If family vacations leave you wondering what happened to having a little R & R, the answer lies in carving out time for an occasional adults-only weekend getaway. Staying local helps make planning your getaway less complicated and Orange County’s culinary, shopping, and arts capital, Costa Mesa, is the perfect destination for achieving the three […]
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Walking Tour of Cigar City, Tampa’s Historic Latin Quarter
A historic walking tour of Cigar City in Tampa, Florida, reveals the genius of Vicente Martinez-Ybor, quite possibly America’s first Hispanic entrepreneur who, in 1886, orchestrated the development of Ybor City, now Tampa’s Historic Latin Quarter, and Florida’s first industrial town. Being in Tampa for only three days in early January, in the midst of […]
The Innovative Wines of Italy’s Südtirol Alto Adige Region
There are no bad days in Italy, and when you are on a wine and culinary exploration that includes a visit to the breathtakingly beautiful alpine regions of Northern Italy to discover the wines of Südtirol-Alto Adige, it is nothing short of unforgettable! We arrived at Cantina Kaltern where we met Daniel Nogler, our charismatic […]
Eureka Springs: The Halloween City
Celebrate Halloween in true haunted stye with a stay or visit to America’s Most Haunted Hotel, the historic Crescent Hotel, built in 1886 and perched on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. 1886 Crescent Hotel | Photo credit: Harrison Sutcliffe Photography Imagine a quirky village in Northwest Arkansas as ground zero for […]
Denver and the American West: Visit These 5 Historic Spots
The allure of the Wild Wild West lives on in Denver and while you’re in the Mile High City, history buff or not, it’s fun to get a feel for what epitomizes Denver, the American West: whether it be myth or half truths, the aspirations and ambitions that drove cowboys, roundups, gold boom outlaws and […]
Gems of the South: North Carolina’s Crystal Coast 2-Day Itinerary
A visit to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast is much more than a beach vacation, even with 85 miles of pristine shoreline seducing you to stay and play. Often referred to as North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks – the Crystal Coast is full of opportunities to languish beachside, toes in sand; enjoy a multitude of water […]
Gems of the South: Beaufort and North Carolina’s Crystal Coast
This not so hidden gem of a coastal city has been racking up accolades in such noteworthy travel publications as Travel and Leisure, Budget Travel, Yachting Magazine and Coastal Living in the past five years. Could all this be true about Beaufort? America’s Favorite Town” Travel+Leisure Magazine 2014 USA Today’s Charming Small Towns […]
From Tech to Toilets: 10 Tips for First-Time Travelers to Japan
Spend only a few days in Tokyo. One of the most memorable days of our entire 10-day trip was the first whole day we had in Tokyo – a Sunday with the cherry blossoms blooming, we happened to make the right choice to visit the older area of Asakusa to see Sensō-ji temple, Japan’s oldest […]
Adventures in Belize: From Caracol to Caye Caulker
A visit to Belize takes you from jungle adventure to pristine white sand beaches along the bright Caribbean blue sea where explorers of all ages can play and learn. Nature in all its tropical glory is largely unspoiled on the mainland and smaller outer islands, such as Caye (pronounced ‘kē’) Caulker which is a prime […]
Hot Fun in the City: Weekend in Nashville
A weekend in Nashville is not nearly enough time to see and eat all that Music City has to offer, but here are some highlights that will certainly prove you gave it your best. What food is synonymous with Nashville? Why HOT CHICKEN, of course! Here’s a little background on the rise of this red-hot […]