The Quest for Fitness Everyone these days is talking about how many steps they got. Checking our fitness trackers and steps, and striving to meet our wellness goals, has many of us obsessed with our stats – and our health, which is a very good thing. Fitness trackers, like exercise groups and other friendly competitive fitness…
Alaska is known as the last great frontier. At more than 663,000 square miles, the vast state is only populated by around 700,000 people; those largely in a few cities and towns. With its incredible natural beauty, adventure opportunities and very unique topography and wildlife — one of the best ways to see Alaska is…
By: Laurie Jo Miller Farr While the grape vines are settling in for a few months’ rest, Downtown Napa is definitely not. Napa’s vibrant downtown scene is hidden in plain sight in one of the world’s best wine regions. All you need is 48 hours, a girlfriend or two, sunglasses for day and…
Do you dream of spending quality time in Italy? The food – the wine, the people, the romance? Imagine yourself on a reflective respite in the wild, mountainous region of Abruzzo, a nearly untouched region of southern Italy. Join Kathryn Abajian and Helen Free in a pristine setting for the restorative, six day Heart of…
Amusement parks are great places for multi-generational outings: perfect for children, and where all ages are allowed to act like children. Six Flags Fiesta Texas — located in one of the most popular travel destinations, San Antonio — is one of the best of these. Check out our photo essay showing some of the main…
The town of Mystic, Connecticut isn’t very big — but there’s a lot of punch packed into a small space here. Its picturesque setting on the coast of the state, pretty downtown lined with boutiques next to the drawbridge, and historic Mystic Seaport draw in visitors with an easy appeal. And don’t forget Mystic Pizza — open…
There are some places in the United States that allow you to feel as if you’ve truly stepped back in time. Offering glimpses into bygone eras, these places give us an entirely different experience from our modern everyday lives. Benefit Street in Providence, Rhode Island is one of those places. Dating from the 1700s, this…