Archive for May, 2012

CSI hotel room: Best Western goes high-tech to clean

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

To get rooms really clean, Best Western is equipping its housekeepers with black lights to detect germs and ultraviolet wands to zap them.

Europe may not be a bargain, despite drop in euro’s value

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

A stronger dollar against the euro doesn’t mean it’s a bargain to travel to Europe this summer. High airfares are a deterrent.

30 towns compete for Best of the Road honors

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

Five teams will soon be making their way to 30 U.S. small towns in the Best of the Road contest, sponsored by USA TODAY and Rand McNally.

Just for summer: 51 great American beaches

Monday, May 28th, 2012

USA TODAY asked local experts to select one great beach in each state and the District of Columbia.

What’s the best beach in America?

Friday, May 25th, 2012

If you buy into the annual list compiled by Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman – a.k.a. “Dr. Beach” – it’s San Diego’s Coronado Beach.

What’s the best beach in America?

Friday, May 25th, 2012

If you buy into the annual list compiled by Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman – a.k.a. “Dr. Beach” – it’s San Diego’s Coronado Beach.

10 great places to go to bluegrass festivals

Friday, May 25th, 2012

For music fans, June kicks off bluegrass season, with festivals scheduled through the summer and into the fall.

10 great places to go to bluegrass festivals

Friday, May 25th, 2012

For music fans, June kicks off bluegrass season, with festivals scheduled through the summer and into the fall.

Photo tour: Oceania Cruises’ new Riviera

Friday, May 25th, 2012

The upscale, 1,250-passenger vessel set sail last week on its maiden voyage.

Photo tour: Oceania Cruises’ new Riviera

Friday, May 25th, 2012

The upscale, 1,250-passenger vessel set sail last week on its maiden voyage.