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America’s Best Fourth Of July Parades
By Randy Yagi With a full day of activities in store, one of the best ways to begin summer’s biggest holiday is to attend a Fourth of July parade. First held in America shortly after the end of the...
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Most Scenic RV Campgrounds In America
By Randy Yagi For the RV enthusiast, it doesn’t get much better than hitting the road to enjoy America’s great outdoors. Having the ability to travel through the nation’s scenic backgrounds with a...
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7 Most Beautiful Mountain Ranges In The World
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr Do you long to be surrounded by summery pastures and sweet edelweiss high in the Bavarian Alps, like Julie Andrews in “The Sound of Music?” Or would you prefer the snowy...
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Complete Guide To Burning Man
By Randy Yagi In a matter of weeks, an estimated 70,000 people will gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to co-create a temporary city dedicated to art and its eclectic community. Burning Man is...
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5 Cities To Visit Before Summer Ends
By Randy Yagi With just a handful of weeks left, time is running out to start planning for an end of summer vacation. While there are several great places to consider for that best trip ever, a handful...
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America’s Best All-Season Mountain Resorts
By Randy Yagi When one thinks of a classic mountain resort, the first few images that typically come to mind are snow-covered peaks, a cozy fireplace and scores of warmly dressed skiers hitting the...
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Mexico’s 5 Best All-Inclusive Resorts
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr When was your last visit south of the border? Go international without the jet lag – but with the terrific weather, beaches, food, and great service. Choose adult-only or...
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Great Places To Visit On Chicago’s North Side
The North Side of Chicago — the city’s most densely populated residential section — is home of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, the second-oldest ballpark in the MLB. Also home to renowned Puerto...
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Great Places To Visit On Chicago’s West Side
Extending west of the Chicago Loop, Chicago’s West Side has undergone several changes in its ethnic and socioeconomic makeup. Historically known as a gateway for immigrants and migrants, the West...
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Great Places To Visit On Chicago’s South Side
The South Side of Chicago is the city’s largest section, with about 60 percent of its land area, including public parks and beaches extending along Lake Michigan’s shore. It’s also home to the Chicago...
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The Ultimate East Coast Fall Foliage Guide
By Randy Yagi In a matter of weeks if not days, the annual pilgrimage will begin on the East Coast to view the magnificent fall colors. Clearly among the world’s greatest destinations to witness one of...
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America’s Best Halloween Attractions In 2017
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr Adrenaline pumping? Heart racing? If Halloween is your favorite time of year, you can count on an awesome, freakin’ scary nights in any of these places, considered by dedicated...
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Top 5 Winter Travel Tips
By Randy Yagi Winter is fast approaching and with it comes cold, wet and often snowy conditions across much of the country. It also means you should take some extra precautions if a road trip is part...
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America’s Best Thanksgiving Day Parades
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr Complete with a jolly Santa Claus to signal the start of the holiday season, giant Thanksgiving Day parades in the USA have a legacy of nearly 100 years. The nation’s leading...
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5 Historical Places To Spend Thanksgiving Weekend
By Randy Yagi The busy Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner and if you haven’t yet made plans for the big weekend, there’s really no time to waste. But this year, instead of the...
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Best Offbeat Holiday Destinations In America
By Randy Yagi The busy holiday season has officially begun and if you’re still thinking of heading out of town, there is really no time to waste. But you might be procrastinating a little longer this...
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Best Winter Getaways In Europe
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr Europe is always a good idea. This winter, several reasons stand out for a journey across the pond. Staying active and fit while traveling is a trend identified by industry...
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America’s Best Christkindl Markets
By Randy Yagi Inspired by the festive Christmas markets of Germany and other European countries, Christkindlmarkts have become a wonderful holiday tradition in America in the past few decades....
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America’s Best Sledding Hills
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr When all you really want to do is slide downhill fast in the snow in the good old fashioned way, there’s nothing better than a great sledding hill. While giant tubing parks...
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Best Backcountry Skiing In North America
By Randy Yagi Although it’s certainly not for everyone, backcountry skiing has been rising in popularity amongst winter sports, particularly in North America. Also known as off-piste skiing or off the...
