Often referred to as The Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach has been attracting families seeking a value beach vacation for years. In fact, it’s the most popular family beach destination on the East Coast, with more than 15 million visitors each […]
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Kansas City, More than BBQ and Blues
Our first stop was the Steamboat Arabia, KC’s number one tourist attraction. The “King Tut’s Tomb of the Missouri River” is a museum housing a huge collection of artifacts from the steamboat that sunk in 1856 when it was carrying […]
Discover South Carolina’s Dark Corner
The area was coined the Dark Corner and many believed that it was because of the people. They were whisky-makers, drinkers and backwoods-type people who were suspicious of outsiders. But in reality it was dubbed the dark corner in 1832, […]
North Carolina’s Wine Country
Southern wines haven’t had a good following until recently. Most weren’t that good and were mostly made from Muscadine grapes. But the 36 plus wineries in the Yadkin Valley are producing great-tasting, award-winning wines from a surprisingly large variety of […]
Boston, the walking city
Boston is a great, walkable city; in fact it’s been nicknamed America’s Walking City, so no need for a rental car once you arrive. The T subway system is also pretty extensive so when you don’t feel like walking just […]
Boone is Bursting with Summer Fun
Named after Daniel Boone, the legendary explorer and hunter who maintained a hunting camp in the area, Boone boasts several attractions that play homage to its namesake.. Boone is also home to Appalachian State University, giving the town a college […]
Warm Up in One of America’s Prettiest Winter Towns
Nestled high in the North Carolina Mountains is the quaint village of Blowing Rock. Pretty any time of the year, winter – when the town is blanketed in white fluffy snow – is the best time to visit. Travel and […]
Exploring the Sights and Smells of Chicago
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is a city of magnificent lakefront parks, world-class museums and stunning architecture. And, with Southwest flying non-stop from Greenville to Chicago, it’s now much easier to hop on a plane and explore […]
Say Osiyo to Oklahoma
Oklahoma City I have never seen as many wranglers, boots, and cowboy hats as when I stepped off the plane in Oklahoma City. That’s saying a lot, since I lived in Dallas and the Southwest for many years. But this […]
Top 10 Places in the US to Feed the Animals
As far as family trips go, these places are relatively inexpensive. They can be done on a weekend or incorporated into a longer trip. Some places charge by the carload and for other’s it’s as cheap as buying a loaf […]
Caribbean Paradise at Punta Faro Resort on Isla Mucura
Located about three hours away from Cartagena and accessible only by boat, this small island paradise is a way to get away from it all. The island itself is a national park and Punta Faro Resort has eleven acres and […]
Cartagena, the Historic Caribbean Walled City
An easy, short one hour flight on Avencia Airlines will get you from Bogota to Cartagena de Indias. This walled-city is full of history and charm. Founded in 1533, it’s a Unesco World Heritage Site and people come from all […]
Bogota, Colombia a Chic Capital City Nestled in the Mountains
Once considered the “bad boy” of South America, Colombia is trying hard to change the world’s perception of the country. Where once drug cartels made the news and headlines, today’s Colombia is considered a safe, emerging global travel destination. From […]
Top 5 Best Kept Secrets about Cabo San Lucas
1) Cabo does not have the best beaches. First of all, the beaches are public which means that you will constantly have vendors coming up to you while you are trying to soak up the rays, selling everything from bracelets […]
Five Unexpected Beaches on St. Thomas
St. Thomas is one of the busiest cruise ports in the Caribbean with as many as six cruise ships docked on a given day. It’s an island torn between commercialism, with U.S.-based fast food chains and department stores, and its […]