In our opinion, the American Southwest is best experienced on a road trip. If your Southwest itinerary happens to travel across Texas, don’t miss Beaumont-Port Arthur. With so many things to see and do, Kathleen Walls from Global Highways and Byways helps you sort it all out with her tips on how to visit Beaumont-Port […]
North America
Tips for a Natural Bridges National Monument Scenic Drive
Natural Bridges National Monument, located 35 miles west of Blanding, definitely qualifies as a hidden gem in southeast Utah. It’s a fun American Southwest adventure to add to your next road trip. Alan and I are certainly glad that we did! The national monument offers hiking opportunities to three sandstone land bridges, as well as […]
Fairmont Kea Lani Review: Maui beach resort for the active boomer
There’s no better tropical active travel escape than Maui. And, after a day of hiking or water adventures, settling into a 5-star resort on the beach makes the escape even better. Nancy D. Brown, from What A Trip blog, shares her Fairmont Kea Lani review so that you know what to expect at this luxurious […]
Explore the U.S. with American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines is sponsoring this look at small ship cruising in the U.S. When you think of river cruising, do you picture sailing down a European scenic river stopping at charming towns with history to explore? Did you know that you can do that here in the good old USA? U.S. river cruising on […]
Best Dry Tortugas Day Trip From Key West
Are you looking for the best Dry Tortugas day trip? Read our tips on about a national park adventure that departs from Key West. Florida travelers, you are going to enjoy this remote trip that includes sailing to an off-the-beaten-path national park. Guest contributor, Erika Nelson, is here to share her tips for a Dry […]
The Best Tucson Gem Show Travel Tips for 2025
It takes a plan to enjoy a trade event as large as the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. My 2025 Tucson Gem Show travel tips will take you there. As an 11-year resident, I visited the show many times. In fact, I even worked at one of the wholesale shows for a couple of years. Held […]
Go off the beaten path on Star Island
It’s always a good idea to have a travel bucket list with a nice mix of popular travel destinations and way off-the-beaten-path locations. Of course, when we say off-the-beaten-path we don’t necessarily mean hiking through a dense jungle on the edge of the world. Guest contributor Erika L. Nelson shows us how to explore an […]
Exploring The Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs
Let’s face it—finding unique accommdations during road trips is one of the most frustrating things about travel. Do you want luxury, charm, history, location, or all of the above? It’s hard to find one hotel that has everything you need for a comfortable stay, but in some cases, you find a hotel that is an […]
Best Tips for Visiting Graceland in Memphis, TN
Are you in search of tips for visiting Graceland from someone who has been there and done that? You’ve come to the right place! Within America’s vast wealth of national treasures, Graceland stands out as a timeless icon of rock and roll. If you’re exploring the South on a Southern musical road trip, visiting Graceland […]
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