Alan Solomon

The idea was inspired by something he read right here. "I had traveled to some exotic places like Moscow and Belfast, just normal-type places," said Mike Hettwer, "and then I...

I remember the most romantic gift I ever got from my wife. I was greeted one evening with a dozen freshly shucked oysters on ice and a chilled bottle of...

Let's say you're as sold on the idea of a whimsical weekend in Europe as we are. Are the packages the best way to go? Or is there a cheaper...

Yes, if you want to enjoy the Olympic experience, there's still time. Understand, though, the options are limited and that most of those options are controlled by the Atlanta Committee...

Some trips carry with them an element of discomfort that transcends lumpy beds and uncertain food. The people of Burma, according to news reports, are living under one of the...

You're planning a Colorado vacation, you're considering flying into either Denver or Colorado Springs, and the deciding factor: Which is the better city in which to spend a day? Unless...

The islands of the Caribbean aren't the only tourist destinations trying to recover from troubles, some natural, some political. Dubrovnik: Still one of Europe's most beautiful cities, this Croatian gem...

Uncertainty about credit-card confidentiality on the Internet has made travelers wary of purchasing services, such as plane tickets, on-line. "That's everybody's big bugaboo," said John R. Levine, co-author of "The...

Places in Spain so terrific that the slim chance of being victimized by a pickpocket shouldn't keep you from exploring the country: 1. Alhambra, Granada. Pure Moorish magic during the...

What was Meredith Willson thinking? One of Iowa's favorite sons, creator not only of "The Music Man" but also of the University of Iowa fight song, wasn't bashful about poking...