By Mary Ann Anderson From Tribune News Service Shivering from winter’s morning chill, I apprehensively slip off the back end of a pontoon boat and thread my way into the warm waters of Crystal River on Florida’s west coast. It is cold, in late January, and the air temperature hovers in the upper 30s. Still,…
Pack up the Family and Head to 1 of These Top Vacation Spots
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com So many options. So little time. Here are five destinations that promise to deliver a top-notch family vacation. Terranea Resort and Spa, Rancho Palos Verdes, California Perched above the Pacific on 102 acres, the stunning views from this oceanfront oasis are reason enough for a visit. Check in to…
Safety Tips for Outdoor Adventures
By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com If your upcoming travel plans include outdoor adventure, make sure your family’s skills, gear and intel are up to speed. Here are five ideas to consider: Don’t Let Lightning Strike According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more than 400 people are struck by lightning each year in…
This Miami Attraction Was Named Best in North America by Travel Guide Voters
By Connie Ogle From Miami Herald Miami—The voters have spoken: Miami’s garden is the greatest. The 83-acre Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables won in the best botanical garden in North America category, beating out similar attractions in Cincinnati, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, California, Arizona and other places. “The warm climate of Coral Gables allows…
Find a Factory Tour
A factory tour is perhaps the most underrated sort of attraction in the U.S. When I first started writing about factory tours, I highlighted them as the “best free attractions you could find,” but liability and staffing issues have forced many to start charging. Still, the chance to see exactly how some favorite item is…
Summer Guide to Maryland’s Ocean City: What Not to Miss
By Baltimore Sun staff From The Baltimore Sun Places Pier 23 Here’s a new way to get your food in a container. Pier 23 is an innovative concept created from renovated shipping containers that pair restaurants with an outdoor entertainment venue plus a bar on the waterfront site of the former Mad Fish Bar and…
Explore Pennsylvania’s Culinary History via 4 Themed Trails
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh—As a registered dietitian and public health professional, Mary Miller has long been focused on bettering the well-being of her community. She’s equally passionate about history, especially as it relates to Pennsylvania’s culinary traditions, heritage and agricultural history. She ran the food tour company A Fork and The Road…
5 South Carolina Waterfalls With Spectacular Views and How to Find Them
By Patrick McCreless From The Charlotte Observer Summertime is in full swing, opening the doors for hiking and camping trips on trails and through parks in South Carolina. With the summer heat in full swing too though, it would be nice to reach a cool waterfall or two at the end of those hiking and…
Viking Cruises Plans Epic Voyage From Duluth to Antarctica and South America
By Simon Peter Groebner Star Tribune Cruise passengers boarding the Viking Polaris in Duluth, Minnesota, in the autumn of 2023 will embark on an epic 71-day, eight-country, three-continent voyage that includes stops in Canada, New York City and Mexico, a transit of the Panama Canal and a week in Antarctica, before disembarking in Argentina. Viking…
Milan’s Masterpieces
Milan can’t compare with Rome and Florence artistically, but Italy’s second city hosts two noteworthy masterpieces: Michelangelo’s last pietà sculpture and Leonardo’s Last Supper. At Milan’s Sforza Castle I get a rare opportunity to enjoy a Michelangelo statue with no crowds. Michelangelo died while still working on the Pietà Rondanini, his last pietà — a…
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