6 Icy Cold Places to Chill
I know a lot of people despise cold weather, ice and snow. I don't really blame them it can be ugly and brutal. But on the other hand it can be shiny, white and stunning too. Since winter comes and…
Best Places to Escape Winter in the Caribbean
Long before the arctic-blast blew its way into many areas of the country, I was dreaming about a tropical vacation. Somewhere warm with good food, white sand and sparkling blue water. Nothing fancy, just a chance to escape the…
My Guide to Washington State’s National Parks
I love visiting a national park, and Washington is home to some beauties. The best thing about a national park vacation is you can pick your own itinerary and make visiting parks part of the journey--or the destination. Here's some…
Blackberry Farm in the Great Smoky Mountains
Every once in a while, you bump into one of those places that has it all. You could spend a month there and never try everything or get bored. Today I'm dreaming of one of those places located in the…
3 River Cruises for Fall Foliage
It's still plenty warm outside, but you can feel the slightest hints of fall starting to settle in. School is back in session, and the nights are cool and clear. I think it's the best time of year when you…
Frank and Foliage
Autumn is a perfect time to get to know America’s greatest architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Seeing the fall colors with their hues explosion fills me with a sense of renewal, energy, and a feeling that anything is possible. When this…
Top Romantic Getaways
Wondering where to go for you next romantic getaway? Here are 5 terrific romantic hotels and destinations that are my favorites: San Jose Hotel, Austin, Texas Young Hearts be free tonight. The San Jose is a 1939 motor lodge turned…
Back to School Travel
Forget Back to School...it's Back to Travel Sales! Travel this summer has been tough. Not only have prices really gone up due to fuel costs, but with travel confidence at an all-time high, the industry - which has not fully…
Family Travel: Rehearse the Security Line
The airport can be stressful when you are trying to make a quick trip to the gate and get everyone fed and happy before boarding. One thing you can do before you leave is rehearse the security checkpoint. Make it…
Family Destination: Amelia Island, Florida
How could an Island known as a haven for Pirates and their buried treasure not be an ideal destination for a family vacation? The up-to-no-good buccaneers are long gone, but the colorful history of this Island in Florida - that…