http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel From overnight in-paper feed, updates weekly en-gb Sun, 19 May 2013 01:05:48 CDT http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/proposal-to-charge-for-parking-at-some-california-state-beaches-riles-environmental-groups-208015231.html LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sunbathers flocking to Southern California beaches are used to feeding the meter or paying a parking attendant. Not so along the less developed north coast where it's customary to ditch cars on the shoulder of Highway 1 to surf, swim or picnic. That sandy line that long... Sat, 18 May 2013 16:41:07 CDT http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/new-exhibit-of-animatronic-dinosaurs-roars-to-life-at-columbus-zoo-doesnt-bother-animals-208012721.html POWELL, Ohio - The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in central Ohio has unveiled a new exhibit about some very old creatures. The newly opened Dinosaur Island features 25 large animatronic dinosaurs that blink, swish their tails and make loud sounds. The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/13ziDgn ) Sat, 18 May 2013 15:48:06 CDT http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/boston-marathon-bombing-victim-from-ri-set-for-welcome-home-party-at-a-newport-mansion-208005801.html NEWPORT, R.I. - A Rhode Island woman who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombings is preparing to attend a welcome home party at Rosecliff, a Newport mansion featured in the film version of "The Great Gatsby." Heather Abbott of Newport had gone to Boston on to watch the Red Sox play on April Sat, 18 May 2013 16:03:03 CDT http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/new-ownership-reopens-sw-ohio-water-park-shut-down-last-year-honour-2012-season-passes-207999471.html MASON, Ohio - The Beach water park in southwest Ohio has reopened under new ownership and plans to honour season passes from last year, when the attraction was closed. The water park near Kings Island amusement park north of Cincinnati was closed for the 2012 season after managers decided they Sat, 18 May 2013 11:04:11 CDT http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/galvestons-rising-tide-207987731.html In 2008, Hurricane Ike wreaked havoc on the Texas island city of Galveston. Among the casualties of high winds and flooding were thousands of trees, including the majestic oaks that had formed leafy canopies along the streets of the city's historic district. But what has emerged from the stumps Sat, 18 May 2013 09:32:26 CDT http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/the-views-are-big-in-little-liechtenstein-207987841.html TWO centuries ago, there were dozens of independent states in the part of Europe that was German-speaking. Today, there are only four: Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. I like the way tiny countries are defined so clearly by geography. Liechtenstein is a bowl in the mountains -- Sat, 18 May 2013 09:33:24 CDT http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/breakaway-is-a-beauty-207987821.html I think she's a beauty. Norwegian's new Breakaway was christened in New York on May 8, and she'll settle in to make the Big Apple her year-round permanent home. The last time Norwegian launched a ship it was the Epic, with its boxy-hat-on-top look. Not a beauty. The Epic had some interior Sat, 18 May 2013 09:35:19 CDT http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/drug-offences-kidnap-coverage-concerning-207988001.html Here in Manitoba, as we celebrate the first long weekend of the summer, activities tend to be around good times at cottages, swimming pools and nearby campgrounds. But for many, the issues relating to travel to foreign countries hijack their more enjoyable thoughts for the weekend. QUESTION: I Sat, 18 May 2013 09:35:55 CDT http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/compass-d4-207988301.html Africa Please join Travel CUTS for a free Africa travel talk on Tuesday, May 21 at 6:45 p.m. at the Chapters Bookstore near Polo Park Mall. There will be an overview of highlights in South and East Africa -- how to get there, travel and safety tips, and more. Please RSVP at 204.269-9530 or Sat, 18 May 2013 09:36:42 CDT http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/new-refinery-hotel-in-nycs-garment-district-inspired-by-its-industrial-past-as-a-hat-factory-207907161.html NEW YORK, N.Y. - A new boutique hotel in Manhattan's Garment District is paying homage to its past as a hat factory. The Refinery hotel at 63 W. 38th St. opened this week in a 1912 building that once housed a hat factory on its upper floors. The independently owned hotel with 197 rooms describes Fri, 17 May 2013 14:16:10 CDT