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The 8 Best Things to Do in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson has so many great things to do. Here are some of the best things to do in and around Tucson whether visiting for a day or a week.
Tips for Traveling with Chronic Illness
It seems, these days, everyone knows at least one person with a chronic illness. This could be diabetes, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis or any number of other incurable diseases or disorders. Some people with such illnesses choose not to travel or cannot because of their condition. But many do…
Hacienda Del Sol: Where Gardens, Art and Nature Meet
Despite all the beauty nature offers in the Arizona desert, Hacienda Del Sol Luxury Guest Ranch Resort has managed to enhance the natural aesthetic the setting offers with gardens and art. They have flawlessly incorporating the art, architecture and gardens into the natural landscape. **Disclaimer: This was a hosted trip however all…
Tecate: Come for Beer, Stay for Art, Food and Nature
You may know Tecate for its beer, but did you know, this little border town has arts, culture, gastronomy, wine and natural beauty? Well, it has all that and more. Initially, Tecate has the feel of a tired small city. However, after spending a bit more time there I came…
The Best of Ensenada
Whether you are visiting Ensenada Mexico as a port-o-call during a cruise or you are doing a weekend escape you will find plenty to do. In many ways, Ensenada is like other coastal Mexican towns that welcome cruisers and vacationers. Like Cancun and Cozumel, to name a few, there are…
A Weekend in Valle de Guadalupe: Baja’s Wine (and Food) Trail
With little effort, wine-lovers can enjoy an amazing weekend escape to Baja Mexico’s wine region of Valle de Guadalupe, or as it is commonly known “Valle.” Valle rivals the Napa Valley in wine quality and dining options. This two-day itinerary will allow you to make the most of your weekend…
A 3-day, 2 Nations Road Trip: San Diego California and Northern Baja
In only three days you can hit the highlights of San Diego, Tijuana and Rosarito in Baja. Here is one possible itinerary to make the most of a long week escape.
Fall Fun for All at Milburn Orchards
Autumn arrived this past weekend in Cecil County MD (although not officially) with a chill in the air almost as if on cue for the start of Milburn Orchards’ Fall Festival Weekends. Every Saturday and Sunday through the end of October, Milburn Orchards will host a different themed event. This…
Affordable Cape May
At the southern-most tip of New Jersey sits Cape May, the Nation’s Oldest Seashore Resort, which bears the distinction of being a National Historic Landmark. Shaded streets lined with Victorian homes and functioning gaslights, are the hallmark of this seaside retreat. Twenty-five years ago, Cape May was a sleepy little…
Do the Atlantic City Airshow and Armed Forces Parade Like a Local
I can’t think of a better way to experience the sun, surf and the sonic boom of an F-22 Raptor airplane than the Atlantic City Airshow: Thunder over the Boardwalk. If this sounds like a near perfect day to you, as it does to me, read on. I lived…
State Fair or County Fair? You Be the Judge.
There are certain things that you can expect at any agricultural-based county or state fair: the smell of carney food, livestock, 4-H exhibits and the thrill of the Midway. This month (July) you have your pick between the Cecil County (Maryland) Fair and the Delaware State Fair. I had the…
