http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195437&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Ftravel%2F Inquirer Travel en-us Mon, 28 May 2012 05:12:14 GMT 2012-05-28T05:12:14Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167231&44=154787825&32=3796&7=195437&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Ftravel%2F20120527_A_C__rsquo_s_Revel_resort__Exciting__creamy__plenty_to_like__mdash__and_not_quite_ready_yet.html It’s not cheap. But then, that’s the idea. When I told a colleague I was heading off to the spanking new, high-style Revel resort and casino in Atlantic City to check out the stayover experience, she looked at me with skeptical disdain."For $400 a night," she shot back, "I pretty much expect to have my feet kissed." Mon, 28 May 2012 05:12:14 GMT 6ae9f87c29c1b5eafb68e89438b6fb2f 2012-05-28T05:12:14Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167231&44=152054475&32=3796&7=195437&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Ftravel%2F20120527_Embracing_the_obsession_while_traveling_with_autistic_son.html If you have ever traveled with a child with autism, you know you must bring along the obsession. For my son, 14, it is Legos. Sun, 27 May 2012 07:47:26 GMT b2a7890442742eb88c956b479b5b875d 2012-05-27T07:47:26Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167231&44=154600845&32=3796&7=195437&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Ftravel%2F20120527_Women_opting_for_the_outdoors_on_their_vacations.html OCALA NA­TION­AL FOR­EST, Fla. — Eri­ka Faulk and her cous­in Gale Rob­in­son could have met up for a week­end spa re­treat or planned a shopping ex­cur­sion, but the two mid­dle-aged, sub­ur­ban moms opted for a week­end learning to shoot guns, build campfires, and track deer deep in the Ocala National Forest. Faulk, Rob­in­son, and about 100 oth­er women were taking part in a three-day work­shop called "Be­com­ing an Out­doors-Wom­an." The pro­gram began two decades ago in Wis­con­sin and has spread to 40 states and Canada as a way to teach women the skills needed to en­joy out­door activities. In Flor­i­da, three workshops are held in dif­fer­ent parts of the state through­out the year. Or­gan­iz­ers say the sessions are so pop­u­lar, they usu­al­ly fill up just days af­ter they are announced. Sun, 27 May 2012 07:43:29 GMT 5cffb6f3ba37c5a7d665d2a0defb2b8f 2012-05-27T07:43:29Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167231&44=154606225&32=3796&7=195437&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Ftravel%2F20120527_Gadget_Guru__Baby_monitor_good_for_trips.html Lorex makes cutting-edge video-security systems for remote monitoring, often across multiple networks. The company’s newest video monitor thinks small — baby small. The Live View Video Baby Monitor lets caregivers keep an eye and ear on little ones, and with its light weight and easy interface, is a good bet for trips. The system can operate wirelessly, but the rechargeable battery life can vary between four and seven hours, depending on features in use, so you will feel most secure using the included wall adapters. Range is up to about 150 feet indoors, up to 450 feet outdoors, but obstructions can reduce the range substantially. The parent unit has a bright 2.4-inch LCD screen and a stand that doubles as a belt clip. In the dark, the camera switches to night vision. The caregiver can soothe the child via an integrated two-way intercom. A very cool feature is that up to three additional videocamera units can be added to the system, so caregivers can monitor up to four different rooms — nice options for a growing family, or one that does a lot of running around. — Judi Dash Sun, 27 May 2012 01:11:02 GMT 2d8039406b2257687f18f0e44c4ecbc7 2012-05-27T01:11:02Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167231&44=154606255&32=3796&7=195437&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Ftravel%2F20120527_Golden_Gate_Bridge_turns_75.html SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden Gate Bridge is turning 75 on May 27. And what a historic span it’s been. Big, bold, and orange, the bridge is a beloved symbol of San Francisco and one of the most instantly recognizable landmarks in the world.But for all its photogenic qualities, the bridge is uniquely accessible. You can drive across, walk across, bike across, sail beneath it, even scream over it in a daring display of aerial acrobatics. (OK, to do that, you’d have to be in the Navy’s Blue Angels flying squad during Fleet Week.) The public can also celebrate the bridge’s three-quarters of a century by taking part in many events scheduled from now through the fall, including art exhibitions, film screenings, tours, and talks. Sun, 27 May 2012 01:07:23 GMT e8754b6cdfc56f04a1793be3b071f97b 2012-05-27T01:07:23Z