Beth Harpaz

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Envelopes in Marriott hotels invite tips for maids

Beth Harpaz · September 15, 2014 10:43 pm

Fall tourism rising: Fewer crowds, nice weather

Beth Harpaz · September 10, 2014 6:57 pm

This June 2013 photo shows Abigail Austin taking a selfie on a trip to Lisbon, Portugal, when she was 17. Young travelers say they enjoy taking selfies to preserve and curate travel memories while sharing experiences with friends. But some older travelers worry that spending too much time on social media can be a distraction from enjoying and learning about a place. (AP Photo/Susan Austin Photography)

Teens love vacation selfies; adults, not so much

Beth Harpaz · July 30, 2014 4:49 pm

FILE - This March 2, 2014 file photo shows Kevin Spacey, from left, Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lawrence, Ellen Degeneres and Jared Leto join other celebrities for a group selfie during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)

What’s a group selfie? Usie (pronounced uss-ee)

Beth Harpaz · July 30, 2014 12:18 pm

Nordstrom ads feature models with disabilities

Beth Harpaz · July 16, 2014 1:09 pm

This May 16, 2014 photo shows Disney castmembers testing the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The ride will be open to park guests on May 28. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Tips for saving money on a theme park visit

Beth Harpaz · May 21, 2014 4:01 pm

This undated photo released by Far and Away Adventures shows campers drinking wine on a "glamping" _ glamour camping _ expedition on the Middle Fork of Idaho's Salmon River. Glamping is one of a number of made-up words that are used in the travel industry to describe niche vacations, such as staycation, bleisure (business and leisure) and honeyteering (volunteering on a honeymoon). (AP Photo/Far and Away Adventures)

Staycation or bleisure? Travel loves made-up words

Beth Harpaz · April 9, 2014 3:20 pm

Cruise trends 2014: Image rehab and new ships

Beth Harpaz · January 24, 2014 10:09 pm

Cruise industry announces passenger bill of rights

Beth Harpaz · May 22, 2013 10:27 pm

This Thursday, May 2, 2013 photo shows pharmacist Simon Gorelikov holding a generic emergency contraceptive at the Health First Pharmacy in Boston. New rules permitting 15-year-olds to get the morning-after pill without a prescription are being debated by teens as well as adults, with some saying it will help kids who can't confide in an adult, while others say the lower age infringes on a parent's right to know what's going on. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Debate over morning-after pill for 15-year-olds

Beth Harpaz · May 4, 2013 4:00 am

This Jan. 1, 2012 photo provided by the Virginia State Parks and the Department of Conservation and Recreation shows Virginia State Parks ranger Bob Flippen, right, at Virginiaâs High Bridge Trail State Park leading a group of hikers on a First Day Hike in Va. The hike was one of 400 First Day Hikes held at state parks last Jan. 1. More than 600 are planned for this Jan. 1. (AP Photo/Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation)

Free guided hikes Jan. 1 in parks in all 50 states

Beth Harpaz · December 19, 2012 10:00 pm

This January 2012 publicity photo provided by Disneyland shows costumed actors at the theme parkâs Three Kings Day celebration in Anaheim, Calif. Disneyland launched the event in 2012 as a test and is expanding it in January 2013 because it proved so popular. Itâs one of a number of Three Kings Day celebrations taking place around the U.S., where the Jan. 6 holiday is especially popular in Hispanic communities. (AP Photo/Disneyland)

Disneyland expands Three Kings Day celebration

Beth Harpaz · December 18, 2012 10:20 pm