o Struck on cruise ships during coronavirus pandemic, crews beg to go home By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:34:51 +0000 Long after passengers disembarked from cruise ships, tens of thousands of crew members are still trapped on vessels. Full Article
o Get outside (but keep your distance!) at L.A.'s hidden marsh By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:00:53 -0400 Get a big breath of spring at Madrona Marsh in Torrance, while keeping people at a distance. Full Article
o Is it safe to walk, run or bike outside right now? Yes, and this is how By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:37:31 -0400 Many areas are closing because of crowds. Here are tips on how to safely go outdoors amid coronavirus concerns. Full Article
o I did a Napa wine tasting. At home. Here's how it went By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 13:14:41 -0400 Wine tastings can happen virtually. Here are a slew of California vineyards welcoming online guests. Full Article
o Can you get an airline ticket refund due to postponed Olympics or coronavirus crisis? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:54:21 -0400 If you were headed to Tokyo or any other destination, here's what you must know to get a refund. It may not happen — you may get a voucher instead — but you can get some relief. Full Article
o My fave travel places are closed. I'm still (virtually) visiting By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:19:11 -0400 I ache to stay at the Metropol in Moscow, and stroll through the Louvre. For now, videos and photos will have to do. Full Article
o Coronavirus means social distancing. For flight attendants, it's suddenly easier By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:58 -0400 Social distancing — a term we've all become familiar with — has been nearly impossible to accomplish on an airplane. Until now. Full Article
o Travel the world from your easy chair with these video sites By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:01:54 -0400 Even though we're confined to home, we can still travel the world in virtual and regular reality. You'll find sumptuous videos on these sites, most of them free. Full Article
o Death Valley National Park closes to visitors By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:15:58 -0400 National parks in the West continue to close or severely scaledback services over pandemic Full Article
o Due to coronavirus, hikers advised to leave the Pacific Crest Trail. Some refuse By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:23:50 -0400 Thousands sign up to hike the California-Oregon-Washington trail every spring. Most have given up amid coronavirus, but some remain, amid controversy. Full Article
o Hawaii won't reopen anytime soon. Alaska begins to lift stay-at-home rules. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:01:53 -0400 The islands will keep rules in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Full Article
o Check out the Las Vegas Strip, without the 42 million visitors By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:11:24 -0400 It's hard imagining Las Vegas as a ghost town. Here's what streets look like since casino-resorts closed. Full Article
o Tourism is tanking. So RV and camper companies found business fighting COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:00:09 -0400 The near total collapse of tourism has left recreational-vehicle companies — those that rent or sell RVs and the like — scrambling to survive. Full Article
o LAX FlyAway Bus suspends service to Long Beach and Hollywood By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:00:11 -0400 The airport shuttle is cutting back on schedules due to drop-offs in passengers Full Article
o Griffith Park trails, U.S. Forest campgrounds closed. Here's which Southern California parks are safe to visit By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:45:08 -0400 Public officials press for more social distancing as many beaches and public spaces close amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
o Social distancing rules: People, 6 feet. Bison, at least 75 feet By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:28:06 -0400 A video of a Montana reporter's encounter with bison in Yellowstone prompts a reminder of social distancing rules -- for wildlife Full Article
o Escape to Catalina? No, it's closed up tight By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:49:20 -0400 The island has always depended on visitors, but this moment is different Full Article
o 'Kindness goes a really long way,' Lovely Dude says. Share your story of kindness here By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:00:42 -0400 The coronavirus crisis is bringing out the best in some of us, and readers have shared some of the scenes they've witnessed. Please tell us your story. Full Article
o Column: No coronavirus refund but credit for a future cruise? Are you kidding? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:00:44 -0400 Like airlines, cruise operators make refunds difficult for passengers who are rethinking travel plans because of the coronavirus. Full Article
o Major cruise lines suspend sailings until mid-May, for now By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:22 -0400 Carnival, Holland America, Seabourn and others extend suspension of sailings that began March 13 Full Article
o Travelers need not worry about Real ID and authorization to visit Europe — for now By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 08:00:22 -0400 The deadline for Real ID has been postponed for a year and the need for paperwork to visit 26 European countries is also delayed. Full Article
o An infectious disease nearly ruined the trip that changed my life By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 09:00:02 -0400 When we arrived in China to pick up our adopted daughter, we found out she had chickenpox. The days of waiting were the most anxious of our lives. Full Article
o Joshua Tree National Park closes to all visitors over coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:53:53 -0400 The park closed indefinitely to all visitors Wednesday amid the coronavirus pandemic. It earlier had closed campgrounds and access roads into the park but allowed walkers and cyclists to enter. Full Article
o What's open and closed this week? Trails, parks, beaches in Southern California By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:23:49 -0400 As coronavirus restrictions tighten, tips for walkers, hikers, cyclists and runners Full Article
o Grand Canyon National Park closes on advice of local health officials By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 06:00:06 -0400 The park had been criticized for allowing visitors to access roads and South Rim view points during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
