By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution October is a time of spiced lattes, spooky decorations, costume adventures and candy hoards. But it’s in the fields of fall that you’ll find the season’s star — pumpkins. Here is a look at some of the best pumpkin patches in the U.S. The Great Pumpkin Farm of…
The Power of Home Staging
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Staging is a longtime secret weapon relating to selling a house. Ask any savvy real estate agent and they will likely admit that home staging is one of the key tools in their marketing toolbox. Why? The reality is that most potential buyers lack vision. A space that…
Reflections on 35 Years of Travel Writing
When my 15-year-old granddaughter, Talya, asked me what my favorite destination was, I had to take a minute. After 35 years as a travel writer, my usual answer to that question is wherever I’ve been last, but I felt she deserved more than my usual flippant reply. Of course, so many different places come up…
Taking the Kids: And Creating Memories on Less Than Exotic Trips
“Get up, Mom!” my daughter commanded. We were nearing the end of an exhausting and iconic 14-mile hike from Crested Butte, Colorado, to Aspen, up and down the famous Maroon Bells, navigating steep terrain, rock scree and rain. I’d slipped crossing a stream and started crying. “You are going to finish this hike with a…
The Travel Joys of Europe’s Great Art
To see great art is a joy. And to see it “in situ” both physically (where it was meant to be seen) and historically (to understand the context in which it was made) as you travel makes the experience richer yet. I haven’t always loved art history. As a teenager, I struggled doggedly through Kenneth…
Kid-Friendly Activities and Travel Ideas for Families in Ohio
Kid-friendly Activities and Travel Ideas for Families in Ohio You may know that Ohio is the 17th state, the birthplace of aviation, and the home of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. But did you know that the Buckeye State is also a great place for kid-friendly travel? With so many exciting attractions, fun activities, and…
3 Days in Yosemite: How to See the Park’s Many Wonders on a Weekend Trip
By Matt Pawlik From Los Angeles Times Los Angeles–I recently ventured to California’s most-visited national park — Yosemite — for a whirlwind 48-hour tour. Turns out, there’s a lot you can do and see in the land of the Ahwahneechee over a couple days. “If you want to meet people, come to Yosemite,” says Ken…
New Era of Post-Pandemic Travel Arrives as Most Countries Ditch COVID Curbs
Many countries are opening up their borders to welcome post-pandemic travel from around the world in a bright turn for the global economy after reeling from prolonged COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns. According to travel platform Kayak, 118 countries have opened their borders to American citizens, without COVID-19 testing or quarantine requirements. Sixty-one countries require testing,…
Fall Cruises Available at Rock-Bottom Prices as Cruise Lines Work Their Way Back to Profitability
By Ron Hurtibise From Miami Herald Miami–Multi-night cruises for the price of a single night in a luxury hotel? You heard right. Cruise lines, still struggling to pull themselves back into profitability after the prolonged COVID shutdown, have deeply slashed fares for hundreds of voyages this fall. Here’s how cheap your next cruise could be:…
Taking the Kids: And Exploring Local Cuisine in a New Way
The next time your family is bickering about where and what to eat on vacation, suggest a progressive dinner. I know, you think progressive dinners mean forays in the neighborhood, one house for appetizers, another for the main course and another for dessert. That’s not what I’m suggesting. I’m talking about the latest urban dining…
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