24 Hours in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana, is a wholly unique city, thanks to its French predominance, meld of cultures, and rare combination of laid-back attitude…
10 Things to do in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts, is most (in)famous for the witch hysteria of 1692. And that’s a shame, because Salem was a major port city…
Where to Stay in Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the greatest cities in the world for history lovers. The so-called Hub of the Universe is nearly…
10 Most Fun States in America
The personal-finance site WalletHub recently ranked all 50 states by 26 fun factors, ranging from casinos per capita to time of last…
10 Best U.S. Cities for a Staycation
Are the travel challenges of sold-out summer leading you to consider a staycation at home? I’m with you. After the multiple miseries…
A Taste of Mayan Culture on Cozumel, Mexico
The surf splashed up in jagged clouds of white as it pounded the black shoreline. Birds soared above. I tried to keep…
Half Moon Cay — Holland America’s Exclusive Island in The Bahamas
I stood shoulder-deep in the cool turquoise water and could see clear to my bare feet on the soft sand. The glowing…
10 Fun Things to Do in Las Vegas, Nevada
“Dean Martin” drank my martini. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. Okay, he wasn’t really Dean Martin; he was…