This post was most recently updated on June 25th, 2024. Recently my Grandson John and I had reason to celebrate with a little trip, and we decided on spending 5 days in New Orleans. When we told people we were planning this trip, they immediately asked if we were going for Mardi Gras, or to Bourbon […]
This post was most recently updated on June 25th, 2024. Raising a family in the Midwest US, spending a weekend in St. Louis was always a great low-cost getaway, and always seemed preferable option to Chicago or Indy. There are just so many things to do in St. Louis, that our 3 days in St. Louis
This post was most recently updated on June 10th, 2024. Florida is one of those vacation powerhouse states, with big name destinations such as Miami, Key West, Orlando, and new hot spot Destin. Tampa is probably not the first option that comes to mind for a Florida vacation, but we think you should consider this
This post was most recently updated on August 6th, 2024. If you reside in the Midwest US, you might already know about Frankenmuth, Michigan, but then again, it might still be a hidden gem for you. Hailing from Illinois, just two states away, I had never come across its name until it was recommended as a
This post was most recently updated on April 27th, 2024. Las Vegas is one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States right now, and it is easy to understand why. There are hundreds of things to do in Vegas, and you can cater to nearly any interest you may have. But taking part
This post was most recently updated on April 28th, 2024. The very first trip I remember as child was visiting Meramec Caverns, along Route 66 in Missouri. Throughout my childhood I remembered how cool it was, and thought someday I should return. But, as an adult I came to the mindset that it was probably just
This post was most recently updated on April 28th, 2024. The Shoals consist of the towns of Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. While it’s likely that you’re familiar with Muscle Shoals, the other cities may not be familiar. But when people refer to the things to do in Muscle Shoals, they almost always encompass
This post was most recently updated on May 1st, 2024. If you are looking for one of the most magical road trips in the United States, perhaps the world, a Redwoods road trip is a perfect choice. Imagine 6 full days soaking in the Redwoods Zen. The best major city access to the Redwoods is San
This post was most recently updated on April 28th, 2024. Every once in a while, it is nice to have a real weekend getaway, one to a quieter place, without crowds or tourists. Sometimes that is hard to find, when also hoping to find nice scenery, good food, and plenty of calming but engaging things to
This post was most recently updated on April 28th, 2024. If you are looking for a tropical paradise to escape, one of our absolute favorites is Puerto Rico. With San Juan bring the oldest existing city in North America, it is always an excellent time to visit. Having done so a few times, I have found
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This post was most recently updated on April 26th, 2024. Larger than all the other Hawaiian Islands, Hawaii truly deserves its nickname, the Big Island. Hawaii covers a lot of miles, and contains 11 of the world’s 13 climate zones from tropical rainforests, verdant valleys and misty uplands to lava-covered deserts and chilling summits. There
This post was most recently updated on May 1st, 2024. Around the world there places of mystery and intrigue, sites which have an aura of mystique about them, sites that conjure up the need to know. Some are “Dark Tourism” sites, others places of myth. These places draw visitors, those hoping to find an understanding, hoping
This post was most recently updated on June 7th, 2024. Imagine sitting in the open-air observation deck, sipping Pisco Sours, as your luxury train winds its way through the Andes on one of the world’s highest rail routes. That is the experience of the Belmond Andean Explorer, the finest of Peru train journeys. There are numerous
