Historic Newport, RI
Best known for its summer “cottages,” built by the Astors, Vanderbilts, Wideners and other wealthy industrialists, Newport’s history runs as deep as the waters off its shores. Founded in 1639, Newport grew to be a large settlement that became rich from its commercial activity, most of which was generated by its strategic position as an…
Read MoreHike the Selfie Trail
Every good vacation these days includes a fair amount of selfie taking, right? No need to search for the best place to stand for your selfie with Flagstaff’s iconic scenery, the Flagstaff Selfie Trail will point you to the perfect spot. The Flagstaff CVB has provided a map with directions to one-of-a-kind selfie spots throughout…
Read MoreHistoric Butte
Butte means mound or small hill in French and that’s exactly the topography of Butte, Montana. Established in 1864, this old mining camp took off shortly thereafter and by the latter part of the nineteenth century it became one of the first major industrial cities in the West. One of the largest copper boomtowns in…
Read MoreHighlights of the Upper Valley VT and NH
The title of this write up is extremely misleading. There’s so much to discover within the Upper Valley that one could write volumes about what you find throughout this endearing section of New England. There’s much to unearth within the jumble of small towns and villages that for the most part border the Connecticut River…
Read MoreHistoric Baltimore
Most everywhere you turn in Baltimore, you take in a piece of the city’s history. Indeed the city has nearly 70,000 properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and almost seventy National Register Historic Districts. It’s also punctuated with all kinds of monuments. Already in 1827 during a visit to Baltimore by…
Read MoreHeading into History in Saratoga
The history of Saratoga Springs is rich and storied. If you want, go as far back as 1777 and visit the Saratoga Battlefields, also known as the Saratoga National Historical Park, the sacred land where the turning point of the American Revolution occurred. If you like nature, it’s worth the fifteen-mile drive out here. It’s…
Read MoreHealth, Wellbeing and Beauty in the Spa Town
People have been “taking the waters” in Saratoga Springs, New York since the early part of the nineteenth century. (Actually indigenous Native Americans indulged in therapeutic drinks and soaks there long before they were discovered by the white man.) Known for their healing benefits, the mineral-rich water still found in springs in and around Saratoga…
Read MoreHave You Ever Visited a Quirky Museum?
Have You Ever Visited a Quirky Museum? Do you know there is a carnivorous plant garden in Wilmington, North Carolina? A wordless language that relies on pitch variation to communicate meaning in La Gomera, Spain? A baobab tree in South Africa that is so large it has a pub in it that can comfortably fit…
Read MoreEating Your Way Through the Hamptons: A Foodie’s Guide
Hamptons Classics: Golden Pear Café: With a few locations around the Hamptons, this is the spot to grab delicious sandwiches, salads, and pastries for a beach day or a quick bite. Shippy’s Pumpernickels Restaurant (Southampton): Feeling nostalgic? Head to this old-school spot for hearty German food and fresh seafood. It’s a Southampton institution! On the…
Read MoreFood and Drink Highlights of Vieques
Since Vieques is a larger island than Culebra, there’s more to do there. That means more opportunities for building up your appetite and thirst. Whether you’ve spent the day fishing, snorkeling or tucked away in a bungalow, you’ll enjoy delighting in the many Puerto Rican specialities offered on the island. Plantains Puerto Ricans love plantains,…
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