AvatarThe Mercury NewsAvatarAvatar7 hours agoWhy do airlines charge so much for checked bags? This obscure rule helps explain whyThe Mercury News - CNN.com Wire ServiceFive out of the six biggest US airlines have raised their checked bag fees since January 2024. Take American Airlines. In 2023, it cost $30 to check a …
AvatarThe Mercury NewsAvatarAvatar1 day ago2 California airports lead nation in fare hikesThe Mercury News - Jonathan Lansner”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful …
AvatarThe Mercury NewsAvatarAvatar1 day agoAfter unsuccessful IVF and multiple health issues, this Bay Area couple found unexpected happiness in SpainThe Mercury News - CNN.com Wire ServiceAfter a number of failed IVF rounds, health issues and the death of their beloved dog, US couple Jason Luban and Selena Medlen were in need of a …
AvatarThe Mercury NewsAvatarAvatar1 day agoYou might spot a mountain lion in California, but attacks like the one that killed a man are rareThe Mercury News - Associated PressLOS ANGELES — If hikers, bikers, campers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts haven’t encountered a mountain lion while in the California …
AvatarThe Mercury NewsAvatarAvatar1 day agoDisneyland is now a historic theme park district: What’s that mean for future projects?The Mercury News - Brady MacDonaldThe DisneylandForward environmental impact report identifies the potential Disneyland Theme Park Historic District as eligible for listing in the …
AvatarThe Mercury NewsAvatarAvatar2 days agoHawaii hike: Big Island slopes, sand and incredible sandwiches — and mai taisThe Mercury News - Tom Bentley, correspondentSo, you’re driving through some hilly, jungly roads for a while, sometimes zig-zagging at slow speeds, because you’re not a maniac, when you come to …
AvatarThe Mercury NewsAvatarAvatar2 days agoNiles: Grown-ups can enjoy Legoland, too — but respectfullyThe Mercury News - Robert NilesMy childhood ended decades ago, but I still love dumping out a box of Lego bricks and building stuff with them. Because I love Lego, I love visiting …
AvatarThe Mercury NewsAvatarAvatar2 days agoWhat to expect at Disneyland’s Pixar Fest 2024The Mercury News - Brady MacDonaldThe Pixar Fest seasonal event coming to the Disneyland resort this spring brings back a fan-favorite fireworks show along with a somewhat “new” …
AvatarThe Mercury NewsAvatarAvatar2 days agoMillions of bizarre, blue sea creatures wash up on Northern California shoresThe Mercury News - John MetcalfeGoing to the beach in Northern California is a little more, let’s say, “interesting” this spring, as the sand in many places has been replaced with …
AvatarThe Mercury NewsAvatarAvatar3 days agoHawaii Travel: 21 fantastic poke bars and markets — and a poke festival this JuneThe Mercury News - Ben Davidson, CorrespondentThere are so many things to love about the Hawaiian islands — the beaches, the rainforests, the mai tais and food. And especially the poke. As soon as …
AvatarThe Mercury NewsAvatarAvatarMar 14Travel Troubleshooter: Vrbo promised to cover my rental bill in Hawaii, so why won’t it?The Mercury News - Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, Inc.DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: My family and I recently rented a house through Vrbo for a vacation stay in Hawaii. When we entered the home, we were …
AvatarThe Mercury NewsAvatarAvatar3 days agoWish You Were Here: Touring ancient Roman ruins in TunisiaThe Mercury News - Jackie BurrellOur adventuresome readers have been circling the globe on some pretty wonderful adventures. Just in the last year, they’ve zip-lined in Costa Rica …