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Looking for a quick weekend getaway? How about a weeklong adventure? Whatever you've got in mind, we can give you some ideas about where to go and what to do.

The Perfect Girls’ Weekend in New York’s Hudson Valley

With vineyards, great food and art, New York’s Hudson Valley is great for a gal-pal weekend or a romantic getaway. Here’s how to do it!...

Here’s My Alaska Itinerary: Recommendations for What to Do and What to Skip if You Have Limited Time

I was recently in Alaska for 12 days. That’s a lot of vacation time that not everyone has. If you’re crunched for time, here’s what you...

Wine and Flowers at Winterthur!

What could be better than taking in beautiful flowers while sipping on wine? Nothing, that's what! Two friends of mine and I decided we...

What’s the Deal with Gas Prices Ending in 9/10?

Gas prices were insane in 2022. Even though they’ve seemed to have leveled off a bit, it still ain’t cheap to fill up. So, as you’re...

13 Fun Ski Facts to End the Season

As ski season is coming to a close (on the east coast of the U.S. anyway), I thought I’d do a run (get it?) of fun ski facts! 1. The...

Denver Art Museum - A “DAM” Good Museum!

On a recent trip to Colorado, we knew we’d have some time in Denver, but weren’t sure what to do. When I checked out the Denver Art...

Did You Know The Finger Lakes Has a National Forest?

Tucked away between Lake Seneca and Lake Cayuga, in upstate New York, is the Finger Lakes National Forest. Comprised of more than 16,000...

Visit the Highest Place in New Jersey!

No, not that kind of high. I guess when we think of New Jersey, we don’t typically think of mountainous terrain, but at 1,803 feet above...

I Was Skeptical About Immersive Van Gogh...Until I Went

You know how some things, well, you’re not quite sure will live up to the hype? I was afraid Immersive Van Gogh wouldn't, but it totally...

Off Season Visit to Fenwick Island, Delaware

The beautiful beaches of Fenwick Island, Delaware

East Point Lighthouse – A Hidden Gem in Southern New Jersey

Tucked away down a remote road in extreme southwestern New Jersey is the East Point Lighthouse. You’d never know it’s there unless you’re...

Let’s “Montauk” About It! A Quick Trip to the Hamptons!

, that unique mix of wealth and laid-backness (if that’s a word), makes the Hamptons worth a quick getaway! I got a great deal on...

Go Wild at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge!

With the pandemic, we’re all trying to spend time outside and social distance. Since travel is not on the table for the moment, everyone...

Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Visit New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art

I did – and it was awesome! Hey, I'm not endorsing irresponsible travel during a pandemic. I'm only suggesting that if you live in a...

A Night at the Opera - the Academy of Vocal Arts, Philadelphia

Opera doesn't have to be a stuffy, wallet-busting experience, where you have to wear a tux and can't understand the singing!

Stroll Fairchild Tropcial Botanical Garden In Miami

Headed to Miami and looking to explore beautiful tropical gardens? Ever thought of Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden?

Calling All Craft Beer Lovers!

Love Craft Beer? Never heard of Dogfish Head? Check out the tour I took of its brewery!

Kite Festivals Around the World

Updated July 2023 Who doesn’t love kites? If you’re a looking for a festival that celebrates them, here are a few places to find one! But...

5 Free (Mostly) Things to Do In Miami

Heading to the Miami area? Looking for unique experiences, but don’t want to spend a ton of cash? Well, here are some fun and mostly free th

Other Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras Besides New Orleans

New Orleans is probably the first place that comes to mind when you think of Mardi Gras, but did you know there are lots of other places tha

A Free Ski Trip to Mont Tremblant Canada

Okay, full disclosure - it’s not actually a “free” ski trip. Rather, it didn’t cost me anything extra for hotel and skiing. Since that was

Field Trip Philly: Pancakes and Vodka!

Is there any better way to spend a Saturday than with brunch and a vodka distillery tour? Tossing aside our new year's resolutions to no

Ski Vacation – Deer Valley, Utah

I recently read in Ski Magazine that, “there are ski trips and ski vacations. Deer Valley is a ski vacation.” And, after spending nearly a

A Quick Trip to Annapolis

Sometimes, ya just need to run away from home for the night. That’s exactly what we did when we ran away to Annapolis for the night. Our s

A Long Weekend in Burgundy France - Part 3

I’m back with the final installment of “A Long Weekend in Burgundy France”. Here’s what we did and where we ate on Day 3 and Day 4!

