NORTHEAST OHIO TRAVEL NEWS

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Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and whether you've served in the armed forces yourself or simply want to honor those who have, there are plenty of places in Ohio to pay your respects -- or simply have fun.  Full story »

Ohio bed-and-breakfasts win top honors. Salt Fork State Park Resort near Cambridge is offering a "Cool Nights, Hot Tub" package through Wednesday,Dec. 30 Full story »

The 16-deck Oasis of the Seas spans 1,200 feet from bow to stern. Its 2,700 cabins can accommodate 6,300 passengers and 2,100 crew. Commissioned by Royal Caribbean International, the ship cost $1.5 billion and took two and a half years to build at the STX Finland Oy shipyard in Turku, southwestern Finland. Full story »

I have to confess that I consider much of the Caribbean to be homogeneous. Plant a palm tree on a beach somewhere, and I have trouble distinguishing one island from another. Jamaica -- with its own culture, its own music, its own food, its own art and its vibrant history -- is an exception. It's a real country, not just another generic island. Full story »

Special events and travel deals for Halloween, Thanksgiving. Full story »

Winter is high season in the Caribbean, but many hotels and resorts are offering good deals to make up for lagging bookings.  Full story »

When I was a kid, a highlight of my family's annual trek to Milwaukee was a trip to one of the major breweries in the city. Fast-forward four decades -- fond memories intact -- when we planned our early-summer visit on the eve of my aunt's 90th birthday. Then it dawned on me: How cool would it be to take another turn down brewery lane?  Full story »

Rich in German heritage and endless architectural flourishes, Milwaukee is a beautiful old city with an energetic, youthful vibe. All walks of life seem to stroll the city's downtown, meandering from restaurants and taverns to shops and handsome urban housing. Well-maintained city neighborhoods add polish to the allure.  Full story »

Fall color is expected to peak throughout the state this weekend and next. Ohio's 74 state parks have lots of activities planned for the last weeks of October.  Full story »

In a day where the Internet gives travelers access to the same booking tools once exclusive to agents, the human touch of a local agent remains a desirable option for a persistent group of consumers and business clients. Those customers are helping sustain the few brick-and-mortar agencies that still exist in Northeast Ohio. Full story »

Don't bet on the Browns winning in Pittsburgh anytime soon. Better to save your money on a new place to gamble, the stunning Rivers Casino on Pittsburgh's North Side. Full story »

Readers of Travel + Leisure voted Cleveland the best city for an affordable getaway in its just-released annual favorite cities survey. Full story »

With precautions and a healthy dose of common sense, frequent fliers and vacationers needn't cancel travel plans during flu season. Full story »

Three remote islands in South Florida have beautiful beaches and beautiful views, but not the hordes of tourists you find in other Florida spots. Full story »