http://reporternews.com/news/entertainment/travel/?partner=RSSAbilene Reporter-News Stories: Travelen-usentertainment/travel/news/entertainment/travel/?partner=RSShttp://reporternews.com/feeds/headlines/entertainment/travel/2008-12-01T23:05:13.769738Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008http://reporternews.com/news/2008/jun/15/gas-saving-getaways/?partner=RSSFun doesn't have to be expensive, but with the cost of gas this summer, it does have to be close.Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:19:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/jun/15/gas-saving-getaways/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel502012008-06-15T18:19:002008-06-15T18:19:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Fun doesn't have to be expensive, but with the cost of gas this summer, it does have to be close.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Abilene boasts an array of city parks for nearby family fun; here are the 10 best Abilene Reporter-Newsgas-saving-getawayshttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/jun/10/be-safe-while-youre-away/?partner=RSSIt's summer time, and the pickings are easy -- for burglars.schoenewaldd@reporternews.com (Daralyn Schoenewald)Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:33:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/jun/10/be-safe-while-youre-away/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel498982008-06-10T23:33:002008-06-10T23:33:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008It's summer time, and the pickings are easy -- for burglars.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Daralyn SchoenewaldBe safe while you're awayAbilene Reporter-Newsbe-safe-while-youre-awayhttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/may/03/in-mlks-footsteps-martin-luther-kings-old-is/?partner=RSS When the Rev. G.H. Williams received a letter from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., he didn't know that it would change his life.Sun, 04 May 2008 02:10:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/may/03/in-mlks-footsteps-martin-luther-kings-old-is/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel472382008-05-03T21:10:002008-05-03T21:10:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008 When the Rev. G.H. Williams received a letter from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., he didn't know that it would change his life.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->In MLK's footsteps Martin Luther King's old neighborhood is filled with historic sitesAbilene Reporter-Newsin-mlks-footsteps-martin-luther-kings-old-ishttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/apr/12/alaskas-capital-deserves-more-respect-as-a/?partner=RSS When I mentioned that I was headed to Alaska, friends and colleagues recommended helicopter rides, dog sleds, multiday kayaking trips and nights on ferries under the stars.Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:39:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/apr/12/alaskas-capital-deserves-more-respect-as-a/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel457822008-04-12T21:39:002008-04-12T21:39:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008 When I mentioned that I was headed to Alaska, friends and colleagues recommended helicopter rides, dog sleds, multiday kayaking trips and nights on ferries under the stars.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Alaska's capital deserves more respect as a destinationAbilene Reporter-Newsalaskas-capital-deserves-more-respect-as-ahttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/feb/23/movie-renews-interest-in-nessie/?partner=RSS The recent film &amp;quot;The Water Horse&amp;quot; is likely to spark a storm of renewed interest in the Loch Ness monster.Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:46:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2008/feb/23/movie-renews-interest-in-nessie/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel424452008-02-23T23:46:002008-02-23T23:46:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008 The recent film &amp;quot;The Water Horse&amp;quot; is likely to spark a storm of renewed interest in the Loch Ness monster.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Movie renews interest in 'Nessie'Abilene Reporter-Newsmovie-renews-interest-in-nessiehttp://reporternews.com/news/2007/dec/29/join-the-great-botswana-journey/?partner=RSSThe way to the airstrip by King's Pool is along sandy tracks, past abandoned termite mounds where baboons perch and rubberneck like old sentries inspecting passers-by. Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:57:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2007/dec/29/join-the-great-botswana-journey/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel384452007-12-29T22:57:002007-12-29T22:57:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008The way to the airstrip by King's Pool is along sandy tracks, past abandoned termite mounds where baboons perch and rubberneck like old sentries inspecting passers-by. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Join the 'Great Botswana Journey'Abilene Reporter-Newsjoin-the-great-botswana-journeyhttp://reporternews.com/news/2007/aug/27/sky-caps-keep-busy-at-corpus-christi-airport/?partner=RSSAfter traveling the world as a merchant seaman for 40 years, Duke Rogers now keeps a pink fly swatter on the four-wheel cart he's used the past 10 years to swat morning mosquitoes away from airport passengers whose luggage he hauls. Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:36:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2007/aug/27/sky-caps-keep-busy-at-corpus-christi-airport/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel314202007-08-27T23:36:002007-08-27T23:36:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008After traveling the world as a merchant seaman for 40 years, Duke Rogers now keeps a pink fly swatter on the four-wheel cart he's used the past 10 years to swat morning mosquitoes away from airport passengers whose luggage he hauls. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Sky Caps keep busy at Corpus Christi airportAbilene Reporter-Newssky-caps-keep-busy-at-corpus-christi-airporthttp://reporternews.com/news/2007/jul/29/bumped-fliers-may-get-a-better-deal/?partner=RSSFor the first time in 29 years, the Department of Transportation is considering raising the compensation that airlines have to pay customers bumped from overbooked flights. Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:54:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2007/jul/29/bumped-fliers-may-get-a-better-deal/?partner=RSSbusiness/ap-business-news302352007-07-29T00:54:002007-07-29T00:54:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008For the first time in 29 years, the Department of Transportation is considering raising the compensation that airlines have to pay customers bumped from overbooked flights. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Bumped fliers may get a better dealAbilene Reporter-Newsbumped-fliers-may-get-a-better-dealhttp://reporternews.com/news/2007/jul/29/home-away-from-home-get-away-from-it-all----even/?partner=RSSSometimes it is not where you go, but where you stay. emisonc@reporternews.com (Celinda Emison)Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2007/jul/29/home-away-from-home-get-away-from-it-all----even/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel301982007-07-29T00:00:002007-07-29T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Sometimes it is not where you go, but where you stay. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Celinda EmisonHome Away from Home Abilene Reporter-Newshome-away-from-home-get-away-from-it-all----evenhttp://reporternews.com/news/2007/jul/29/travelers-often-receive-unwelcome-surprises-at/?partner=RSSDissatisfaction with accommodations is the second-most-common travel complaint, after airline problems.Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2007/jul/29/travelers-often-receive-unwelcome-surprises-at/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel301932007-07-29T00:00:002007-07-29T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Dissatisfaction with accommodations is the second-most-common travel complaint, after airline problems.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Travelers often receive unwelcome surprises at check-inAbilene Reporter-Newstravelers-often-receive-unwelcome-surprises-athttp://reporternews.com/news/2007/jul/22/one-thing-recreation-sites/?partner=RSSA new Web site makes it easier to plan trips to federal recreation sites, from monuments and historic attractions to forests, parks and scenic byways. Sun, 22 Jul 2007 05:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2007/jul/22/one-thing-recreation-sites/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel298682007-07-22T00:00:002007-07-22T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008A new Web site makes it easier to plan trips to federal recreation sites, from monuments and historic attractions to forests, parks and scenic byways. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->One Thing: Recreation SitesAbilene Reporter-Newsone-thing-recreation-siteshttp://reporternews.com/news/2007/jul/15/traveling-in-style/?partner=RSSWhen Chris Cummings spots an old, broken-down aluminum travel trailer, he sees a chance to restore a piece of history. Sun, 15 Jul 2007 05:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2007/jul/15/traveling-in-style/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel295792007-07-15T00:00:002007-07-15T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008When Chris Cummings spots an old, broken-down aluminum travel trailer, he sees a chance to restore a piece of history. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Traveling in StyleAbilene Reporter-Newstraveling-in-stylehttp://reporternews.com/news/2007/jun/24/fun-florida-without-busting-budget/?partner=RSSThe thought of a Florida family vacation is almost enough to sink your bank account into the red. All those expensive theme-park tickets, pricey motels and sky-high restaurant bills.Sun, 24 Jun 2007 05:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2007/jun/24/fun-florida-without-busting-budget/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel287452007-06-24T00:00:002007-06-24T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008The thought of a Florida family vacation is almost enough to sink your bank account into the red. All those expensive theme-park tickets, pricey motels and sky-high restaurant bills.