By Sydni Ellis If the popular travel quote is to be believed “Love is the food of life, travel is the dessert” by Amanda Jane Sturges then taking a vacation with your significant other is an even sweeter gift than chocolates this Valentine’s Day. Who …
By Carrie Dunlea Having made it to their golden years, many seniors have the extra time to devote to recreational pursuits, but it often comes with a limited budget. Instead, seniors can arm themselves with their earned wisdom and discover the multiple travel perks that …
By Sydni Ellis Turn on Hallmark Channel, go see Last Christmas in theatres or stream practically any Christmas movie ever made, and you’ll notice one thing they all have in common: a delightful town square with fresh fir trees, twinkling lights and charming architecture. That …
By Carrie Dunlea After the blistering heat of Texas’ summer and the deluge of rain in early fall, planning a getaway to enjoy beautiful vistas and an abundance of outdoor activities might be just what the doctor ordered. Pack your bags and drive or fly …
By Carrie Dunlea People often love to explore the uncanny and unexplained as Halloween draws near. One way to do so is to visit some of the purportedly haunted places around the world that also happen to be spectacularly beautiful. Not only is this a …
By Carrie Dunlea North America is an ideal place to take to the open road for a scenic drive or trip, especially in the fall. With so much land and a wide variety of terrain, explorers can choose to travel back country roads, ocean drives, …
By Sydni Ellis What three things would you want on deserted island? As a kid, my answers were always variations of “a boat to get home, a phone to call for help, my mom to keep me company.” For some reason, I was terrified that …
By Sonia Duggan Tall, serene, and stark in contrast to the landscape, there’s something mysterious, yet beautiful about lighthouses. These iconic structures, built as early as 1716, provide a beacon of light and guidance to mariners to protect them from jagged coastlines and to help …
By Carrie Dunlea Nestled amid the breathtaking mountains and the serene natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these destinations …
Refuges offer vacation, education opportunities By Sydni Ellis Happy tigers bask lazily in the sun. Cougars roll around in the soft grass. Bobcats play among the fallen logs and thick grass. Brown bears cool off in the water — sounds like a dream, right? At …