Rain, rain, go away… especially during my vacation! While that’s a common lament, it’s important to understand that, into each getaway, a little rain might fall. And when you visit certain cities, you’re more likely to encounter inclement weather. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make hay while the sun isn’t shining. Here are some […]
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A growing number of travelers are putting some zip into their vacations by checking out the aerial adventures of zipline and ropes courses… soaring through the trees and looking down on the world from above. Here’s a line on a few of our favorites:
Visitors to the South Carolina Lowcountry – a region along the state’s southeast coast that includes the Sea Islands, of which Hilton Head is perhaps the best known – tend to drop by for the scenery, the history, the golf, the lighthouses and more. But what really sticks with them is the food; there are […]
This one’s for the animal lovers: A menagerie of top zoos from around the U.S. and Canada. These are our favorite furry and ferocious places to visit, in alphabetical order.
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Looking to go beyond your typical “things that go ‘boo’ in the night” scares for Halloween this year? We’ve scoured the country to find haunted houses that take terror to the next level, so here are our recommendations for places to face your darkest fears.
In the place where the settlement of America began, a noteworthy festival is paying homage to the customs and traditions that were an essential part of everyday life way back when.
Anyone can go sightseeing, any time. If you think about it, as long as your eyes are open (and you’re not in total darkness), you’re seeing something. Of course, certain spots on Earth – including the United States – provide much more amazing sights to see.
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While avid readers appreciate the art form of the written word, the buildings that hold so many words – and the books that contain them – can be marvels in and of themselves. Here’s a look at some of the most architecturally astonishing libraries around the country.
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Today, people tend to associate the word “museum” with a stodgy assortment of paintings, sculpture, dinosaurs or historic artifacts. However, strictly speaking, a museum is defined as “a building or place where works of art, scientific specimens or other objects of permanent value are kept and displayed.” And in playing upon on the idea of […]
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For three weeks each October, the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix transforms into a spectacular community celebration with all the sights, sounds, smells, and flavors you crave. From grandstand events to concerts, entries competitions to livestock, and all the thrills of the midway, make the fair the backdrop of your most vibrant memories. A popular […]