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Fun in Florida, without busting the budgetAbilene Reporter-Newsfun-florida-without-busting-budgethttp://reporternews.com/news/2007/may/10/pairport-boardings-stallp/?partner=RSSBoardings on commercial flights at Abilene Regional Airport have leveled off in 2007 after years of double-digit growth. kleiners@reporternews.com (Sarah Kleiner Varble)Thu, 10 May 2007 05:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2007/may/10/pairport-boardings-stallp/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel267752007-05-10T00:00:002007-05-10T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Boardings on commercial flights at Abilene Regional Airport have leveled off in 2007 after years of double-digit growth. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Sarah Kleiner VarbleAirport boardings stallAbilene Reporter-Newspairport-boardings-stallphttp://reporternews.com/news/2007/apr/29/wild-about-flowers-2007/?partner=RSSThe photographs are in, the judges have made their decisions, and now we can share some of the best images of wildflowers our readers have to offer. murphyb@reporternews.com (Brien Murphy)Sun, 29 Apr 2007 05:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2007/apr/29/wild-about-flowers-2007/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel262502007-04-29T00:00:002007-04-29T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008The photographs are in, the judges have made their decisions, and now we can share some of the best images of wildflowers our readers have to offer. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Brien MurphyWild about Flowers 2007Abilene Reporter-Newswild-about-flowers-2007http://reporternews.com/news/2006/aug/11/historical-road-trip/?partner=RSSKids may be grumbling with the shadow of school falling over the end of summer. But parents can take advantage of this last weekend before the school year begins by taking the kids someplace fun where they can also learn something. Fri, 11 Aug 2006 05:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2006/aug/11/historical-road-trip/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel182462006-08-11T00:00:002006-08-11T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Kids may be grumbling with the shadow of school falling over the end of summer. But parents can take advantage of this last weekend before the school year begins by taking the kids someplace fun where they can also learn something. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Historical Road TripAbilene Reporter-Newshistorical-road-triphttp://reporternews.com/news/2006/aug/11/areas-around-abilene-boast-historical-sites/?partner=RSSFor anyone willing to go a little farther afield, the Big Country offers plenty of historic opportunities. Here are just a few places you can learn about local history. Fri, 11 Aug 2006 05:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2006/aug/11/areas-around-abilene-boast-historical-sites/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel182422006-08-11T00:00:002006-08-11T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008For anyone willing to go a little farther afield, the Big Country offers plenty of historic opportunities. Here are just a few places you can learn about local history. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Areas around Abilene boast historical sitesAbilene Reporter-Newsareas-around-abilene-boast-historical-siteshttp://reporternews.com/news/2006/jul/09/celebrate-texas-070906/?partner=RSSHere are events planned across Texas for the next week.Sun, 09 Jul 2006 05:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2006/jul/09/celebrate-texas-070906/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel173762006-07-09T00:00:002006-07-09T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Here are events planned across Texas for the next week.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Celebrate Texas 07.09.06Abilene Reporter-Newscelebrate-texas-070906http://reporternews.com/news/2006/may/28/brownwood-to-host-texas-bluegrass-festival/?partner=RSSHere are events planned across Texas for the next week.Sun, 28 May 2006 05:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2006/may/28/brownwood-to-host-texas-bluegrass-festival/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel163212006-05-28T00:00:002006-05-28T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Here are events planned across Texas for the next week.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Brownwood to host Texas Bluegrass FestivalAbilene Reporter-Newsbrownwood-to-host-texas-bluegrass-festivalhttp://reporternews.com/news/2006/mar/26/watch-cattle-dogs-or-pro-rodeo-listen-to/?partner=RSSHere are events planned across Texas for the next week.Sun, 26 Mar 2006 06:00:00 -0000http://reporternews.com/news/2006/mar/26/watch-cattle-dogs-or-pro-rodeo-listen-to/?partner=RSSentertainment/travel144352006-03-26T00:00:002006-03-26T00:00:00Copyright Abilene Reporter-News, 2008Here are events planned across Texas for the next week.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Watch cattle dogs or pro rodeo, listen to bluegrassAbilene Reporter-Newswatch-cattle-dogs-or-pro-rodeo-listen-to