Taiwan: $867 round-trip airfare to Taipei on Air China

Taipei in April? You can do it for $867 round-trip, including all taxes and fees, between LAX and the Taiwanese capital on Air China.

New York: Morgan Library's exhibition is a creature feature

Whether Edgar Allan Poe made you fear ravens or Charles M. Schulz’s Snoopy made you want a beagle, a new show at the Morgan Library & Museum may help you reconnect with your favorite beasts.

Hip, hip, hooray: Leggings help fight the battle of the bulge

The folks at Lysse Leggings are a bit controlling, as it were, with their mix-and-match stretch leggings and tank tops.

Yosemite National Park: Camping in Tuolumne, for the uninitiated

Want a Yosemite backcountry camping experience without a lot of hassle? The Yosemite Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that supports the national park, offers three-day Family Camping Jamborees in July that take the guesswork out of car camping.

Las Vegas: Rappel Valley of Fire's red-rock slabs for $99-$119

Do something different on your next trip to Las Vegas, especially if you have teens in tow. Take a break from the dancing fountains, gaming tables or the crowded Strip to see a more natural side of Sin City: Valley of Fire State Park. Awesome Adventures offers a half-day rappelling excursion that's on sale this month for $99-$119 a person.

Tanzania: See Serengeti migrations, big game animals on safari

Timing matters when it comes to wildlife migrations in Tanzania. This classic safari in May sponsored by the Santa Ana Zoo provides a chance to witness the spectacular wildebeest and zebra migrations along the Serengeti plains as well as see close-ups of lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos and more.

Spring break: It's Mexico, Miami and Vegas for party people

What’s “in” for spring break this year? Some U.S. spots are luring more of the party-hearty, based on bookings with a top travel agency.

This is what you like to do on vacation; some of it's not nice

You like to eat, you like to take pictures and you like to shop. You’re big on museums, and you’re into skiing and snowboarding. If you could vacation with a celeb, you’d choose Taylor Swift, Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey and Leonardo DiCaprio, in that order.

Friday Travel Ticker: KISS this mini golf course hello

Las Vegas' new KISS-themed Monster Mini Golf course opens March 15, allowing customers to dress like a face-painted freak while playing an indoor, glow-in-the-dark 18-hole mini golf course. The KISS compound, across from the Hard Rock, also features an arcade, a wedding chapel, VIP room, live DJ, and the “Rock 'n Roll All Nite” Café. Price of golf: $12. Info: (702) 558-6256 . . . . Crews worked around the clock Thursday to keep Interstate 80 open after a winter storm stalled over Lake Tahoe, dumping 6 feet of snow in high elevations . . . . Traffic along Highway 1 in Monterey County will be stopped at times Friday for filming, at two points: near Bixby Bridge and Hurricane Point . . . . Rowing teams from around the country will compete in more than 100 races during the 39th Annual San Diego Crew Classic, March 31-April 1, on Mission Bay. There will...

Washington, D.C., cherry blossoms expected earlier than usual

Cherry blossom fans, plan for early pinkiness.

Disneyland shuts gates as crowds overwhelm 24-hour Leap Day event

Disneyland had to close its gates for several hours during its 24-hour Leap Day celebration when after-work crowds overwhelmed the Anaheim theme park.