People often picture the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic as a place of golden sand beaches and inviting all-inclusive resorts. While there are many such settings, I had other things in mind during my visit. I was intrigued by a lengthy choice of activities that provided opportunities to explore the largely unspoiled countryside, interact…
Dominican Republic: Outdoor Adventure on a Grand Scale
By Fyllis Hockman First things first: No waterslide at any water park will ever be the same again — not after cascading down real waterfalls in the Dominican Republic. The waterfall escapade billed as 27 Waterfalls is actually more like 12 waterfalls flowing into 27 pools, and it’s only one of a multitude of outdoor…
A Loop Trail Not to Be Overlooked at Colorado’s Garden of the Gods
By Seth Boster From The Gazette Colorado Springs–Garden of the Gods is first on the best-of lists across the internet, but in the summer, it tends to be down the list for locals across Colorado Springs. They usually go elsewhere while tourists flood the world-famous park. But those in the state are all too quick…
Ireland’s Starkly Beautiful Aran Islands
I spent the day walking on Inishmore. It’s one of the weather- and wave-beaten Aran Islands which, on a blustery day, seem to be gulping seawater off the west coast of Ireland. Locals, keenly aware that they’re on the west fringe of Europe, are fond of saying, “The next parish over’s Boston.” An elfish, black-clad…
Top Things to Do in Tel Aviv and the Dead Sea
There are some amazing things to do in Tel Aviv, Israel, and the Dead Sea. This beautiful area of Israel is a popular travel destination for a reason. Read on to learn more! Coastal view of Tel Aviv from Old Jaffa. (Courtesy of Michelle Sutter) Top Things to Do in Tel Aviv If you are…
The Highest, Lowest, Deepest, Darkest, Quietest Places in Colorado
By John Meyer From The Denver Post No doubt you’ve heard the phrase “Colorado Above All.” That’s because we were the highest state in elevation long before cannabis was legalized. And while we’re not the coldest state, we are the coolest, right? While pondering our highness and coolness, we thought it would be fun to…
Taking the Kids: A Different Kind of Water Adventure
Everyone wanted to be in Doc’s dory boat, but there were only four spots. For the uninitiated, dories are small, 17-foot-long rigid boats that can run a river much more quickly than an inflatable raft. We met Stephen “Doc” Nicholson, a retired dentist turned rafting guide, on an OARS trip through Dinosaur National Monument on the Yampa…
Summer Splendor at the Historic Filoli House and Garden
August 13, 2022
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“Filoli is too beautiful to be private.”—Lurline Roth In 1975, Lurline Matson Roth gifted her beloved Filoli House and Garden to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. One year later, Filoli, located at 85 Canada Road, Woodside, California, opened to the public. It remains open to this day. The entrance to the Filoli House. (Courtesy…
Gatlinburg, Tennessee- Family Fun in the Smoky Mountains Where to Stay
Gatlinburg Tennessee is the gateway to the Smoky Mountains , and offers ample family fun. Whether you are looking to explore the Smoky Mountain National Park, dine downtown, or come up close with penguins. You will find memorable ways to spend your vacation days. Gatlinburg, Tennessee The mountains are calling in Gatlinburg, and there are…
The Best of Siquijor Island With (Or Without) Kids!
Siquijor Island is one of our favourite spots to visit in the Philippines. It’s the perfect tropical island combination of natural beauty and mystical reputation – one that kept visitors away for decades. You can easily visit Siquijor with or without kids as the island is very relaxed, compared with some of the more popular…
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