BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Sometimes called “Palermo Queens,” the Villa Crespo barrio is located at the southern end of Palermo Soho with the unspoiled charm of tree-lined, cobblestone streets for which Buenos Aires is renowned.

This neighbourhood, however, is much less touristy than its Palermo neighbours and the Porteños -- as the local residents are affectionately known -- dominate the scene here in cafes, boutiques, bars and clubs.

SAN DIEGO – US Airways will begin daily nonstop service from Lindbergh Field (San Diego International Airport) to Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., effective June 8.

Currently, no carrier offers nonstop service between Lindbergh and Reagan.

The new service is part of six new daily nonstop flights to Reagan and include Augusta, Ga.; Minneapolis; Fayetteville, Ark.; Montreal, Quebec and Toronto.

February, March and often April are perfect months to get in those last-minute snowboarding and ski trips.

With winter travel rates dropping as the season progresses, why not book that last-minute trip? Of particular interest to many travelers every winter is Aspen, Colo. This particular ski locale is close to the city, making transportation easy without a rental car.

Not surprisingly, when any country or territory takes the bold step to legalize same-sex marriage, the business community subsequently decides it is acceptable to adopt a gay-positive attitude.

Such was the case in countries like Canada following the 2005 Same-Sex Marriage Act and it now appears to be the circumstance in Argentina since the passing of the new law in 2010.