Samahita Retreat client receiving a message Take time out to renew your mind, body and spirit by exploring new places while having wonderful experiences. The Samahita Yoga Retreat in Thailand will give you the best of both worlds, a vacation and wellness in one. Samahita Retreat was established in 2003 on the island of Koh Samui, and has been called by many a "hidden gem". Owned and directed by yoga and lifestyle teacher, Paul Dallaghan, the Yoga retreat center has...

Before you pack your bags and take off, find out all you can about the places you are visiting. Information about various destinations can be found at travel agencies, tourist offices, travel guides, and on the Web. The more you know about the place before visiting, the more relaxed your trip will be. Be sure to have your travel documents in order. You will need a passport as well as any necessary visas for the countries you plan to visit...

As these signs suggest, the Seattle neighborhood of Fremont just might consider itself the center of the universe. (Photo: Christopher Reynolds/Los Angeles Times/MCT) Pike Place Market. The Space Needle. Pioneer Square. Check, check and check. If you've hit these obvious Seattle destinations, you're not a newbie. But maybe you're not an insider either. So, this 21-stop Seattle checklist is for you. It skirts those three attractions and several other popular stops to make more room for Ballard, Capitol Hill, Fremont...

Leave it to the kids. They scored the best moose and bear shots on our recent trip to Yellowstone. Of course, they were taking pictures of their tiny stuffed moose and the giant bear that was along for the ride rather than the real thing. They photographed their moose -- which they named Mr. and Mrs. Moose -- everywhere we went -- at the campfire, on a kayak, at Old Faithful, the top of a hiking trail, even the outdoor...

If you want extra leg room, ask for seats by emergency exits or doors. They have more leg room than regular seats due to FAA regulations. These seats are usually only available at check-in. If you want privacy from your in-flight neighbor, put on a set of Walkman headphones -- even if you are not listening to them. Be sure to bring a comfortable set of headphones if it's going to be a long flight. Drink an adequate amount of...

Appeared as "Trip Doctor" in T+L Magazine Question submitted by Michael Gartenlaub, Long Island, N.Y. Trip Doctor’s Answer If you are at all concerned about out-of-country medical expenses, especially the cost of an emergency evacuation, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” I know many experienced travelers who still think such insurance is for worrywarts. But consider this: an evacuation after a heart attack in the Caribbean might cost $20,000, while getting home in an air ambulance from a more remote...

Book early. Get your tickets between 30 to 60 days prior to your departure (except if you’re traveling during the holidays). Booking even further out may nab you better seats, though you might miss out on fare sales. Use seatguru.com’s detailed cabin maps to uncover any idiosyncrasies, such as an unmovable armrest, limited floor space, or a window with an obscured view. Sign up for alerts if the seats you want aren’t available when you book. Expertflyer.com, an air-travel-planning tool,...

The end is near, the Mayans say. As tourists head to Central America for a front-row seat, the Daily Telegraph rounds up other Apocalypse-themed places and trips around the world. Check out the destinations that'll truly make you feel like it's all coming to an end. (MORE: Is the World Coming to an End? NASA Weighs In) ...

(Getty Images) CHICAGO (AP) — If the wireless Internet connection during your holiday flight seems more reliable than it used to, you could have the humble potato to thank. While major airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on many flights, the signal strength can be spotty. Airlines and aircraft makers have been striving to improve this with the growing use of wireless devices and the number of people who don't want to be disconnected, even 35,000 feet up. (READ: Top 10 Places...

(Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — For many passengers, air travel is only about finding the cheapest fare. But as airlines offer a proliferating list of add-on services, from early boarding to premium seating and baggage fees, the ability to comparison-shop for the lowest total fare is eroding. (READ: Six Rights Airlines Hope You Don't Know) Global distribution systems that supply flight and fare data to travel agents and online ticketing services like Orbitz and Expedia, accounting for half of all...

In this photo taken Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, travelers enjoy drinks and dishes at ICE Bar in Terminal 3. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green) CHICAGO -- Getting stranded at an airport once meant enduring hours of boredom in a kind of travel purgatory with nothing to eat but fast food. These days, it can seem more like passing through the gates of Shangri-la to find spas, yoga studios, luxury shopping and restaurant menus crafted by...

Snow filled roads lead to the Arkansas Capitol building on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Little Rock, Ark., after a winter storm brought 10 inches of snow to much of the state. (AP Photo/Kelly P. Kissel) Winter Storm Euclid is moving into the Ohio Valley and northeastern states, snarling airports and roadways ahead of its path. (MORE: ) The storm is dumping six to twelve inches of snow throughout the region, and winter storm warnings stretch from Indiana to Maine....