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The real cost of ‘cheap’ flights

It’s easy enough to find the lowest airfare these days, thanks to online flight aggregator sites like Travelocity and Kayak. Still, when it comes to comparing airline add-on fees, it can be a challenge trying to figure out which hidden costs you need to plan for.

Yosemite adding 400 acres of wetlands, meadow to park

Visitors to Yosemite National Park in California have more room to roam after official on Wednesday announced a 400-acre expansion of the park — its largest in nearly 70 years.

Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park not for the weak of heart

The trail is hard, especially for people who don’t hike often. And the last part is treacherous. But it is doable. And the awe of seeing the entire canyon before you is so satisfying, it makes the crowded trail behind you worth every second.

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How to protect your money when traveling

When you’re traveling, you’re thinking about seeing the sights and having fun. However, if you let your guard down while on vacation, you can put your money at risk.

Planned beach home development on Lake Tahoe breaks ground

Work has begun on some of the first beach homes on Lake Tahoe in more than 30 years. The Tahoe Beach Club broke ground Monday on the $300 million project that will include 143 new condos and a private beach on the east side of the lake.

Germany warns ‘Pokemon Go’ fans about risks of playing at airports

Police and the airport operators’ association in Germany are warning of the potential dangers of playing “Pokemon Go” in some airport areas, saying so-called Pokestops beyond security controls should be deleted to avoid possible incidents.

 
Hotels in 10 states and DC might have been hit by hackers

An undisclosed number of people who used credit cards at 20 Hyatt, Sheraton, Marriott, Westin and other hotels in 10 states and the District of Columbia might have had their cards compromised as a result of hack of the hotels’ payment system.

How to book last-minute travel plans on the cheap

If you haven’t given yourself much time to compare rates across a few weeks in a given season, or keep tabs on prices with a smartphone app that delivers price alerts, you’ll need to explore other ways to snag a great deal on that weekend getaway or last-minute retreat.

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