Tag: travel
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Tried and true travel tips | Such a Fine Sight to See
I have learned a thing or two during my many years of travel. There are so many details to attend to when we leave home, and one misstep can surely put a crimp in your good times. Here are five tried and true travel tips to guide you toward smooth sailing. Have your passport ready. And…
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Colorado Springs Airport records highest number of flight diversions in 2025 amid high winds
A total of 30 flights were diverted to the Colorado Springs Airport Friday as 85-105 mph wind gusts ravaged the Denver area, officials said. Denver International Airport was put under a ground stop until 10 a.m. Friday due to the high-speed winds, leaving nearly 90,000 Coloradans without power. More than 1,000 flights at DIA had…
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One writer reflects on the joys — and stresses — of traveling with a baby
The first time my daughter laughed, my husband and I had just finished plates of tacos in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Zara was touching my face as we watched the ocean waves roll into Medano Beach, and a soft, short giggle emerged. Then another. Her eyes held a look of pure joy. She was just…
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All aboard the Snowball Express: a welcomed reprieve from grief
On Saturday, 24 military families traded the chilly Colorado cold for Florida’s sunshine, boarding a jet called the Snowball Express for an all-expenses-paid getaway. The yearly event sweeps families of lost military service members who served after 9/11 away to Florida for a five-day experience at what some would call the most magical place on…
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TSA and travel: Passengers still showing up with prohibited items, including loaded guns
Chances are that the bottle of tropical lotion you bought as a souvenir while vacationing in Hawaii and tucked into your bag without realizing it wouldn’t make it through airport security landed in the trash. Likewise, a package of mace spray or a favorite pocketknife stashed in your carry-on soon could be in the hands…
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Record number of Americans expected to travel away from home for Thanksgiving
Nearly 82 million travelers are forecasted to hit the road and the skies this Thanksgiving — a record-breaking number, one North American travel organization predicted. Travel organization AAA estimates 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday travel period from Tuesday through Dec. 1. This includes 1.6 million more…
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Don’t let a layover or flight delay get you down. There are plenty of ways to pass the time at Denver International Airport.
Long layovers. Weather delays. Mechanical issues. A tardy crew. There’s a lot of waiting around when it comes to air travel these days. If you’re stuck at Denver International Airport for an extended period, don’t fret. Instead of just sitting at your gate for hours, have a bit of fun with these ideas. Fill up…
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Quicksilver Colorado weather | Such a Fine Sight to See
Everyone who lives in Colorado knows that the weather can be unpredictable, frightening and turn treacherous on a dime. There can be a violent thunderstorm, complete with golf-ball-sized hail, that will quickly be followed by rainbows and sunshine. The prediction of 1-2 inches of snow, can actually morph into a blizzard. It can take but…
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Quicksilver Colorado weather | Such a Fine Sight to See
Everyone who lives in Colorado knows that the weather can be unpredictable, frightening and turn treacherous on a dime. There can be a violent thunderstorm, complete with golf-ball-sized hail, that will quickly be followed by rainbows and sunshine. The prediction of 1-2 inches of snow, can actually morph into a blizzard. It can take but…
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Big heart behind Big Burger World of southern Colorado | Craving Colorado
CAÑON CITY • The woman stepping up to order at the window is obviously new here. “How big are your burgers?” she asks. Regina Misurelli holds up the to-go box that will just barely contain the burger. “This is the bun,” she says, holding up the other containment that is about the size of the…