5 Races to Get Your Halloween Spook On!

With Halloween around the corner, many of us will be overindulging in all sorts of goodies. If you're looking to burn off some of those

A Long Weekend in Burgundy France - Part 2

Last week, I wrote about where we went in Burgundy. This week – it’s all about the “what we did and where we ate”! So, let’s get into it, sh

A Long Weekend in Burgundy France – Part 1

Ever dream of heading to one of the great wine regions of France? I have. Even though I was lucky enough to live in France, I never quite

Photo Tour of Governors Island (Reboot)

Recently, a New York Times article pondered the end of Governors Island. Why? Well, there's all sorts of development going on. It sta

A (Soggy) Visit to the Atlantic City Seafood Festival

The Atlantic City Seafood Festival has been around for years in one form or another, but I’ve never had a chance to go until this year. And

24 Hours in America’s Renaissance City – Providence, Rhode Island

That catchy nickname – Renaissance City - is one of several nicknames for Providence, along with the Creative Capital, the Beehive of Indust

Get Away to Nantucket!

Nantucket. The name makes you think of grey shingled cottages with white trim and overflowing flower boxes. I’ve visited a number of times

Review: Take a Tour of Philadelphia with Zeeno

Have family or friends coming to Philly, but don't want to do the same old thing? How about an "on demand" tour with Zeeno? I

Photo Tour: Balloon Festival

This summer, I had a chance to go to the QuickChek Festival of Ballooning at the Solberg Airport, a privately owned airport in Readington, N

Road Trip: See Seattle in 12 Hours

If you’ve been following my posts this summer, you know that my husband and I decided to go to Montana, but we started out in Seattle, sorta

Road Trip: Make a Detour to Whitefish, Montana

I’m back on the road, and this week I’m writing about the adorable town of Whitefish, Montana, just 26 miles from the West Glacier entrance

6 Lessons I Learned Planning A Trip to Glacier National Park (Part 2)

One of the things on my bucket list has been to visit Glacier National Park in Montana, and this year I did it! In Part 1 of my post about

6 Lessons I Learned Planning A Trip to Glacier National Park (Part 1)

One of the things on my bucket list has been to visit Glacier National Park in Montana. Well, this year, I did it! So, if you’re thinking

Road Trip: Two Idaho Towns You Never Thought to Visit…But Should

I’m continuing with my road trip series and this week, traveling through northern Idaho. I’m visiting two very different, but equally aweso

Road Trip: Leavenworth - An Alpine Village in Washington State

Imagine a picturesque village, surrounded by snow capped mountains, flowers everywhere, horse drawn carriages, buildings painted decorativel

Road Trip: Two Cities to Visit in Washington Besides Seattle

This year, my husband and I decided to go to Montana. Montana? Isn’t this post on Washington? Yeah, but like most of our trips, this one

Spend the Afternoon in Boston

Well, Boston is just an awesome city, and totally walkable. Keep in mind, with only a limited time, you won’t be able to get to everything

5 Photos and 12 Fun Facts About the Azores

I'm continuing with my Azores-themed posts this week with a short photo tour along with some fun facts that I didn’t mention in my recen

10 Things to Know About the Azores

I spent an amazing week in the Azores! And if you’re thinking of going, here are 10 things to know before you go!

6 More Great Places to See "Spring" Flowers – Around the World!

Last week, I wrote about 6 places to see spring flowers in the U.S. This week, I’ve written about some cool places in other parts of the wor

6 Awesome Places in the U.S. to See “Spring” Flowers!

In just a few short weeks, spring will officially arrive in the U.S., but starting as early as Feb and going through August, there are so ma

5 Fun Food Attractions in Philly

With the Eagles recent Super Bowl win, all eyes have been on Philadelphia, or “Philly” as it’s usually known in the northeast of the U.S. Al

A Long Weekend in Portland, Oregon

Last week, I wrote about how we got our trip to Portland, Oregon, for (mostly) free. This week, it's all about what we did. If you’re

A (Mostly) Free Trip to Portland, Oregon

Ever wonder how you can score a completely free trip? Well, I pulled it off (sorta)! Here’s how I got most of our expenses for our long wee

A Day at the Derby...Roller Derby!

It’s fair to say that everything I know about roller derby comes from (1) Saturday afternoon television where a station used to broadcast m