Travel

Gas Prices Expected To Drop As Summer Travel Season Nears

Analysts predict this will be the cheapest summer at the pump since the end of the recession.

2013/05/19

(A Marriott hotel, a Loew's hotel, and the Hard Rock Café converge at 12th and Market Streets in center city. Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Center City As A Vacation Destination

If a special event brings you to center city Philadelphia, why not make a night and day of it?

2013/05/16

(A dining deck at a Bermuda hotel. File photo by Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: The Merry Month of May

May: it’s my favorite getaway month.

2013/05/09

(The adult beverage section of O'Reilly's Tap Room and Kitchen. Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Dining Out With Youngsters

Traveling with children can mean compromises at lunch and dinner, but it doesn’t have to.

2013/05/02

(The Kitty Knight House, in Georgetown, Md. Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Georgetown, Maryland

Celebration of the War of 1812 bicentennial continues next month with a rousing celebration of the woman who stopped a British admiral in his tracks.

2013/04/25

(A trolley carries visitors to and from Chocolate World, the Hershey factory attraction. Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Hershey, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania can take credit for creating your insatiable craving for chocolate — and for indulging it.

2013/04/18

(A chartered sailboat. Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: ‘Bare’ Boat Charters

It’s exciting and dynamic, but not as sexy as it sounds.

2013/04/11

(Joncarl Lachman takes a moment away from preparing for the grand opening of his restaurant in East Passyunk. Photo provided)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Dutch Food, Italian Food, and Time-Saving Recipes

This week on “What’s Cooking,” Hadas Kuznits previews a new Northern European restaurant coming to South Philly, talks with a local chef about his upcoming tour of Italy, and hears from a local chef about her new cookbook.

2013/04/04

(The entrance to a New York City subway station. If you have difficulty with stairs, investigate online which stations have -- or don't have -- handicap access. Photo by Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Subway Tips for Young and Old

Let’s sort out the senior discounts and dish them up with some subway savvy for riders of any age.

2013/04/04

(The Guiness Storehouse Pub, in Dublin, Ireland. Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Irish Pubs For St. Patty’s Day

The Guinness Storehouse, in Dublin, provides not only the authentic brew but a fabulous scenic view.

2013/03/07

(A pleasant poolside chat aboard a cruise ship. Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Cruise Ship Tips

Cruise ships have been getting a lot of attention lately -– mostly the bad kind. But here are a few helpful hints to get more enjoyment and less stress from a cruising getaway.

2013/02/21