African adventure: Travel agent finds natural wonderland, big game (The Pantagraph) Indiana Jones and Hal Graff share two things in common: a love of adventure and a fear of snakes. Never mind lions and tigers. Graff, of Bloomington, was clear when he e-mailed outfitters in South Africa the timing of his safari had to be when the odds of encountering snakes were low.

Bad times can be the best times to travel (The Salt Lake Tribune) The stock market is swooning. The economy is wobbling. An election is pending. The future is foggy. Sounds like a great time to take a vacation. What better way to relieve stress?

All-inclusive resorts lose low-budget image with chic decor, luxe spas (USA Today) The all-inclusive concept is more attractive than ever in a time of financial free-fall.