any things to do in California that you’ll never see it all in one trip. Guess you’ll just have to plan several California vacations. Here’s our highly subjective list of the best places to visit in California: 1) Los Angeles It’s often said that Los Angeles isn’t a city as much as it is a …
With crystal-clear, turquoise water, colorful coral reefs, and broad stretches of white-sand beach, the Florida Keys are the closest thing to the Caribbean. Literally, and figuratively. Nearly 400 islands stretch 150 miles south of Miami on the Overseas Highway. It’s a one-of-a-kind drive everyone should do at least once. The scenery isn’t all the Keys …
Almost a million acres in size, Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Lower 48. Located along the Canadian border in northern Montana, the park has glacier-capped peaks, gorgeous valleys, clear lakes, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife. Waterton Lakes National Park is on the Canadian side. It’s a spectacular place …
With towering red-rock buttes, cool pine forests, and brilliant blue skies, Sedona Arizona is gorgeous. If it looks familiar perhaps it’s because the stark landscape formed the backdrop for dozens of Hollywood westerns. There’s no more beautiful place to watch the setting sun than here. Sedona is noted for its mystical vortexes, which New Agers …
We just got back from St. John, and it was one of the best vacations we’ve had in a long time. If you dream of impossibly beautiful turquoise water lapping at pristine, white-sand beaches, this is the place. It’s so breathtaking, you’ll run out of adjectives on the first day. And the views just keep …
As someone who grew up in South Florida, I can say that Miami Beach was anything but glamorous in the 1970s. The Art Deco apartment buildings facing the beach were tired and sad. And most of the residents were retirees. But that’s all changed, and today, South Beach is one of America’s hottest destinations. Celebrities, …
Maui is a terrific place for a vacation. Blessed with incredible natural beauty, a near-perfect climate, and a laid-back vibe that inevitably leads to relaxation, Maui charms even the most jaded traveler. There are so many things to do in Maui, that deciding how to spend your time can be a challenge. Although you can …
Few places on earth pack as much into such a small space as the island of Kauai. With some of the most ravishing scenery anywhere, friendly locals, and a wide variety of accommodations and activities, Kauai is a great vacation spot. Less developed than Oahu or Maui, Kauai has a low-key charm that makes it …
If you read Mark Twain as a kid – and who didn’t – you probably were captivated by the romance of the Mississippi River. The greatest of American rivers, she winds 2,320 miles from Lake Itasca, Minnesota to New Orleans, where she flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The history of America is writ large …
Cruises can — and should be — extremely relaxing. But sometimes, getting to the cruise ship is anything but. Tight connections, lost luggage, and weather delays can be stressful even if you’ve planned to spend a day or two in port before your departure. Taking a cruise from a port that’s close to home is …