Monday, May 1, 2023

Who can wear a Hawaiian lei?

Lei Day has been celebrated in Hawaii for almost 100 years, but the importance of leis can be traced back to ancient times.
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Mon May 1 2023

 
This year's Lei Court, featuring (from left to right) Princess Charlene Kapualani Kauhane Harano, Queen Leilani Kūpahu-Marino Kahoʻāno and First Princess Melodie Lynn Leinaʻala Naluaʻi Vega.

Lei Day has been celebrated in Hawaii for almost 100 years, but the importance of leis can be traced back to ancient times.

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The Four Seasons Resort Lanai fronts a marine sanctuary.
 

What is reef-friendly landscaping, why this resort was certified

Following the Hawaiian idea that the mountain is connected to the sea, the Four Seasons Lanai Resort is the first to have reef-friendly landscaping.

Waiting forever
 

Why are travel refunds taking so long now?

The travel industry has been holding on to your money longer. Prying it loose may not be easy, but I have a few strategies to get your refund quickly.

Guests line up for the Haunted Mansion at Disney World.
 

Genie+ makes Disney trips even more expensive. Is it worth it?

On a recent trip to Disney World, Genie+ cost nearly twice what it did last year. Here's why it was still worth it to me.

A group of visitors try to jump in unison at North Window in Arches National Park on June 21, 2013.
 

This is why Arches National Park is so popular

Arches National Park is home to "the most famous natural stone arch in the world" and much more.

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are among the characters who dress up in costume for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party,
 

Disney World, Disneyland Halloween plans revealed

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party will both be back this fall.

People pass through Salt Lake City International Airport on Jan. 11, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
 

Be nice to people when you're flying. It's not that hard.

Several factors have united to create tempests in the teapots that hurtle across our nation's skies every day.

A United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Newark Airport in New Jersey on Jan. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
 

United flight returns to Newark because of disruptive passenger

A United Airlines flight from New Jersey to Tel Aviv, Israel, turned around just hours into its trip because of an unruly traveler over the weekend.

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Can you find travel deals using a VPN? I gave it a try

Recent research found that U.S. travelers could snag deals by using a VPN, so USA TODAY gave it a try. Here's what happened.

The Quantum of the Seas cruise ship is docked at the Marina Bay Cruise Center Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 in Singapore.
 

Coast Guard ends search for overboard Royal Caribbean cruise passenger

A passenger sailing on Royal Caribbean International's Quantum of the Seas ship went overboard early Wednesday morning.

 

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