The weekend of August 21-22/2010 was a super one - the weather had cooperated with a breezy sunny day for Saturday and no rain. This was the 20th annual Ride-a-Long for the Alida Archives & Library held once again at the Coyote Springs Ranch owned by Jim and Elaine Hyde.

Got a fistful of Downtown Dollars? Cash them now

The last days of summer are counting down, and so are the final days to redeem Ardmore Downtown Dollars.

Clijsters cruises into quarters

Defending champion Kim Clijsters eases into the US Open quarter-finals with a 6-2 6-1 win over Ana Ivanovic.

Beach trips, tubing, made great summer in Florham Park

FLORHAM PARK - It happens every year: the long days suddenly become shorter, the temperature begins to drop and those same commercials are shown on the television. It is “back to school” time and no matter how hard you want to fight it, it comes every year.

CLIJSTERS CRUISES INTO LAST EIGHT

Defending champion Kim Clijsters extended her winning streak at the US Open to 18 matches with a straight-sets victory over Ana Ivanovic in the fourth round.

Serial entrepreneur Johnny de la Valdene bubbles over with ideas wild and wacky enough to work

G.J. McCARTHY/DMN Johnny de la Valdene, a Dallas-based entrepreneur, has founded Vacation in a Bottle, Marshmallow Fun Co. and Big Heads Entertainment.Johnny de la Valdene is best known for the Marshmallow Shooter, an invention that has been one of the hottest Christmas toys for the last couple of years. De la Valdene expects revenue for Marshmallow Fun Co. to reach about $9 million this year ...

Hotels and resorts in Visayas offer 50-70% discounts

Malalaking diskwento ang alok ng mga bigating hotel sa Visayas kasunod ng dagok sa turismo ng hostage-taking sa Quirino Grandstand. Nagpa-Patrol, Zyann Ambrosio, TV Patrol, Linggo, Setyembre 5, 2010

Hotels and resorts in Visayas offer 50-70% discounts

Malalaking diskwento ang alok ng mga bigating hotel sa Visayas kasunod ng dagok sa turismo ng hostage-taking sa Quirino Grandstand. Nagpa-Patrol, Zyann Ambrosio, TV Patrol, Linggo, Setyembre 5, 2010

All About Motivation: The Petter Northug Interview

Petter Northug after the Las Vegas rollerski race in July For the past two years, Norway’s Petter Northug has been the best in the world. One look at the medals tables from the 2009 World Championships and 2010 Olympic Games serves as proof: Over the 12 competitions at those two events, Northug took gold in five [...]

Pool cleaner's job isn't all wet

he goal is crystal clear blue. The path to get there isn't always easy. Jim Gray cleans and repairs residential swimming pools for a living. Armedwith chlorine tablets, pH-level test kits, water-skimming sieves and anunderwater vacuum he personally designed, Gray goes into battle eachweek.

Cell Pro, Wings Travel win in QQ Car Rental caging

Wings Travel bounced back, while Cellular Pro won its debut during Friday's games in the 2010 QQ Car Rental Basketball Cup at the Garapan Basketball Court.

Golfing in the red rocks

ST. GEORGE, Utah—When Mormon leader Brigham Young passed through a small settlement in 1861 in what is now the southwest corner of Utah, he looked at the desolate landscape and made a prophecy.

Back to the beach

MARK HIBBS ATLANTIC BEACH — The sign out front at the small but colorfully painted Caribbe Inn on Fort Macon Road reads, “Goodbye Earl, hello Labor Day,” a sentiment likely shared by many here.

Sharapova cruises on windy day at Open

American upstart Beatrice Capra got blown away Saturday — by the excellence of Maria Sharapova and the bad, blustery conditions caused by the remnants of Hurricane Earl.

Syracuse cruises past Akron in football opener

Mike Holmes returned a blocked field goal 57 yards for a touchdown, highlighting Syracuse's 29-3 win over Akron on Saturday night.

Local hotels experience busy summer

The North Platte Telegraph Hotel occupation tax revenues reached an all-time high during the month of July, bringing in $54,918 from visitors staying at local motels and hotels.

Some Boracay hotels, resorts offering up to 50% discounts

Budget-conscious tourists can avail of lower accommodation rates on Boracay Island as the country’s resorts adjust to the backlash arising from the August 23 hostage-taking fiasco in Manila.

Saved by the sun

It was a glorious Monday afternoon, with so few clouds in the sky that you could count them on one hand, when Jon and Kim Giovinco hopped in their car in Nazareth, Pa., and made the two-hour drive to Avon.

Travel news in brief

A round-up of the week's travel news, including the launch of Cunard's newest ship.

Travel news in brief

A round-up of the week's travel news, including the launch of Cunard's newest ship.

Tours & cruises: Hiking in Oregon's Rogue River Canyon

Also, Mayan adventure package, Borneo wildlife expedition, pyramids and Nile cruise. OREGON

Perkins: Fall is a great time to catch a deal

With summer almost over and school back in session, crowds will depart, making family tourist hot spots such as Disneyland and Disney World and beaches prime spots for your next vacation.

