If you’re wondering what “glamping” is, you’re not alone. Glamping—a compound word that combines “glamorous” and “camping”—has exploded in popularity over the past two years. It offers people the opportunity to enjoy nature, while also living in luxurious accommodations. As families grew wary of being cooped up during the pandemic, they began looking for ways…
Return to Nature in Style–Best Glamping Destination
If you’re wondering what “glamping” is, you’re not alone. Glamping—a compound word that combines “glamorous” and “camping”—has exploded in popularity over the past two years. It offers people the opportunity to enjoy nature, while also living in luxurious accommodations. As families grew wary of being cooped up during the pandemic, they began looking for ways…
What Should I Pack in My Car for a Road Trip?
By Lois K. Solomon Orlando Sentinel Dear Lois: “We’d like to take a 7- to 10-day road trip to explore Florida. What essentials do we need to pack in our car in case of a breakdown or getting lost?” — Judy, Boca Raton, Florida To me, the packing process is one of the highlights…
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Wellness Journey Sun Valley Wellness Festival June 10–13, 2022 This Idaho event, hosted in a gorgeous Alpine setting, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a speaker lineup of captivating thought leaders on wellness, with a focus this year on well-being and community. Put On Your Dancing Shoes Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival July 1–2, 2022 The…
Inside the Tampa Airbnb That Looks Like the ‘Friends’ Sitcom
By Bernadette Berdychowski From Tampa Bay Times An Airbnb rental in Ybor City, Florida, needed a makeover. The house had to be repainted and the kitchen cabinets didn’t match, said Frank Albert, an Airbnb superhost with 28 properties in the Tampa Bay area. But it was the right fit for a project to re-create scenes…
Which European Countries Are Open for Restriction-Free Travel?
By Lacey Pfalz From TravelPulse Spain became the latest European country to drop its vaccine requirement to enter the country, allowing unvaccinated travelers to enjoy visiting, too — though all travelers will be required to test negative prior to arrival. This prompts the question in many minds: Which countries in Europe don’t have any pandemic-related…
Driveway Glamping: Get Away From It All, Without Leaving Home
June 4, 2022
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As the price of fuel continues to head for the moon, driving the car, SUV, or RV to a faraway campground becomes less appealing. So don’t leave home—just get out of the house. Camping has always been a traditional pastime in the United States, but according to a recent study commissioned by the state of…
After a Decadelong Absence, Cruise Ships Will Again Stop in Duluth
By Christa Lawler From Star Tribune Duluth — The nearly 400-passenger Viking Octantis cruise ship will make a stop in the Duluth Harbor this week (May 30), the first of several international Great Lakes tours that will take advantage of a new customs facility at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The new facility, a few…
Taking the Kids: To Sitka, Alaska
Lucky little orphans. Actually, they are big orphans — bear cubs. They were rescued after their moms were killed and now live happily at the Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska. It’s a not-for-profit organization that protects and cares for rescued orphaned bear cubs who otherwise would be euthanized. Sitka, the only Inside Passage community that…
The ‘Chaotic’ Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo Makes List of Coolest Hotels in Each State
By MacKenzie Shuman From The Sacramento Bee Want to know the coolest place to stay in California? It’s the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, according to the website Thrillist. The New York-based media company, which focuses on covering food, drink, travel and entertainment, picked which hotel, inn and lodge it thought was the “most…
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