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Best Places For Ice Fishing In The US
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr Ice fishing is for the intrepid angler, a sport that combines skill with challenge with patience. It’s all about the adventure and the experience, significantly enhanced by...
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Best Vacations Spots For Extreme Winter Sports
By Randy Yagi The winter ski season is in full swing with many of the country’s leading resorts enjoying plenty of fresh powder, plenty of blues skies and great weather. But some winter sports fans...
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Guide To The 2018 Winter Olympics
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr All eyes are on South Korea for the XXIII Olympic Winter Games on Feb. 9-25, 2018. Known as PyeongChang 2018, the Asian city won their Olympic host bid back in 2011, so the...
View ArticleBest Tropical Destinations For Travelers On A Budget
By Randy Yagi With the prospects of pleasant weather practically year round despite the notion of sweat inducing humidity, tropical destinations are often the top choice for backpackers and other...
View ArticleAmerica’s 5 Best Comfort Food Spots
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr What is it about mac n’ cheese that talks to us like we were still kids? And why do the words “apple pie” conjure up thoughts of flag and motherhood? Americans have a thing...
View Article5 Surprise Romantic Getaways In The US
By Randy Yagi As the calendar page flips to February, many couples are still undecided on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Instead of the tried-and-true presentations of chocolates, roses, wine and a...
View ArticleBlack History Month: 5 Destinations For African American Culture & History
By Randy Yagi First conceived as a weeklong event in Washington DC in 1926 and held annually over the entire month of February since 1976, Black History Month celebrates the numerous achievements and...
View ArticleBest 2018 Singles Cruises
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr The single supplement on cruises is getting a closer look as cruise companies seek a younger demographic. Look beyond the cruise line look to each individual ship; some have...
View ArticleBest Vacation Destinations For American History Buffs
By Randy Yagi If you’re a lover of American history, chances are that you’ve already been to many, if not all of the best known historical cities, such as Boston, Philadelphia, New York and Washington...
View ArticleBest Events Planned For International Women’s Day 2018
By Randy Yagi With the ever-growing awareness of important women’s issues and causes, such as gender inequality, women’s health and safety, and the growing #MeToo movement, celebrating International...
View ArticleAmerica’s Best Irish Pubs
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr There are twice as many people of Irish “primary ancestry” in America than the population of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland combined. According to research by...
View ArticleAmerica’s Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens
By Randy Yagi After a long and often gloomy winter where many record low temperatures were observed, particularly in the Northeast, there is no question that springtime couldn’t arrive any sooner. One...
View ArticleBest Easter Parades Across the US
By Randy Yagi It’s been often said that everyone loves a parade and Easter parades are certainly no exception. An annual rite of spring that dates back to 19th century New York, the Easter Parade has...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Traveler’s Guide To Coachella 2018
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr About 250,000 people will attend over two consecutive weekends for The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the vast Sonoran Desert. Created in 1999, Coachella is now...
View ArticleEat Your Way Across The US At America’s Best Diners
By Randy Yagi An iconic part of American culture for more than 100 years, diners have been described as one of the quintessential culinary experiences in the U.S. Generously portrayed in song, film,...
View ArticlePlanning Your Summer Music Festival Calendar
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr Which summer music festivals are you going to attend? Beyonce has already headlined Coachella in April, but there’s lots more to come during the summer of ’18. Five of...
View ArticleBest Art Museums In The Southwest
By Randy Yagi Blessed with breathtaking natural beauty, a wealth of outdoor activities and phenomenal dining and lodging, the Southwest clearly has all of the makings for an unforgettable vacation. But...
View ArticleExplore America’s Castles
By Randy Yagi It’s often said that a man’s home is his castle. However, that old saying takes extra special meaning when describing the colossal mansions and fabled castles of America, some of which...
View ArticleTreat Mom To A B&B Fit For A Queen
By Laurie Jo Miller Farr A comfy and cozy B&B is different to a hotel, even a small hotel, in several ways. A licensed B&B is a private home with guest rooms, providing a real sense of place...
View ArticleBest Beach Vacations On The Atlantic
By Randy Yagi With the busy Memorial Day holiday just around the corner, isn’t it time to start thinking about a well deserved vacation? It should be, especially if that next trip is a beachside...
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