Pucci Meyer McGill

The Archive

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Wrist action Dolly's Splash Country has a high-tech solution to an age-old problem - keeping track of the little ones. The 25-acre waterpark in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., has installed a...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Go fourth! On Thursday, head to the source to get your fireworks fix. New Castle, Pa., just north of Pittsburgh, is indisputably the Fireworks Capital of America - it's the...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

On the fence Those longing for "the good ol' days" need only travel as far as Hannibal, Mo., to relive those simpler times. Tom Sawyer Days, July 3-6, is a...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Route canal Most people think of Europe when they imagine a canal cruise vacation. Why go so far? The New York state canal system is made up of four historic...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Day in the pork Vegetarians, steer clear of Hillsborough, N.C., this Friday and Saturday. Although the town's Hog Day Festival is filled with a variety of pro-pig activities such as...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Action figures Adventurous travelers looking for a passel of ideas for outdoor activities not far from home should pick up a copy of Stephen Jermanok's "New England Seacoast Adventures: A...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Road sage Renting a car in Europe can be next to impossible for students, because auto rentals are usually limited to drivers between the ages of 25 and 70. One...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Sail sale Are Mickey and Minnie starting to pall? Try something new for your next family vacation. Star Clipper Cruises is offering a deal on all seven-night sailings on the...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Estate sale The coming of spring heralds burgeoning blossoms, bare midriffs and the annual convergence of hundreds of craftspeople on the Lyndhurst estate in Tarrytown, N.Y. On hand will be...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Empire poseys While flowers are blooming in great confusion in our area, Rochester, N.Y., will celebrate its annual Lilac Festival this Friday through May 19. Take in the lush fragrance...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Purple monster Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Ind., will bring thrill lovers a very big, very wet present in mid-May, when it premieres "ZOOMbobwe." Purported to be...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Head south Dutch Caribbean Airline (DCA) has added a U.S. gateway to its routes. As of this month, DCA will have direct flights and connections from Miami to various Caribbean...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

In reverse Americans have always loved the open road and the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vt., (7 miles south of Burlington) examines this attraction with "American Wanderlust: Taking to the...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

What a card! For an investment of $12.50, Americans and Canadians traveling in the Alsace, Burgundy or Champagne-Ardenne regions of France will find they've got a deal. The new ABC...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Rail on BC In a place as plush with scenery as British Columbia, you'll be happy to let someone else take the wheel. Thankfully, a three-day luxury trip on BC...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

That's amore! Italy's lake region is among the most picturesque in the world, from the Alps in Orta to the gardens and villas of Como. To experience this beauty first...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Teddy boys Normally, one doesn't associate Atlantic City with fantastic bear-viewing opportunities. But this weekend, more than 300 antique and vintage teddy bears will be on display as part of...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Storm ahead Visitors to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science will be blown away by the new exhibit, "Powers of Nature," which unravels the mysteries of Mother Nature through...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Grossology 101 Yuck. The Space Center in Houston has dared to go where no museum has gone before. "Grossology," the center's newest attraction, explores all of the human body's more...

TRAVELER'S UPDATE

Double deal A new package from France Vacations combines Paris with a cruise through the Grand Canal of Venice. For $1,069, you fly with Air France from JFK to Charles...