In southwest Florida, Alligator Bay's authentic local rums

It all began when Alex Voss moved from Florida to Hawaii in the summer of 2012 to work on a landscaping project at a new Courtyard by Marriott on Maui. Hoping to experience the island beyond the duration of his assignment, Alex applied for a distille

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After 200 years, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania reaches tourism pinnacle

There’s a little village in the heart of the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains that has seen more than its share of booms and busts during the course of its 200-year history. We recently visited the charming town for a second time. This time during its

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A super off-season weekend at Daddy O Hotel on the New Jersey shore

As September ‘19 edged towards October, the fam and I had an open weekend, and we wanted to see if we could squeeze in one last blast of summer (OK, make that post-summer) at the Jersey shore.

 

The weather was supposed to be clear, bright, and in t

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Best USA guest ranches to earn your spurs this year

If you're looking to step into the boots of a real cowboy on your riding holiday look no further than Ranch Rider, as the tour operator is run by keen equestrians and horse owners, their passion to help you get more out of your time in the saddle.

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In NYC, Staten Island harbor some cool surprises

 

“That Staten Island Ferry is our front door,” a disappointed Staten Islander told me. "But too many people take it right back to Manhattan. We want them to stay here and see what we’ve got." And though "what we've got" is far more than most visitor

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5 top outdoor activities in Key West

A perfect pathway to paradise, far frontier and jittery, Key West is more eccentric than other keys but also, more fascinating. The seven-square-mile Island feels like a comely tropical harbour, where the moon-flowers are sombre in the nighttime and

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How to spend a great day and night in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is in the center of attention among numerous travel (and of course casino) enthusiasts all over the world, but where are you going to start your fascinating journey once you’ve landed in the heart of Sin City? Here are a few tips and trick

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The winning wine country of Paso Robles, California

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An under-the-radar New York City gem: the borough of Queens

 

For most visitors to New York City, perhaps understandably it’s all about Manhattan, with most of Gotham’s big attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment. But those back for another visit, or who have time for an excursion beyond Manhattan,

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Philadelphia's long heritage of public markets/food halls continues growing

When visiting a city for a few days even as a dedicated well researched traveler, it's difficult to cover all the can't-miss attractions, let alone sample the wide crosscut of renowned food and beverage offerings. Markets and food halls provide a s

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New York City's cited among 5 USA family destinations perfect for fall

In addition to providing efficient, inexpensive transport throughout some of the world's greatest cities, their most distinguished rapid-transit systems also provide an insight into history and society. Here are five outstanding examples.

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3 kick-butt stag activities in Las Vegas

Vegas loves cash, money is what keeps those bright lights flickering and the roulette wheels spinning. But your stag parties in Las Vegas don't have to cost a fortune, with some careful planning you can get amazing activities that won't require win

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5 top attractions of Key Largo, Florida

The largest and northernmost of the Florida Keys (as well as the most popular apart from Key West), Key Largo is especillay known for its water sports, particularly scuba diving, as it's been proclaimed the "dive capital of the world. There are a pl

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At Hilton Boston Woburn, local history & Spanish cuisine come alive

Just ten miles north of downtown Boston, accessible by commuter rail, the Hilton Boston Woburnoverlooks marshland in a rather unassuming part of town just off exit 36 on I-95, surrounded by industrial/commercial space and apartment buildings. But t

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A very special car in Reno, Nevada's National Automobile Museum

The National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada is home to the Thomas Flyer, and is acclaimed to be one of the top motor car exhibits in the world, and for good reason.

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Chicago's United Nations of yum

The USA’s second largest city, like most of the country’s most vibrant cities, derives much of that vibrancy from its immigrants. And one of the tastiest legacies of all those generations of immigration is a spectacular array of ethnic eats that ar

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The Broadmoar Resort, a culinary playground in the Colorado Rockies

Just 15 minutes from Colorado Springs Airport, one of the most convenient gateways to the Rocky Mountains was founded back in 1918 when real estate and gold mining baron Spencer Penrose openedThe Broadmoor hotel to much fanfare. The location accomm

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USA shoutouts in 9 of the world's most exciting ice skating rinks

You don’t necessarily have to ski or snowboard to have fun playing outside during winter travel– nor do you even need a mountain! Right in the middle of many urban destinations, renting a pair of skates and mingling with the locals is a fabulous way

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Top 5 things to see/do in Memphis

The largest city in Tennessee - and indeed, along the entire length of "Ol' Man River," the mighty Mississippi - Memphis conjures up visions of barbecue, the blues, and Elvis Presley's Graceland. But have you heard of, say, Mud Island Park or the Sta

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Happy 50th anniversary to Wyoming's amazing Jackson Hole winter resort!

The main town in this northwest corner of Wyoming, Jackson Hole is virtually inside Grand Teton National Park, and In celebration of its golden anniversary season, the famous Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has opened a new Teton Lift for in-bounds ter

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