Owning an island has always been seen a rich-people thing. But now, thanks to rental sites, budget-conscious travelers can score a private island rental and live out their island dreams without breaking the bank. Some island rentals have nothing but the basics, while others come with housekeepers and water equipment. But they all promise seclusion, … Continue Reading
If you’re looking for the best weekend getaways that you can accomplish within 2 to 3 days, it can be tricky to give you a recommendation just based on the number of days you’re free to have this trip. Our country is massive. Those living on the East Coast just couldn’t take a kitschy road … Continue Reading
The northern lights are one of the most spectacular shows that Mother Nature has to offer, and seeing this phenomenon live is an item on many a bucket list so I rounded up the best places to see northern lights. Aurora borealis, another term for northern lights, is a rare and beautiful event caused by … Continue Reading
The days are shorter, the air has a chill in it, and the birds are flying south. You know what it means: it’s time to go in search of the best places to see fall colors. Autumn is the time when deciduous trees like maples, oaks, and aspens change the color of their leaves from … Continue Reading
While California’s Napa Valley and Sonoma remain the top wine regions in the US, New England wineries and vineyards are steadily growing and becoming well-known among wine lovers. Some may wonder how this region with cold winters and short, humid summers can support vineyards. The answer is in developing hybrid grapes that can withstand the … Continue Reading
Craving for some top-quality lobster? Spend a weekend in Rockland Maine and check out all must-see attractions with this Rockland guide.
If you’ve always loved beachcombing or sea glass beach hunting, you know exactly why these chemically-weathered, multi-colored glass are being collected left and right by people of all walks of life. And if you’ve been looking for genuine sea glass, mermaid’s tears, sea pearls, drift glass, sea gems, or beach glass, you don’t have to … Continue Reading
The open road, blue skies, fresh air: a cross-country road trip may just be what you need to go somewhere new, spend some time by yourself or with your loved ones, and gain some perspective. The great American road trip became popular in the 1950s, when there was a rapid increase in the number of … Continue Reading
Maine, especially Southern Maine, is known for its gorgeous beaches, but did you know that there are more than 6,000 lakes in Maine? But Maine actually offers a unique, diverse natural setting. Aside from the beaches, there are dense pine forests, vast wilderness areas, sweeping mountain ranges, sparkling waterways, and glacial rivers, with its world-class … Continue Reading
This list of national parks in the US is THE ultimate guide, especially if you’re trying to decide which destination to visit next. How many national parks are there in the US? What makes each of the national parks stand out? What attractions can you find in a particular park? Are there accommodations inside the … Continue Reading