o A fantastic deal beckoned a family to Disney World. Was it too good to be true? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 10:00:45 -0400 Our Disney World trip was so close I could taste the character breakfast. But there was fine print. Full Article
o More cruises are being canceled. Here's how to get a refund or credit By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 11:00:41 -0400 The coronavirus pandemic is keeping cruise ships out of the water. Disney, Carnival and others have canceled more trips Full Article
o U.S. stops issuing passports except in emergencies By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 20:17:52 -0400 State Department says it is curtailing passport services over coronavirus pandemic Full Article
o The CDC suggests deep breathing to stay calm. Try it. It's oh-so soothing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 09:00:09 -0400 It's surprisingly easy to learn the best techniques that help you get the most out of the simple act of breathing. Full Article
o Angeles National Forest closes some popular trails until April 30 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 14:27:29 -0400 Closures effect areas in the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Full Article
o Share the story of your wackiest, weirdest, most wonderful travel souvenir By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 16:45:17 -0400 Everybody winds up with a treasure now and again that's far more meaningful than "My parents went to Las Vegas and all I got was this lousy shirt." What's yours? Full Article
o What's open and closed this week? Trails, parks, beaches in Southern California By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 14:20:54 -0400 Amid coronavirus restrictions, tips for walking, hiking, cycling, running near home Full Article
o Amid coronavirus, cruise ships idle away off SoCal coast By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:15:17 -0400 Many mothballed ships have to maintain crews. They're looking for docks in California Full Article
o DOT tells airlines to refund canceled flights, but don't count on cash just yet By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 13:14:38 -0400 The Department of Transportation has said it will give airlines a chance to comply with its refund requests "before taking further action." Full Article
o Disneyland won't refund coronavirus tickets, but you can postpone By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 14:03:36 -0400 Some ticket holders may receive extension on ticket expiration dates Full Article
o Celebrate Passover a new way (Zoom, anyone?) in the time of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 10:00:20 -0400 As we continue to practice social distancing, here are new ways to commemorate the Exodus. Full Article
o What's open and closed this week? Trails, parks and beaches in Southern California By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 11:52:49 -0400 Amid coronavirus pandemic, these destinations have restrictions in place. Full Article
o Ways to make the most of Easter in isolation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 10:00:37 -0400 Streaming church services and virtual Easter egg hunts are among the ways to make the most of our first — and, we hope, last — Easter in self-isolation. Full Article
o Why you're getting your money back from Airbnb and why you may not with Vrbo By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 10:00:45 -0400 Do you want your money back for the Airbnb or Vrbo you didn't to use? Of course you do. But in many cases, you may be disappointed. Full Article
o Readers, add to our gallery of weird and wonderful travel souvenirs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 11:00:04 -0400 Readers, show us what you've brought home from the world and share the back story of that weird but wonderful souvenir. And thanks for your memories. Full Article
o A world cruise ended abruptly. Now the ship is hoping to dock in L.A. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 11:30:20 -0400 The Pacific Princess left on Jan. 5 for a 111-day world cruise that was cut short in mid-March. It's currently making its way to L.A. Full Article
o With coronavirus Easter, chocolate bunnies now wear masks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 19:41:25 -0400 Some chocolate makers added masks to their bunnies to reflect the coronavirus era Full Article
o Believe it or not, people are still booking cruises for next year By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 08:00:46 -0400 Cruise bookings for next year are up despite waves of bad publicity for the industry caused by coronavirus outbreaks on some ships. Full Article
o To my grandsons: Passover and Easter are difficult this year — and a lasting gift By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 09:00:13 -0400 Coronavirus has changed the way we celebrate Passover and Easter but not the traditions that bind us. If anything, the pandemic has brought us closer, figuratively speaking. Full Article
o Avoiding Easter crowds: What's open and closed among beaches, parks and trails in Southern California By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 18:29:42 -0400 As pandemic stay-at-home campaign presses on, public lands restrictions keep tightening Full Article
o When can we travel again? Experts share their predictions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:40:27 -0400 As U.S. faces its most trying coronavirus pandemic days, industry leaders imagine the future of travel. Full Article
o These acts of kindness will cheer you up and cheer you on By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:10:26 -0400 We asked readers to share acts of kindness, large and small, that they've witnessed during this time of coronavirus. They are different, but all spring from selflessness and elicit gratitude. Full Article
o When will cruises resume amid coronavirus? CDC extends ban on sailing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:21:23 -0400 The CDC extends its no-sail order without a firm date of when cruise ships will set sail from U.S. ports Full Article
o Animals are taking over. These stunning photos show Yosemite without tourists By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:00:20 -0400 The deer, bobcats, coyotes and bears no longer have to deal with the hordes of camera-toting tourist vying to capture nature. They now roam unfettered. Full Article
o Coyotes, bobcats and bears: Wildlife is reclaiming Yosemite National Park By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:00:49 -0400 Bears, bobcats and other critters are roaming free in California's most popular national park, closed to visitors since March 20 Full Article