I’m on a “dune tour” in Provincetown, Massachusetts, on the tip of Cape Cod—a geographic fishhook of land, surrounded on one side by the Atlantic, and on the other by Cape Cod Bay. This narrow strip of land allows me to take in the sinking sun over the ocean before … Read more
Florida’s Space Coast provides the perfect combination of sun and nature for everyone to explore. Not just the epicenter for the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral, the Space Coast also receives recognition as being a top destination for ecotourism. An adventure lover’s dream, this part of “Old Florida” showcases … Read more
It’s the stunned, awestruck expression on their faces that makes Tulip Fest first-timers stand out in the crowd. All around them masses of tulips planted in wide rows stretch across the landscape to either side, unspooling across the rolling fields in ribbons of color. As they gape, for a long … Read more
Born in a North Georgia hospital with Confederate cannons on the porch, I never imagined I would one day live in Harlem just blocks from Grant’s Tomb. Being southern and white, I also never imagined I would one day marry a black man. Life takes unexpected turns, doesn’t it? And … Read more
Last year was a challenge to say the least, and what better rewards a trying time than a made-to-order getaway? Matching one’s post-COVID comfort level with a destination can be complicated—even daunting. But a visit to Montana’s Glacier Country provides the perfect prescription for peace. Ready? Let’s explore Montana’s open … Read more
I’m in Lake Placid, in New York’s northern Adirondack Mountains, on opening day of the gleaming new Nordic Center. “This is the origin of winter sports in America,” says Kris Cheney-Seymour about the area, which first played host to the Winter Olympics in 1932 and then again in 1980. Kris … Read more
With the recent release of the COVID-19 vaccine, hope looms on the horizon. But for now, many are choosing to stay close to home. However, for intrepid wanderers road trips, nature tourism, glamping and RV-ing continue to attract. Another 2020 travel trend we’ve noticed is micro traveling which we expect … Read more
Everyone loves a good animal story, right? But first, let me ask you … “Have you ever been to an animal sanctuary?” Even if you answered “yes,” come follow me on a trip to the 93-acre Lions, Tigers & Bears Animal Rescue and Education Center—a no-breed, no-sell state and federally … Read more
After months of COVID-induced lockdowns, travelers are anxious to begin exploring the world again but with social distancing as a priority. While some international destinations are gradually opening to American tourists, the ever-changing rules and uncertainty continue to be somewhat overwhelming. If you’re not up for stepping foot on foreign … Read more
City of “Witch Trials” Hosts One of the World’s Biggest Halloween Celebrations The city of Salem, Massachusetts was settled in 1626, its name derived from the Hebrew word for peace, “Shalom.” Ironic that such a tranquil moniker would be chosen for a community that would go down in history as … Read more
The thought of a New England road trip conjures up images of long stretches of country roads covered with fallen leaves or serene mountainsides painted in autumn reds and oranges. It’s true . . . autumn drives through New England yield many beautiful sights. It’s hard to believe that some … Read more
On a historical walking tour of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, our guide points to a clock at the top of a bank building. As is always the case with town clocks, the time looks off. Then I look again and realize it’s a “tide clock,” which indicates the approaching high tide … Read more
After all the lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, it’s no wonder that many families are desperate to ditch online schooling and Zoom meetings for the tail end of summer sun and fun. While it is not the best year for travel, truth be told, it is still possible. If you are … Read more
Remember when we could freely book travel to any destination? Obviously, that’s not happening in 2020. Nevertheless, we can still find ways to explore—even if it’s just in our own backyard. Limited international travel and continuously evolving quarantine requirements within the US have resulted in the emergence of another post-COVID … Read more
“Now I see the secret of making the best person, it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.”—Walt Whitman If Walt Whitman’s vision of making the best person resonates with you, maybe it’s time to start camping. Like road trips and nature … Read more