Halloween in Los Angeles Theme Parks and Local Annual Events

Halloween Harvest Festival at Pierce College (halloweenharvestfestival.com)

Halloween in Los Angeles is always great fun. California theme parks devote much of October to Halloween, and Hollywood is already plenty weird; adding more costumes and revelry to the mix only elevates the festive atmosphere. These great Halloween attractions, … [Read more...]

Halloween at San Diego Theme Parks and Local Annual Events

Halloween in San Diego California (srta-bea)

San Diego is a popular vacation town, of course, what with theme parks, the San Diego Zoo, and miles and miles of terrific Southern California coastline. Late October presents families with a different sort of travel altogether, though; the door to door variety … [Read more...]

A Perfect Day at The Broadmoor, Colorado’s 5-Star Luxury Resort

The Broadmoor Lake Cheyenne

I've now spent a total of four nights at The Broadmoor with my family over the past two summers. If I could move into this grand property permanently, I would. No joke. The attentive customer service is excellent, the variety of restaurants divine, the guestrooms … [Read more...]

Fayetteville, West Virginia: The “Coolest Small Town”

Fayetteville, West Virginia

Where outdoor transplants meet conservative mountain folks, Fayetteville, West Virginia earns its designation as the "Coolest Small Town."  At first glance, it might seem unlikely that anyone would want to vacation in West Virginia.  When telling people about … [Read more...]

Cheap East Hampton Vacation Attractions

south fork natural history museum in bridgehampton (jennifer miner)

A cheap East Hampton vacation sounds impossible to the uninitiated, but it's actually easier than it sounds. East Hampton has a lot of swanky stores and upscale eateries -- plenty of things to do to spend your travel dollars in a weekend, if you're not careful … [Read more...]

Top Things to Do in Seattle, Washington

Best Things to Do in Seattle WA; Pike Place Market (Jennifer Miner)

There are almost countless "best" things to do in Seattle. With the seemingly endless array of restaurants, events and attractions, this great Washington city bears for repeat visits. Even residents likely never run out of fun things to see and do! So, with one … [Read more...]

Sitka, Alaska Travel Activities

Totem Pole in Sitka, Alaska (Jennifer Miner)

Travelers to southeast Alaska may wonder about what there is to see and do in Sitka. Sitka is the fourth most populous city in Alaska, with interesting travel activities, but it's really more of a maritime town. Now, Alaska is a huge state; three Californias could … [Read more...]

Disneyland Family Value Vacation Package at Hyatt Regency Orange County

Hyatt family travel package can include tickets to LA Angels games

Disneyland family value vacation packages are hugely popular. Disneyland is a major family vacation attraction destination here in California, and naturally it follows that there are many hotels in and around Anaheim set up with child-friendly features to accommodate … [Read more...]

Glacier Calving during Glacier Tour on Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Alaska Glacier Picture (Jennifer Miner)

Glacier calving pictures and videos show images of Earth's changing surface. Alaska small cruise ship vacations are excellent ways to experience the Inside Passage, and glacier tours are even more interesting with glacier calving that can be captured in pictures … [Read more...]

Top Scenic, Family-friendly Attraction in Colorado: Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

Skycoaster Royal Gorge Bridge

I've jumped out of an airplane, been pummeled by 5 Gs of force in a bobsled whizzing down a track at 80 miles an hour and squeezed through narrow passages in claustrophobia-inducing caves. But I just could not bring myself to free-fall and swing 1,300 feet above … [Read more...]

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