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Sacramento Area

Cycle on the American River trail, visit historic Old Sacramento or enjoy a day on Folsom Lake.

Reno / Tahoe

Ski, snowboard, hike or dine in one of the area's finest restaurants.

S.F. Bay Area

Hop a cable car to Fisherman's Wharf and then jump on a ferry to visit Alcatraz Island.

GOING PL@CES blog

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Travel Troubleshooter

The Troubleshooter helps travelers sort out problems with airlines, hotels and car rentals as well as other issues that arise while on the road.

California Theme Park Guide

Find out what's new and get tips. Watch an audio slide show of Sacramento's new thrill ride Scandia Screamer

Janet Fullwood: A Louisiana B&B defines the word ‘genteel’

Holiday Inns and HoJos have their place, but most are as interchangeably bland as the spreads on their beds, and hardly worthy of memories....(more)

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The bed-and-breakfast is a great place to stop while exploring the historic bayou country of southeastern Louisiana. The house was built in 1846. jfullwood@sacbee.com/Janet Fullwood

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South Carolina theme park offers rock 'n' roller coasters

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Led Zeppelin classic "Whole Lotta Love" throbs from the 1,200-watt sound system as the slick silver-and-white roller coaster nears the top of its serpentine track....(more)

Trends: Beach resorts for families

More beach resorts are offering pools with water slides, no-cost children's programs and other amenities that make them attractive, affordable alternatives for families looking for one-stop vacations, according to Parents magazine....(more)

Trips & Tours

Gather tips to help plan your trip to Italy during a 7 p.m. Tuesday seminar at Mama Anna's, 187 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 160, Folsom. Guest speaker Susana Gamage from Susan's Italian Villas will discuss how to select a vacation home for a stay of a week or more. Geography, culture, hotels and transportation also will be covered. Fee is $10 and reservations are recommended. Contact Experience Italy at (916) 456-0570 or www.experienceitaly.com....(more)

Nonstop Hops: Denver, Philadelphia, Charlotte

Start the booking process, travelers....(more)

Travel Troubleshooter: Does luggage lost in Vegas have to stay in Vegas?

Q: I flew from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Las Vegas on Spirit Airlines almost six months ago, and my checked bags disappeared. I filed a claim at the airport in Vegas. My insurance company, Travel Guard, also got them to send me claim forms. But Spirit won't return my calls; my e-mails get an automated response and its online tracking system has no record of my claim....(more)

Travel Log: Passengers can air grievances on TSA blog

The name alone oozes suspense: "Evolution of Security," and the tagline adds a thrilling kick: "Terrorists Evolve. Threats Evolve. Security Must Stay Ahead. You Play A Part."...(more)

Web Watch: A corner of Utah that's awe-inspiring

The scenery in southwest Utah will blow you away any time of year, but in late spring, the weather is great - and perfect for a variety of activities. Before you start packing, check out some of the many Web sites that can help you choose your destinations and plan your fun....(more)

Letters

I wish to express my gratitude for Janet Fullwood's wonderful articles on New Orleans ("Down but far, far from out" and "Katrina tour focuses eyes, heart," May 4)....(more)

Airport security update

The Department of Homeland Security has announced "improvements" geared to ease the hassle factor at airport checkpoints....(more)

Book shelf: Faith-based travel guide

Faith-based travel is a significant and growing niche of the travel market, with more than 300 million people embarking annually on trips to visit religious destinations around the world....(more)

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2007 airline delays 2nd worst ever

A quarter of domestic flights failed to arrive on time in 2007 - the industry's second poorest performance on record - and analysts say it is likely to get worse.

Congress seeks air safety remarks

The public may yet learn what thousands of pilots told NASA about air safety. Congress moved Monday to analyze data from a project that the space agency cast aside and then withheld results in fear they could alarm the public and hurt airline profits.