Destinations

Amigos, Meet Puerto Vallarta

Amigos, Meet Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, a seaside treasure on Mexico’s west coast, is well-suited to accommodate your trip, however action-packed — or blissfully open — you envision your itinerary. To unwind and pamper yourselves, say “sí” to a group spa day at Maiavé Spa. Inspired by the Mexican goddess of agave, spa-goers can choose from a menu of…

BabyLand General Hospital

BabyLand General Hospital

Finally, a hospital you’ll never want to leave. Theodora Aretha and Crystal Lorraine — more than three decades later, I remember their names and the pure joy my sister and I felt when our parents gave us our very own Cabbage Patch Kids! In the 1980s, Cabbage Patch Kids, the adoptable dough-faced dolls (with birth…

Mexico, Mazatlan, Colorful old city streets in historic city center.

Meander Through Mazatlán

One of the best ways to quiet the mind, get some steps in, and get to know a new city is by exploring wherever your two feet lead you.  Plus, the older the city, chances are the better its walkability. This rings true for Mazatlán, a gem located on Mexico’s west coast. While the city’s…

A Day Away From the Parks

A Day Away From the Parks

Your Orlando trip is going exactly as planned. You’ve patiently queued your way through all the major theme parks, felt your stomach drop while riding the latest roller coasters, savored an exorbitant quantity of cotton candy and ice cream, and made heartwarming memories along the way. The only thing missing from your family’s fun-filled theme…

The sea splashes over surf-eroded rocks against a cloudy California sky.

Believe the Hype of San Diego

Some of San Diego’s most-well known attractions are worth a visit and the accolades. San Diego lives up to the hype. Sure, it can feel as though this (way) Southern California city is always included on annual “best places to live” lists and “best places to visit” directories, so it’s easy to be a little…

Two young women run into the North Coast surf with surfboards.

Nourish Your Soul

An easy-going coastal essence emanates along New South Wales’ North Coast. After all, this is the country that epitomizes the laid-back lifestyle. Along Coffs Coast, surf culture is pretty much the city’s backbone, and surfers are forever in search of the perfect wave along Sawtell’s golden beaches. Adventurous spirits will love the abundance of outdoor…

Loch In Adventure

Loch In Adventure

Nature flaunts her full beauty during the fall season in Scotland, when the wild landscapes become ablaze with color. Crimson red, rich green, fiery auburn, and golden yellow hues reflect against glittering lochs, and the scenery comes alive with an almost ethereal-like quality. The colors aren’t the only draw: It’s also the quieter season, meaning…

Brown horse foraging for grass in the autumn forest.

Seascapes and Dramatic Cliffs

Take a drive along the meandering, narrow country lanes in New Forest National Park and no doubt you’ll encounter a group of wild ponies, or better still, donkeys with foals in tow, holding up traffic as they leisurely lead the way. The wilderness here requires a slower pace of living. It’s a place of peace…

Wispy clouds play over the skyline of Mdina in late afternoon.

Mediterranean Magic

Honey-colored coastlines trace the outline of Malta, a small island that’s home to welcoming people, resplendent natural wonders, and rich history. Positioned at the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, and being at the crossroads between Europe and Africa, it’s a heady mix of cultural influences. Take Maltese cuisine: a harmonious blend of flavors from Sicily…

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