The road trip. One of my all-time favs and practically a rite of passage. There are plenty of perks, but the biggest may be flexibility. A classic road trip can end up anywhere because the goal is to go from point A to point B without any limit or restriction. You can plan your vacation the […]
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Swimming With Manatee: Here’s What You Need to Know
I have been fortunate to swim with manatees on more than one occasion and have found the experience to be profound each time. The manatees are magnificent. Curious? Here’s what you need to know: Crystal River, Florida, the Manatee Capital of the World, is the only place on the planet that you can legally swim and interact with […]
The Florida Keys: An Iconic American Road Trip
Coronavirus has disrupted travel in 2020 in a totally unforeseen way. Amidst travel restrictions and lockdowns, many travelers took to the open road for a classic American road trip – of which there are many. The Florida Keys is one the most iconic road trips in the United States is the 113-mile drive (one way) […]
World’s Longest Yard Sale – Official Starting Point: Gadsden, Alabama
Clocking in at a whopping 690 miles, you might be asking yourself where to start your World’s Longest Yard Sale adventure. Gadsden, Alabama, is the official starting point, so it’s best to start there. Hundreds of vendors set up throughout the front section of Noccalula Falls Park. The crew from Greater Gadsden Area Tourism will […]
Gulf Shores, Alabama: Three Day Weekend Post Covid19
Months of quarantine, lockdowns, restrictions, and uncertainty have brought travel to a standstill. With the arrival of summer, I couldn’t help asking what’s a travel columnist to do? As restrictions lifted throughout the country, I decided to take a road trip to the sugar-white, sandy beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. What I found when I arrived is what I’ve […]
Kiepersol Estates – A True Craft Experience in East Texas
Kiepersol Estates, located in the Piney Woods of East Texas, is a first-class destination for foodies, oenophiles, and now, lovers of mixology and craft cocktails. It is also a story of one man’s love of farming and family—a story twenty years in the making. On February 21, 1984, Pierre de Wit caught a glimpse […]
Meandering in Mineola, Texas
As a recent transplant to East Texas, I enjoy exploring all of my new home’s incredible offerings. I love being a tourist in my own town, or this case, a neighboring town. In that spirit, I recently paid a visit to Mineola, Texas, (population 4,686) just north of Tyler at the junction of highways 69 […]
Christmas On the Strand: Galveston, Texas
Have you been dreaming of a White Christmas? Maybe this year you’d like to trade the dream of snow for that of sand – a gorgeous 32-mile stretch of it – in Galveston, Texas? From November through January, the barrier island transforms from a vibrant seaside getaway to a unique holiday destination filled with festive, […]
West Texas: The Perfect Road Trip?
Long, lonely highways. Big Texas sky. Plus, speed limits of 80 MPH and a host of unusual stops make West Texas the perfect road trip destination. While most people pass through on their way to Big Bend National Park, the trio of towns – Fort Davis, Alpine, Marfa – make the perfect weekend itinerary. Set […]
Bentonville, Arkansas: Your Next Three-Day Weekend
Searching for a destination that offers world-class art, natural beauty, fantastic dining, plenty of attractions, and won’t break the bank? Look no further than Bentonville, Arkansas. Tucked into the northwest corner of the state, this midsize town offers all of that and more, so put it on your list. Here are a few ideas to […]
