April 21, 2014
It took me a while to book my first cruise. I was concerned that I would be “bored on board” or that I wouldn’t have enough time in port. Having now cruised on three different Carnival ships within the last six months, I needn’t have worried. Whether traveling with girlfriends, a sweetie, or solo, I […]
April 13, 2014
You don’t need a passport to land the perfect beach destination. There are hundreds of US islands to visit that offer a perfect ocean-side retreat. Using a criterion of attractive beaches, good selection of restaurants and active pursuits, these are some of the best. Block Island, RI Floating 12 miles from the coast of Rhode […]
March 24, 2014
From sea to shining sea, US photos are some of the most iconic and recognized places in the world. Arguably, each state has its own unique sights, some of which may appeal to one set of photographers while snubbed by others. The list below, in no particular order, is not comprehensive, but rather just a […]
March 20, 2014
Grab your tube and water shoes and get ready for a true wet ’n’ wild adventure — a journey that starts with a mostly uphill jungle trek hauling your own professional-grade inflatable tube and includes fording a portion of the beautiful, green Caves Branch River. The vigorous hike through the untainted rainforest followed by an […]
March 19, 2014
“I am not running down that cliff!” I shouted down to Jeff my snowshoe guide, as I emerged out of the Deschutes National Forest onto the top of the awfully big… snowdrift. Unbidden, visions of my flailing body tumbling headlong downhill until the inevitable face-plant brake in the snow flashed through my mind. I could […]
March 14, 2014
I didn’t want to do it. Every fiber of my being was screaming, “NO!” The seemingly vertical drop looked bottomless. But I had no choice… after all, I had a reputation to maintain. I’d already nailed adrenaline stunts like skydiving, hang gliding, and tons of bad-ass roller coasters with ease. So why was a “little” […]
March 10, 2014
“You have to stop at Wall Drug,” said Kathy, my buffalo safari guide at Custer State Park. I’d just told her that my road trip in South Dakota was taking me to the Badlands the next day. “And make sure you get one of their homemade donuts – they’re legendary.” Decision made. I’ll travel just about […]
March 4, 2014
I must admit, I was a bit surprised. I’d never thought of Houston as a place for a family getaway. My first visit changed my opinion of the largest city in Texas due to the variety of attractions and activities to please every member of the family. Here are some of the best things to do for […]
March 4, 2014
When it comes to finding a family-friendly vacation spot that offers perfect weather, vibrant colonial cities, calm crystal-water beaches, important and fun cultural sites, and delicious local cuisine, few places can beat the Yucatán state of Mexico. Mérida, the capital of the Yucatán state, is a great base for exploring the region. The city itself […]
March 3, 2014
Looking for a last-minute spring break destination? A Rosarito spring break at the Rosarito Beach Hotel in Baja California, Mexico, offers students families, and ex-pats everything they’d want in an affordable beach getaway. This iconic hotel was made popular mid-century as a retreat that catered to Mexican presidents, international royalty, and Hollywood stars, and the […]