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Struck on cruise ships during coronavirus pandemic, crews beg to go home

Long after passengers disembarked from cruise ships, tens of thousands of crew members are still trapped on vessels.




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Get outside (but keep your distance!) at L.A.'s hidden marsh

Get a big breath of spring at Madrona Marsh in Torrance, while keeping people at a distance.




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Is it safe to walk, run or bike outside right now? Yes, and this is how

Many areas are closing because of crowds. Here are tips on how to safely go outdoors amid coronavirus concerns.




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I did a Napa wine tasting. At home. Here's how it went

Wine tastings can happen virtually. Here are a slew of California vineyards welcoming online guests.




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Can you get an airline ticket refund due to postponed Olympics or coronavirus crisis?

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.




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My fave travel places are closed. I'm still (virtually) visiting

I ache to stay at the Metropol in Moscow, and stroll through the Louvre. For now, videos and photos will have to do.




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Coronavirus means social distancing. For flight attendants, it's suddenly easier

Social distancing — a term we've all become familiar with — has been nearly impossible to accomplish on an airplane. Until now.




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Travel the world from your easy chair with these video sites

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.




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Death Valley National Park closes to visitors

National parks in the West continue to close or severely scaledback services over pandemic




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Due to coronavirus, hikers advised to leave the Pacific Crest Trail. Some refuse

Thousands sign up to hike the California-Oregon-Washington trail every spring. Most have given up amid coronavirus, but some remain, amid controversy.




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Hawaii won't reopen anytime soon. Alaska begins to lift stay-at-home rules.

The islands will keep rules in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus.




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Check out the Las Vegas Strip, without the 42 million visitors

It's hard imagining Las Vegas as a ghost town. Here's what streets look like since casino-resorts closed.




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Tourism is tanking. So RV and camper companies found business fighting COVID-19

The near total collapse of tourism has left recreational-vehicle companies — those that rent or sell RVs and the like — scrambling to survive.




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LAX FlyAway Bus suspends service to Long Beach and Hollywood

The airport shuttle is cutting back on schedules due to drop-offs in passengers




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Griffith Park trails, U.S. Forest campgrounds closed. Here's which Southern California parks are safe to visit

Public officials press for more social distancing as many beaches and public spaces close amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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Social distancing rules: People, 6 feet. Bison, at least 75 feet

A video of a Montana reporter's encounter with bison in Yellowstone prompts a reminder of social distancing rules -- for wildlife




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Escape to Catalina? No, it's closed up tight

The island has always depended on visitors, but this moment is different




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'Kindness goes a really long way,' Lovely Dude says. Share your story of kindness here

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.




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Column: No coronavirus refund but credit for a future cruise? Are you kidding?

Like airlines, cruise operators make refunds difficult for passengers who are rethinking travel plans because of the coronavirus.




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Major cruise lines suspend sailings until mid-May, for now

Carnival, Holland America, Seabourn and others extend suspension of sailings that began March 13




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Travelers need not worry about Real ID and authorization to visit Europe — for now

The deadline for Real ID has been postponed for a year and the need for paperwork to visit 26 European countries is also delayed.




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An infectious disease nearly ruined the trip that changed my life

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.




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Joshua Tree National Park closes to all visitors over coronavirus

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.




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What's open and closed this week? Trails, parks, beaches in Southern California

As coronavirus restrictions tighten, tips for walkers, hikers, cyclists and runners




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Grand Canyon National Park closes on advice of local health officials

The park had been criticized for allowing visitors to access roads and South Rim view points during the coronavirus pandemic.




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A fantastic deal beckoned a family to Disney World. Was it too good to be true?

Our Disney World trip was so close I could taste the character breakfast. But there was fine print.




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More cruises are being canceled. Here's how to get a refund or credit

The coronavirus pandemic is keeping cruise ships out of the water. Disney, Carnival and others have canceled more trips




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U.S. stops issuing passports except in emergencies

State Department says it is curtailing passport services over coronavirus pandemic




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The CDC suggests deep breathing to stay calm. Try it. It's oh-so soothing

It's surprisingly easy to learn the best techniques that help you get the most out of the simple act of breathing.




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Angeles National Forest closes some popular trails until April 30

Closures effect areas in the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument




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Share the story of your wackiest, weirdest, most wonderful travel souvenir

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?




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What's open and closed this week? Trails, parks, beaches in Southern California

Amid coronavirus restrictions, tips for walking, hiking, cycling, running near home




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Amid coronavirus, cruise ships idle away off SoCal coast

Many mothballed ships have to maintain crews. They're looking for docks in California




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DOT tells airlines to refund canceled flights, but don't count on cash just yet

The Department of Transportation has said it will give airlines a chance to comply with its refund requests "before taking further action."




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Disneyland won't refund coronavirus tickets, but you can postpone

Some ticket holders may receive extension on ticket expiration dates




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Celebrate Passover a new way (Zoom, anyone?) in the time of coronavirus

As we continue to practice social distancing, here are new ways to commemorate the Exodus.




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What's open and closed this week? Trails, parks and beaches in Southern California

Amid coronavirus pandemic, these destinations have restrictions in place.




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Ways to make the most of Easter in isolation

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.




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Why you're getting your money back from Airbnb and why you may not with Vrbo

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.




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Readers, add to our gallery of weird and wonderful travel souvenirs

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.




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A world cruise ended abruptly. Now the ship is hoping to dock in L.A.

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.




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With coronavirus Easter, chocolate bunnies now wear masks

Some chocolate makers added masks to their bunnies to reflect the coronavirus era




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Believe it or not, people are still booking cruises for next year

Cruise bookings for next year are up despite waves of bad publicity for the industry caused by coronavirus outbreaks on some ships.




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To my grandsons: Passover and Easter are difficult this year — and a lasting gift

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.




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Avoiding Easter crowds: What's open and closed among beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

As pandemic stay-at-home campaign presses on, public lands restrictions keep tightening




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When can we travel again? Experts share their predictions

As U.S. faces its most trying coronavirus pandemic days, industry leaders imagine the future of travel.




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These acts of kindness will cheer you up and cheer you on

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.




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When will cruises resume amid coronavirus? CDC extends ban on sailing

The CDC extends its no-sail order without a firm date of when cruise ships will set sail from U.S. ports




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Animals are taking over. These stunning photos show Yosemite without tourists

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.




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Coyotes, bobcats and bears: Wildlife is reclaiming Yosemite National Park

Bears, bobcats and other critters are roaming free in California's most popular national park, closed to visitors since March 20