Articles

Travel Ideas

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Volcanoes National Park

This may be the biggest twofer of them all -- when you visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, not only do you get two volcanoes but you get them on Mauna Loa, the most massive mountain…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Exploring Yosemite National Park with Your Kids

Most people haven't discovered that Yosemite Valley is only a small part of the national park. If you dislike crowds, spend just a day in the valley to see the sights, then head out to…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Exploring the Secret Side of Myrtle Beach

Discover the Myrtle Beach of peace and quiet, of hammocks on green lawns, of gorgeous gardens and lazy afternoons.

Article / Local Experiences

Get the Most from Your Tax Dollars: Explore Washington, D.C.

All Americans pay for Washington's attractions through their taxes, of course. But, since you have to pay whether you see them or not, come on out and get your money's worth of art…

Article / Local Experiences

Editor's Choice: The World's Best Street Food

One of the best ways to get to the heart of a culture's cuisine is through its popular food and snacks. And what better way to try those snacks than from a street vendor?

Article / Local Experiences

People Watching, Lit Legends and More of the Best of Paris Cafe Culture

There must be thousands of cafes in Paris, and a thorough run down would easily fill a book. Though you could probably have a primal cafe experience in just about any corner operation,…

Article / Road Trips

Rein in Wyoming's Rich, Wild History in Cody

From buffalos -- Bills and bisons -- to river rafting, Cody opens the door to Wyoming's past and its wide range of activities.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Trading Spaces: The Park Service Turns Over the Presidio to Private Parties

What happens when managing historic buildings becomes too expensive? In San Francisco, the Park Service has turned part of Golden Gate Park into an office park.

Article / Road Trips

RVing Utah's National Park Country

Because so much of Utah is public land, it makes an ideal getaway for RVers, especially those who enjoy self-contained camping in parklands and the wilderness.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Park of the Week: California's Channel Islands

These five islands off the California coast are only 30 or so miles from Santa Barbara, but they are not easy to get to. But they do offer a glorious vista of matchless beauty and a…

Article / Local Experiences

Fast Trains and Medieval Cathedrals Make Champagne Sparkle

France's Champagne region is home to one of the world's fastest trains, centuries of European religious and political history, and the world's best sparkling wine.

Article / Family & Kids

Leaf Peeping Beyond New England: The Country is Bursting with Fall Foliage

Traditionally, we think of New England when we think of fall, but the seasons change throughout the country. We've picked a few less-than-obvious destinations for fall foliage travel…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Escape in Style to the Mountains of North Carolina

The beauty of the rolling, often mist-shrouded mountains, is truly undeniable, and, from its perch atop the ridge known as the Cataloochee Divide, The Swag offers many ways for guests…

Article / Local Experiences

Strasbourg: An Alsatian Escape and European Capital

Strasbourg has led a double life the past century, being first a part of France, then the Kaiser's Germany, then France again, and part of Hitler's Third Reich for five years during…

Article / Local Experiences

Japantown Reborn: Exploring Another Side of San Francisco

A much-loved tourist destination for decades and a blessing to residents eager for Japanese restaurants and groceries, Nihon-machi (its Japanese name) is on the verge of big change.

Article / Road Trips

Plan Your Peeping Now for Fall Foliage Fun

I know: it's still July, and some of us have yet to take a summer vacation. But the fliers in the Sunday paper have already signaled the seasonal barrage of back-to-school promotions,…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Canaveral National Seashore

You can pull off a perfect trifecta of famous destinations here, if you wish: On this windblown Atlantic coast of Florida you can easily visit the Canaveral National Seashore, the…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Hiking Abroad: 6 Family Destinations Where Nature Trumps Nationality

Ascending Mt. Kilimanjaro, traipsing through the Cotswolds, scaling Mt. Fuji, and more adventures in six of the world's most stunning settings.

Article / Road Trips

Six Weekend Road Trip Pairs

Summer is the time when we all dream of embarking on long trips to faraway locales, taking an extended leave of absence to live that dream. While work and responsibilities may prevent…

Article / Local Experiences

Education Vacations: Take a Trip and Expand Your Mind with Educational Odysseys

In the past, we have reported on Interhostel and Familyhostel, which used to be affiliated with the University of New Hampshire. After 25 years, the company reformed in February of…

Article / Local Experiences

One Hump at a Time: Camel Racing in Australia's Red Centre

The sunken camel path running along the dry bed of Central Australia's Todd river is home to one of the Outback's wackiest traditions, the annual Camel Cup.

Article / Theme Park

Is a Trip to Orlando Worth it Without the Mouse?

I've been to Orlando more times than Winnie the Pooh's swiped honey from a jar, but had never been to the Land the Mouse Built without paying my respects to either Disney or Universal…

Article / Family & Kids

Sticking Around NYC for a While? Where to House the Family

The pros and cons of hotels, furnished apartments and other long-term options for an extended stay in Manhattan.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

How Do You Keep a National Park from Becoming a Parking Lot?

Buses, in the form of park shuttles, are becoming a standard as some parks work to solve a problem created when there are more cars than there are spaces to accommodate them.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Where the Buffalo Roam in Yellowstone

Viewing wildlife and making the most of your visit to the world's oldest national park.