Travel: Petra's preservation problem, rocking in Rockford, Ill. and more

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Petra faces a preservation struggle Christine Dell'Amore The rose-colored city of stone suffers from tourist overload, but conservation efforts are underway. Where to stay and what to do in Petra, Jordan This week's best travel bargains Talk About Travel The Post's travel writers and editors discuss your travel stories, questions, gripes and more. Cheap Trick guitarist puts the rock in Rockford Andrea Sachs Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen plays tour guide in the Illinois town he has called home for decades. Cruise safety, or lack thereof Christopher Elliott Is legislation passed two years ago working to improve security aboard cruise ships? That's surprisingly hard to say. Scuba-crossing SIGN LANGUAGE | The Post is looking for the best shots of amusing signs from the world of travel. Here's one of them. Philly's grand boulevard, now grander Robert DiGiacomo The new Barnes art museum is leading a cultural revival along Philadelphia's version of the Champs-Elysees. Letters to the Travel editor An article on traveling to Kenosha, Wis., starts a reader on a trip down memory lane. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy