Apr 18 2013

6 of America’s Best National Parks

buy Lyrical dance costumes online The National Park Service uses over twenty different titles for the park units it manages, including National Monument, National Historic Site, National Battlefield Site, National Recreation Area, National Preserve and of course, the crème de la crème, National Park. There are fifty-nine areas designated as National Parks, starting with Yellowstone in 1872 followed by California’s […]

lighthouse in Maia Santa Maria Azores Portugal
Apr 04 2013

Photo Essay: Lighthouses of the World

http://cakebysadiesmith.co.uk/tag/st-giles-house Since ancient times lighthouses have offered protection, their glowing lenses providing a guiding light to the weary traveler. They meant a safe haven from the tumultuous sea, a warning of dangerous rocks or reefs. And after a long voyage, the first sight of a lighthouse gave hope and relief that home was near. Like photos of bridges […]

Mar 22 2013

5 Fascinating Facts about Costa Rica

I can’t believe that in just a few short weeks I’ll be going to Costa Rica! One of the most popular travel destinations in the world, Costa Rica is renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty and breathtaking scenery. Tucked between Nicaragua and Panama on the Central American isthmus, Costa Rica also enjoys two scenic coastlines with […]

Mar 18 2013

A Return to Key West

I knew when I visited Key West for the first time two-and-a-half years ago that I would return someday. Between the unforgettable 127-mile drive on the Overseas Highway, the colorful and quaint architecture, and the overall relaxed vibe of the island, I instantly fell in love with the “Conch Republic.” Winter is actually peak season […]

Mar 13 2013

Snapshot: San Antonio, Texas

Why didn’t anyone ever tell me what a beautiful city San Antonio was before? That was my first thought when my “epic road trip” took me to this city of 1.4 million people located in south-central Texas. A meandering river, lots of open green spaces and plenty of public art, San Antonio blends old and […]

New Orleans Louisiana
Feb 12 2013

Favorite Places: Café Du Monde – New Orleans, Louisiana

There’s no missing the omnipresent queue out front, and it’s there for a reason. Ever since 1862, when the original Café Du Monde coffee stand opened in New Orleans’ famous French Quarter, people have been lining up for their signature beignets and café au lait blended with chicory root. Located on Decatur Street, across from Jackson […]

Feb 09 2013

Greetings From… Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico

In an isolated corner of New Mexico, not too far from the border with Texas, is one of the world’s greatest natural wonders: Carlsbad Caverns National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, a visit to the complex of underground caves is like embarking on The Journey to the Center of the Earth. Although not the largest […]

Andes Plateau
Jan 29 2013

Greetings From… The Andean Plateau, Peru

Golden fields, snow-capped volcanic peaks, and the most luminous blue skies I’ve ever seen; the Andean Plateau, or Altiplano as it’s known in Peru, is a land of extremes. Its altitude averages above 12,000 feet (3,750 meters) and is characterized by year-round cold, arid air and strong winds. It’s the widest part of the Andes […]

Jan 24 2013

Side Trip: The Getty Villa

The Getty Center—the famed, world-class museum complex perched high in the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking West Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean—is one of the top attractions for visitors to L.A. But people shouldn’t forget about the original Getty Museum, now known as the Getty Villa, which is absolutely worth a visit too. Located atop […]

Nassau Bahamas
Jan 10 2013

Things To Do on a Cruise Stopover in Nassau, Bahamas

Only have a brief stop in Nassau while on a Caribbean cruise? No problem! Here are a few of the “must see” sights. If you plan your day out well you should be able to hit most, if not all, of these. Nassau is the capital and largest city of the Bahamas. Officially the Commonwealth […]

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