5 fab, lesser known places to visit in the USA this year

Boasting inspiring national parks, gorgeous lush green valleys, plenty of adventure parks, thrilling adventure sports, and stunning beaches - the United States is the perfect place for you to head to for a refreshing vacation in 2020! And it offe

8 great activities for seniors (and others) visiting San Diego

Did you know that California's second largest city sees, on average, nearly 36 million visitors every year? As a matter of fact, it’s considered one of the top travel destinations in the states. So what’s bringing all of these people to San Diego ea

Cool under-the-radar things to do in New York City

Ah, the Big Apple, on the travel bucket-lists of so many people around the globe. When you visit for the first time, you will definitely want experience highlights such as seeing the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building; taking a stroll throu

6 boffo Boston visitor attractions

If you're heading to the historic city of Boston, get ready to enjoy a wide variety of popular attractions - and plan your itinerary in advance, to make certain you don't miss out on anything this vibrant metropolis has to offer. And remember to pi

The breathtaking Na Pali Coast caves of Kauai, Hawaii

On the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the 17-mile Na Pali Coast (Na Pali meaning "the cliffs") is home to deep valleys covered with remarkably pristine forests and vegetation, punctuated by steep pinnacles and waterfalls. The coastline itself, meanwhil

U.S. guest ranches cited in 'Exploring Mother Nature on Horseback Across the World'

Science continues to prove that being in nature has benefits for our mental health, this evidence boosting the popularity of holidays where we are able to reconnect with the world around us. To ensure you stay positive this year, riding holiday spec

The allures of Tennessee/North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Also marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the USA's most visited, covering 816 square miles (2,114 sq. kilometers) of the Blue Ridge Mountains (part of the Appalachians) straddling eastern Tennessee an

The best of Stowe, Vermont at Topnotch Resort

Northern Vermont's Stowe region embodies what comes to mind when envisioning a quintessential Green Mountain getaway. Beyond its renown as “ski capital of the east" surrounded by wide open meadows and working farms nestled among rolling mountains t

Manhattan dining: Society Café at New York City's Walker Hotel

We were celebrating a friend's Big Birthday - one of those extremely round number birthdays - at a swell hotel in Greenwich Village, so what could possibly go wrong? Just one little thing, as you'll see.

The Walker Hotel, at 52 West 13th Street, is

Honeymoon paradise Hawaii at a glance

MGM Hotel jump starts Springfield, Massachusetts by rejuvenating its past

The Industrial Revolution ended long ago in the United States, but remnants of its impact are still palpable. Once temples of commerce, many cities bustled with sprawling factories, grand theaters, turn of the century office towers, majestic hotels,

8 of Atlanta's top luxury lodgings

The capital of Georgia has become a formidable tourist destination in recent years. And of course when it comes to visiting, the first thing to think about is your hotel. The three top areas with the best Atlanta hotels are Downtown, Buckhead, and

The Oregon coast's Heceta Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast

Who doesn't like a lighthouse? Artistic sentinels of the past and present that conjure up thoughts of tumultuous seas and shipwrecks along craggy coasts. For some, a lighthouse may bring visions of a peaceful life with the siren call of gulls and f

Still get your kicks on the USA's historic Route 66

Although historic Route 66, from 1926 to 1985 the USA's "Mother Road," its small-r route is still an iconic road trip which stretches from Chicago to Los Angeles, covering a total distance of 2,448 miles long. Ever since I can remember, my biggest

Coastal Oregon's magnificent Overleaf Lodge

The Overleaf Lodge rests on the edge of the Pacific Ocean; so close that you can easily hear the waves thumping the rocky shoreline. The Overleaf seems large for its small-town surroundings. However, it has the advantage of a location that is situat

Tinkerbell toilet testimonial: the best & worst of Disneyland's commodes

Disneyland has long touted itself as the place where dreams come true, and this is one of the rare cases where a slogan perfectly captures the essence of a place. Millions flock to Anaheim, California every year to experience the Magic Kingdom first

A tale of two red wines from the West Coast

Southern California's Temecula Wine Review Council, of which I am a member, recently gathered for a food pairing and wine tasting of two red wines, Zinfandel and Gamay Noir, from two wine regions, Lodi in northern California and Willamette Valley in

Northern California's luxurious Inn at Newport Ranch

The latest subject in our series of articles about luxuriously uncommon coastal lodgings in northern California is unique in many respects. This coastal cattle ranch covers 2,000 remote acres chock-full of forests and plains. It’s the perfect locat

Best USA theme parks for families

These days, family travel enjoys a wealth of choices, and the profusion of theme parks around the world these days offer hundreds of great options. In the United States, these are my top favorites:

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A terrific tasting of wines from Missouri

I am a member of the Temecula (California) Wine Review Council, and at a recent council tasting of Missouri wines, I was surprised to learn that the first officially recognized American Viticultural Area (AVA) was Augusta, Missouri, dating back to 1