Destinations

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Facts, Weather & More

June 10, 2020
John Werner

One of the most accessible national parks in the U.S. straddles both Tennessee and North Carolina. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers incredible vistas, mountain meadows covered in wildflowers, remote wilderness areas, and diverse forests. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Facts & Accommodations There are at least twelve mountain peaks above 6000 feet. Among […]

Close-To-Home U.S. Travel Destination Ideas

May 19, 2020
Stephanie Werner

As natural explorers, quarantine is a foreign concept to grasp for most Americans. While we lately have been spending more time in our homes, our passion for adventure persists through these critical times. Consider starting small and venturing out into your own backyard, once the stay-in-place orders and mandatory 14-day quarantines are lifted. We recommend these wide-open-space vacation destinations in […]

Best Secrets Resorts & Spas To Visit In Mexico

May 13, 2020
John Werner

As travel resumes, one of the destinations many vacationers are familiar with and comfortable traveling to because of the close proximity to the U.S. is Mexico. Popular resorts are often located on sprawling beachfront properties with expansive pools and wide beaches offering lots of personal space and relaxation. One of my favorite resort companies is […]

Bath & Stratford-upon-Avon

October 16, 2018
John Werner
If London is your base and you are looking to visit a few of England’s most famous sites away from the city, make a day trip to Bath and Stratford upon Avon. Bath is a World Heritage City and the location of England’s only hot springs. The Romans founded this city in 60 AD and […]

Hidden Gems of Italy

October 11, 2018
Amber Zakem
The Principe Hotel Venice Featuring a terrace with lovely views of the Grand Canal, Hotel Principe is 650 feet from Santa Lucia Train Station. It features antique furniture and typically Venetian décor. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar while admiring the views. The restaurant serves Venetian specialties and international cuisine, including fresh fish […]

Best Restaurants in Mexico According to Travel Advisors

September 11, 2018
Amber Zakem
Sunset MonaLisa Los Cabos, Mexico Carved into a cliff overlooking the Bay of Cabo San Lucas with the best view of the famous Arch at Land’s End, Sunset MonaLisa consistently presents a new experience to those seeking excellence in food and service. Located at the tip end of the Baja Peninsula of Mexico, Sunset MonaLisa […]

Trip of a Lifetime to Dubai

September 11, 2018
Jessica Kruse
NOW is a great time to travel and continue to check those “dream” destinations off your travel bucket list. From an indoor ski slope to the world’s tallest building, Dubai has it all. Have you ever heard the phrase “where bigger is always better”? A true oasis in the middle of the Arabian Desert, Dubai […]

Adventure Iceland

March 28, 2018
John Werner
One of the hottest travel destinations is Iceland, the westernmost European country located just south of the Arctic Circle and about the same square miles as the state of Kentucky. I haven't done a lot of adventure travel, although I like this style of travel. For me, Iceland was the most adventure-packed five days I […]

Two Days in Los Angeles

March 16, 2018
Amber Zakem
One of my favorite things about traveling is that each destination you visit takes on its own identity. What I mean by this is that every city has such a unique personality that you get to explore different sides of yourself with every trip you take. For me the trip begins long before I actually […]