The great American road trip is an experience like none other. Whether you are only going twenty miles or two thousand, there is nothing in the world like the freedom and adventure of the road trip. Unfortunately many people believe that taking road trips with a baby is difficult and will often avoid taking a…
Plenty Free (And a Deal) in the Big Apple
Enough sightseeing! Even in a city like New York there is a limit to how many great sites, performances and museums you and the kids — and your budget — can take. The good news is whatever season you visit, there are more free (nearly free and discounted) options than you might have thought. Working on the…
The Traditional Charms and Modern Comforts of Vermont’s Woodstock Inn
On a blue-sky summer afternoon, we cruised through the quaint town, passed the covered bridge, and approached the historic Woodstock Inn’s long driveway. A surreal feeling set in as we parked on the red brick landing near the front porch’s white columns, above which sat a giant golden eagle statue. We were transported to a…
This Iconic Coconut Grove Hotel Has Reopened. Take a Look at the $50 Million Renovation
By Connie Ogle From Miami Herald Miami–When you open the front door of the new Mayfair House Hotel & Garden — the original carved wooden door that has been lovingly restored — you enter the past and gaze into the future. Your first step inside reveals a lush tropical garden, an oasis away from the…
In Search of Pennsylvania’s Coldest Places in the Dog Days of Summer
By Jason Nark From The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia–In the midst of a brutal heat wave last month, my family went camping in tents and sleeping bags. We gathered around fire too. We do this for fun. There’s no middle ground with camping. Few say “it’s fine.” People, like me, love and obsess over it. It’s…
Pool-Hopping in Iceland’s Capital
If you’re returning from a trip to Iceland, people will usually ask you one thing: Did you visit the Blue Lagoon? This massive, milky-blue pool has become an icon and an absolute can’t-miss spot—one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. In a typical year, more than a million people come here for a soak….
Reykjavik: Natural Wonders and Urban Pleasures in the Far North
Reykjavik is a funny sort of town. Sitting at 64 degrees north, it’s just two ticks below the Arctic Circle. The architecture is heavy and hardy, a mix of volcanic stones and corrugated steel, perfect for huddling against the tempestuous winds and trying temperatures of a typical Icelandic winter. And on your first arrival, you…
A Sweet Wander Through Rome
By Lesley Frederikson Arriving in Rome with only a few days to visit, my husband and I realized we could only scratch the surface of what was to be seen, and although we had scheduled guides to take us through the Vatican, Colosseum and Forum, after a nine-hour flight, we just wanted to wander. His…
Medieval Moments in the Perfect Tuscan Town
Twice a year, the Piazza del Campo thunders. Normally a picturesque place and rather serene, the square is lined with tables where al fresco dinners end and diners tarry with their last drops of espresso, or limoncello. The irregular, shell-shaped, sloping oval of the square spreads out under medieval buttresses and Torre del Mangia, a…
Birders’ Delight: Fall Migration in Wisconsin
With over 15,000 lakes (including two Great Lakes), several national and state wildlife refuges, and various wetlands, prairies, and forests, Wisconsin has an abundance of natural beauty to offer our feathered friends. In the fall, when many birds head south, the Badger State becomes the Birder State as pros and amateurs alike head out with…
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