U.S. Travel
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A weekend in ... Omaha, Neb.
Enjoy this Midwestern city on a variety of budgets.
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Spend a weekend in San Diego, Calif.
Budget: Getting there: Depending on traffic, the drive from Los Angeles to San Diego is about 2-3 hours. Frequent one-way sale rates to Los Angeles start at $124 and from $149 during non-sale periods; nonstop AirTran or Delta. Stay: Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast is located in "One of 10 Great Neighborhoods in America" and just one block from dozens of award-winning restaurants, wine bars, boutiques and vintage bookstores.
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A weekend in Annapolis
The U.S. Naval Academy and the Banneker-Douglass Museum give historical context to the area.
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Weekend in the Twin Cities
The Guthrie Theater, Mall of America and Lake Harriet are among the places to see.
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A weekend in ... Sedona, Ariz.
Enjoy the outdoors and scenic vistas of this southwestern town.
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Weekend in Fredericksburg, Texas
BUDGET Getting there: Fredericksburg is 70 miles from San Antonio and 75 miles from Austin. During airfare sale periods, one-way rates to San Antonio start from $79; nonstop AirTran or Delta. Stay: Nearly a dozen cabins, chalets and a lodge make up the 26-acre Barons CreekSide.
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Weekend in Monterey County, Calif.
Enjoy the postcard-perfect views of this serene coastal area.
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Weekend in Leavenworth, Wash.
This German-themed town outside of Seattle offers a four-season playgrounds for adventurists and explorers.
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Weekend in ... St. Michaels, Md.
Enjoy a maritime-themed vacation in this picturesque Chesapeake Bay town.
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Weekend in Saratoga, N.Y.
From horse racing to white water rafting, Saratoga offers activities for the whole family.
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Relax in Lake Geneva
Enjoy a relaxing weekend in this picturesque community outside of Milwaukee.
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Weekend in Mystic, Ct.
Maritime history buffs will enjoy exploring this town located about a 100 miles from Boston.
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Weekend in . . . Lewes, Del.
This quaint community is popular for its 17th-century homes and buildings and four miles of pristine bay beaches.
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A weekend in Ouray, Colo.
Enjoy hiking, ghost tours and whitewater rafting in this picturesque destination.
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Weekend in Catalina Island, Calif.
This Southern California vacation destination offers snorkeling, history and romantic vistas.
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Portland lights up the senses
Portland balances municipal renovation without losing any of its old-school aesthetic charm.
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Weekend in Pittsburgh
BUDGET Getting there Frequent sale periods start at $89 each way. Regular rates start at $117 with a 21-day advance purchase; nonstop AirTran or Delta. Stay In the midst of Steel Town is a Victorian inn with a heavy Key West influence. The Parador, built in the 1870s, offers guest rooms with gas fireplaces, museum-quality antiques and a private bath.
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A weekend in St. George, Utah
St. George offers family-friendly fun regardless of your travel budget.
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Weekend in Chicago
Enjoy the Windy City on a variety of budgets.
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Weekend in Washington, D.C.
The nation's capital can educate and delight visitors on a variety of budgets.
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Weekend in St. Croix
The whole family can enjoy this tropical destination on a variety of budgets.
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A weekend in Portland, Ore.
Enjoy "The City of Roses" on a variety of budgets, from budget to splurge.
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Michigan modern architecture a draw for travelers
DETROIT (AP) — Stop by the Minoru Yamasaki-designed McGregor Memorial Conference Center at Wayne State University in Detroit and its halls are open for a stroll through what's considered a masterpiece from the World Trade Center architect. Across the state in Muskegon, at St.
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Michelle Obama wax figure unveiled at NYC museum
NEW YORK (AP) — Madame Tussauds' in New York has unveiled a wax figure of Michelle Obama in a one-shouldered white gown inspired by the one she wore to the inaugural ball. The first lady's likeness joined a wax tuxedo-clad President Barack Obama on Tuesday.
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Weekend in Crested Butte
Enjoy this skier's paradise on a variety of budgets.

