Montana's Flathead Lake Lodge

Swim with Wild Dolphins and Expand Your Consciousness in Bimini

Swimming with Dolphins

I've known Allyn Evans virtually for many, many years. Last summer, she marked something major off her bucket list, a scenario she has dreamed of for years - swimming with the dolphins in Bimini. But she also took her story a step further and became a [Read more]

Learn a Romance Language on a Romantic Vacation

Learn a Romance Language with Benny Lewis

Learning a Romance language on a romantic vacation can broaden your appreciation of your travel destination. France, Italy, Spain, Brazil and the rest of Latin America – just the thought of these places makes me sigh in recollection of good times and [Read more]

Things to Do before You Go on Vacation without the Kids

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Leaving the children behind while you and your significant other head off for a week filled with kid free moments and dinners at tables with real cloth napkins, tablecloths and maybe even a vase full of flowers can be both an exciting and daunting [Read more]

California Wine Club: The Perfect Way to Discover Your Next Getaway

Wines Estate Collage

Not long ago I was singing the praises of California Wine Club. Their home (and travel) delivery makes for a fun monthly surprise as well as a delightful gift if you’re looking for a special holiday or anytime gift for the wine lovers in your life. To [Read more]

Maui is the Best Vacation Island in the World

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What makes an island vacation destination great? For the Vacation Gals, the best tropical islands have predictably terrific weather, are far enough from our homes (mainland United States) to feel like a true getaway, and have a large variety of activities to [Read more]

Portland Vacation Attraction – Allure of the Automobile

Antique Car in Portland Oregon (Jennifer Miner)

There are so many fun, fantastic things to do in Portland that it's tempting to spend an entire Oregon vacation in the city alone. One of my favorite things about the funky city is that a traveler (even a Portlandian, I suppose) can wander around and fill up [Read more]

Travel to Ibiza, Spain

Hotel Cala Verde in Ibiza, Spain (Nicole Jewell)

Mention travel to Ibiza, and many people think of young tourists partying and clubbing throughout their Spain summer vacation. It's true that an Ibiza vacation often includes the nightlife scene for 20-something travelers, but this married 30-something found [Read more]

Fall Foliage Trips in Upstate New York

Fall Foliage for upstate New York Leaf Peepers (visitadirondacks.com)

Summer's over, and in some parts of the world, the crisper feel of fall is already in the air. One aspect of living in the northeast that I really miss is watching the leaves change. I went to college near the Adirondacks, and fall foliage trips in upstate New [Read more]

Touring Wineries in Willamette Valley

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The last time we went to Portland, Oregon, my husband and I took our kids. This time, we left them at home for a romantic weekend touring the best vineyards and wineries of Willamette Valley, near Portland, Oregon. Now, one of the best romantic getaway [Read more]

Photo Friday: Sea Kayaking Off the Coast of Southern Maine

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In the middle of my family vacation to New Hampshire this summer, my husband and I escaped for a couples' getaway with a high school friend (we go waaaay back) and her boyfriend/now fiance -- they got engaged (!) at the Cliff House Resort & Spa, where we [Read more]