Travel Q&A: Keep an eye on changing international flight baggage allowance

Air New Zealand has changed its baggage allowance for coach class passengers. Will other international airlines follow suit?

Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine: sister states

Mention New England to someone living outside the area, and the very name will evoke images of quaint villages, farms and, usually, snow. Like siblings, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine share similarities but each is uniquely different. ... - By Linda Freeman Correspondent

What travel ban? O'Fallon will spend $5,000 to send 8 to conference

Despite strict restrictions on the travel of city workers due to budget cuts, O'Fallon will send at least eight people to the Illinois Municipal League conference later this month in Chicago.

Collecting vacation days: Why some people just won't go away

He didn't go anywhere or do anything special, but for Rob Gagliano, a weeklong vacation from work this summer was just what the doctor ordered - literally.

Air-India Express suspends scheduled flights from Muscat

Vacation bible school

It was a Praise Party’ at the Vacation Bible School held recently at Frankford Plains United Methodist in Augusta. Students were asked to write letters to distribute to American troops. The school was attended by 100 children, all of whom were entertained by musical director Linda Tartar and many volunteers.

The best vacation ever

How should you spend your time off? Believe it or not, science has some answers. Time - Educational Resources - Time Tracking - Accounting - United States

Air fares taking flight as recession's bargains end

Air fares have marched steadily upward in recent months and are now close to pre-recession levels -- and that's not even counting all the fees that airlines have introduced lately.

Florida fests offer vacation fun close by

Summer is over but there's nothing to keep you home this month. Check out some of the events around the state and plan a mini-vacation.

Air fares, passenger fees soaring

Special air fare deals at the 21st Philippine Travel Mart

Philippine Airlines is the official carrier of the 21st Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), the country’s premiere travel and tourism trade show, which takes place from September 3 to 5at the Megatrade Hall of the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila.

Air travel: Are "adults-only" sections next?

Air travel: Are adults-only sections coming next? If so, prepare to pay yet another fee.

Air travel: Are "adults-only" sections next?

Air travel: Are adults-only sections coming next? If so, prepare to pay yet another fee.

Candus Thomson: A wet Mass. vacation finished off by hurricane

Vacation began in a washing machine and stayed there for three days.

Candus Thomson: A wet Mass. vacation finished off by hurricane

Vacation began in a washing machine and stayed there for three days.

Man, son hospitalized after falling into swimming pool

Haranadh Gurajada’s wife and two young sons had just arrived from their native India Thursday, and yesterday morning ventured to the pool outside of their new apartment, according to police. Swimming - Swimming pool - Home and Garden - Swimming Pools and Spas - Shopping

OSU cruises to 65-17 win over Washington State

Kendall Hunter rushes for 257 yards and four TDs.

Quality Road cruises to victory in Woodward

Quality Road cruises to 4 3/4-length victory in $750,000 Woodward Stakes at Saratoga

Air India Express to cancel nearly 200 flights over 50 days

Air India Express, the low cost subsidiary of Air India will cancel nearly 200 flights over 50 days from three airports in Kerala to various destinations in West Asia from next week. The flight cancelleations will come into effect on September 8 till October 8.

Vietnam’s four hotels and resorts listed as most ideal destinations

Four of hotels and resorts in Vietnam have been chosen as the most ideal destinations in 2010 in the sixth annual poll of the online travel magazine Smart Travel Asia.

Vietnam’s four hotels and resorts listed as most ideal destinations

Four of hotels and resorts in Vietnam have been chosen as the most ideal destinations in 2010 in the sixth annual poll of the online travel magazine Smart Travel Asia.

China travel without a tour

China travel: Tips on independent travel and where to study Mandarin.

Schedule a vacation stay at The Inn, enjoy well-prepared meals from the Flying Dutchman, and more

The Inn at Otter Crest is a delightful vacation destination that is nearby the Flying Dutchman, a restaurant that offers more than 100 well-prepared choices. Also, be sure to visit Dudley's Bookshop Cafe.

Revived Indiana resorts mirror their gilded pasts

BETSA MARSH/Special Contributor The 200-foot dome is prominent from a back view of West Baden Springs Hotel.Bitter rivals for so long, French Lick and West Baden Springs in the Hoosier countryside now thrive as sister resorts, yoked in a mammoth historic-preservation project. It took $500 million to restore French Lick to grandeur and bring West Baden back from ruin.

Air show cancelled because of weather

The Toronto Air Show was cancelled Saturday due to the weather, a spokesman for the organization said.

Vacation songs! (no Barry Manilow in this one Turd)

So tonight at midnight I'll be heading out to the West coast of washington for a couple days of adventure camping, followed by a couple days of more cosmopolitin activities in seattle. So in honor of my first paid vacation in two years I'm listening to vacation music today. I'll add songs in the comment thread as I think of them. I think I'll Kick things off with Camper Van Beethoven! I'm not ...

Fall a great time for retired to travel

If you can travel when you want, fall is great. The weather is good in most tourist areas, summer crowds are gone and the snowbirds haven't started their migrations yet.

Travel Matters: Mohonk and Buenos Aires deals, plus more