Things to Do in California’s San Gabriel Valley
California’s San Gabriel Valley lies just east of Los Angeles. Some of its well-known cities include Pasadena, San Marino, and of course…
Cherry Blossoms Peak in Washington, D.C.!
The Washington, D.C., cherry blossoms reached peak bloom this week, a little earlier than expected, thanks to the warm weather. Peak bloom…
Mid-Autumn in Atlantic City
Don’t you just love hotels? They’re theatrical and cozy at the same time, a place to escape and a place to feel…
A Mid-Summer Night’s Stay in New York City’s Seaport District
The Brooklyn Bridge dominates New York’s historic Seaport District the way that the Duomo de Santa Maria del Fiore dominates Florence, a…
Zion National Park in Utah
It was hard to believe we were in the desert. With its lush trees and flowing waters, Utah’s Zion National Park looked…
Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada
Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada makes for a fabulous day trip from Las Vegas or a side stop on the way to Utah.
Two Days in Maryland
The geese glided across the sparkling blue water. The long branches of the white birches reached upward, standing out against the deep…
Two Days in Atlantic City, New Jersey
As I spread out our lunch of grilled kielbasa and fresh cheeses, aboard a ferry that was rocking in the rain, Atlantic…