAY, Cambodia – Ask for the crab. In black peppercorn sauce.
The proprietor of the thatched-roof and bamboo-walled island restaurant will acknowledge the order in sign language and broken English. She’ll shuffle across the seaside grass over to the dock where the crab cages sit, steeping in the …. Read the original article  : When in Cambodia, after the temples, try simple pleasures of the beach and spicy crab in Kep.

Pinnacle Entertainment expands Baton Rouge casino complex plan to $357 million

Pinnacle expands Baton Rouge casino plan to $357M

Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. has expanded its plan for a riverboat casino complex in Baton Rouge, including a larger hotel, more playing positions for gamblers and a covered parking facility.
Las Vegas-based Pinnacle said late Monday that it decided to boost the project from $250 million to $357 million after …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pinnacle Entertainment expands Baton Rouge casino complex plan to $357 million.

10 more miles of trails added at NH’s Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin

10 more miles of trails added at NH ATV park

BERLIN, N.H. – ATV riders at New Hampshire’s Jericho Mountain State Park now have 10 more miles of trails to cruise.
The Berlin Daily Sun reports the new terrain consists of three new loop trails that offer elevation changes. One of the new loops has a section …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 10 more miles of trails added at NH’s Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin.

AirTran Airways to add Tampa-Key West flights, additional winter routes

AirTran Airways adding winter routes
ORLANDO, Fla. – AirTran Airways says it will start nonstop service between Tampa and Key West in Florida and add other warm-weather flights this winter.

The Tampa-Key West flights are scheduled to start March 10.
The airline said Wednesday it will operate additional flights to Tampa, Orlando, Phoenix and San Juan, Puerto Rico, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AirTran Airways to add Tampa-Key West flights, additional winter routes.

An Undersea Vacation In Jules Undersea Lodge

KEY LARGO (Gaea Times.com) – Jules Undersea Lodge is one of the remotest locations in the world for a vacation. Located under the sea in Key Largo, Florida the lodge has been named as one of the most remote hotels in the world. The place is a perfect romantic getaway for people with its …. Read the original article  : An Undersea Vacation In Jules Undersea Lodge.

From fall color to pumpkin-chucking, resources to help you plan fall outings

Online resources for planning fall outings

Planning fall outings is easier than ever. Here are a few online resources to consider as you enjoy the rest of the season.
-U.S. Forest Service fall color report, www.fs.fed.us/news/fallcolors/Fall. What’s great about this site is it doesn’t just concentrate on the Northeast states best-known for autumn color. Instead it has … Original source on Gaea Times at : From fall color to pumpkin-chucking, resources to help you plan fall outings.

Virgin America launches fare sale on travel to Toronto

Virgin America discounts Toronto flights
SAN FRANCISCO – Virgin America said Thursday it was launching a fare sale on flights to Toronto, with some seats from California for $149 each way, plus taxes and fees.

Virgin said seats at the sale prices were limited – it didn’t say how many – and might not be available at … Read more >>>.

Family of WWII Medal of Honor winner denied White House tour because grandson wore shorts

Veteran’s family denied WH tour because of shorts

SPOKANE, Wash. – The White House apologized Thursday for turning the family of a Medal of Honor recipient away from an exclusive tour last week because the late veteran’s 10-year-old grandson was wearing shorts.
Vernon Baker, the last surviving black Medal of Honor winner from World War II, was … Original article on : Family of WWII Medal of Honor winner denied White House tour because grandson wore shorts.

For solitude, try a history-infused walk in the woods at a pre-Civil War rural cemetery

Anyone for a picnic at the old cemetery?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Atop an oak-shaded hill at Mount Hope Cemetery, an epitaph chiseled in Latin on Col. Nathaniel Rochester’s headstone whispers on the wind: “If you seek his monument, look around you.”

Mount Hope, America’s oldest municipal park-garden graveyard, is a refuge not only for the departed. Curious … Read more : For solitude, try a history-infused walk in the woods at a pre-Civil War rural cemetery.

North Korea proposes talks with South on resuming tours to mountain resort

NKorea asks South for talks on restarting tours

SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea asked for talks with South Korea on resuming cross-border tourist trips to a resort inside the North, state media said Saturday, a day after the rivals agreed to hold reunions for families separated by the Korean War.
The two Koreas started the tours … Original source on Gaea Times at : North Korea proposes talks with South on resuming tours to mountain resort.