According to the National Park Service, there are more than 200,000 miles of hiking trails in the U.S. at our disposal. With a little effort, and probably a little driving, you can leave the sidewalks and carpool lanes behind and experience some of the country’s natural beauty. Depending on your skill level, chances are there are trails near you that are either recreational or challenging. Each of the following trails was named a “National Recreation Trail” by the Department of the Interior, designating them as among America’s best. Continue Reading »

Possibly you have a remote nook or cranny in mind for your family’s Labor Day weekend getaway. Therefore you would not want to see your nook and cranny featured on this page, because then it no longer would be remote! But if your style for getting away is to get lost in where the crowds go, here is a sampling of events: Continue Reading »

One might think of roller coasters as uniquely American, but they are actually a Russian invention dating back to the early 1800s, when wooden tracks would send sleds down ice hills during harsh winters. Today, coasters are thrilling riders around the world, inducing vomiting from Indiana to Istanbul. With the help of BestRollerCoasterPoll.com, which rates coasters every year, here are 10 of the world’s best. Continue Reading »

Continuing on the journey , check out five of the best places to visit on your way through China Continue Reading »

Are the Beijing Olympics giving you the inspiration and desire to journey to the other side of the globe? If so, break out your Rosetta Stone and check out some must-see attractions to schedule for your future visit to China. Continue Reading »

Places to visit and admire abound in San Francisco. Here are a few ideas for the discerning traveler: Continue Reading »

Bangkok is one of the most fascinating cities on earth, and its appeal to westerners has increased significantly in the last decade or so. With a population of more than 7 million citizens, according to BangkokTourist.com, there are plenty of things to see and do in Bangkok, from visiting the many local museums to touring the dozens of temples that have shaped the culture of Thailand. Continue Reading »

If you are looking for something out of the ordinary to see and do in Austin, consider one of these original venues. Continue Reading »

Plan your trip to a fabulous oceanside beach at one of these locations to experience the people, local culture or natural scene.

People Watching

South Miami Beach, Fla. - A mecca for tourists in the winter months, “SOBE” is also a social experience where people come to see and be seen. In addition to the fine sunbathing and swimming beach, the location offers a variety of experiences from the historic neighborhoods, fine dining, sightseeing tours and the fabulous nightlife scene. Continue Reading »

Let’s get your main concern about traveling to Colorado out of the way: Yes, you will be able to breathe the thin air of the state’s higher elevations. It may take a few days to acclimate, especially if you have tuberculosis of Doc Holliday proportions.

Most of Colorado’s residents live in the greater Denver area (including Lakewood, Aurora and Boulder), but you will find other cities, like Colorado Springs (south of Denver), Fort Collins (north of Denver), Grand Junction (western Colorado) and Vail (northern Rockies) all have something to offer. Continue Reading »