Ten Days and Counting to the Friendliest Day of the Year

Are you getting out your favorite green shirt?  Looking for your mother’s famous corn beef and cabbage recipe?  How about adding a tour of the Guinness Brewery in Ireland to your St. Patrick’s Day Celebration plans? The St. James’s Gate Brewery, the home of Guinness is the number one tourist attraction in Ireland.   Open nearly […]

Theme Trips – Let’s Get Cooking

While most people look forward to NOT cooking on their vacation, there are those of us who can’t wait to prepare that next meal.  And what could be better than a vacation trip that allows you to do just that.  Theme trips have been around for quite a while.  But these days, no matter what […]

Girlfriends Getaway – Berkeley Springs, American’s First Spa

One of the top spots on the Girlfriends Getaway ideas is a spa weekend.  Originally considered a medicinal cure for nearly everything that ailed you, these days heading out for a spa weekend is the ultimate in self pampering.    And while there are a host of new resorts that have sprung up in response to […]

City in the Spotlight – Daytona Beach Florida

Known as the hometown of NASCAR, this fabulous Florida vacation spot is perfect for any type of getaway, from a family beach trip, to a romantic trip for two, girl getaway or man-cation.    If you are looking for fun, sport or just great relaxation time, you can find it here.     Founded in 1870, today’s Daytona […]

Let’s Go Racing! – The Daytona 500

This Sunday, February 26th is a date that every NASCAR fan has been waiting for since last November.   At 12pm, this year’s Sprint Cup Championship will rev up and go, starting at the birthplace of stock car racing, Daytona Beach Florida.  Back in the 20’s and 30’s, Daytona Beach because the place to set land […]

City in the Spotlight – New Orleans

Say New Orleans to anybody and the immediate image that comes to mind is Mardi Gras with all its colorful floats, street parties, elaborate masks, great food and the French Quarter.   But any time of the year, a visit to New Orleans is a vacation to remember for the rest of your life. Love to […]

Get Your Beads On!

And gear up for the biggest party in America.  This year, Marti Gras falls on February 21st so there is no time to waste if you are looking to be a part of this fabulous celebration. Occurring on a different date each year in order to remain 47 days from Easter, the very first Marti […]

Isn’t it time you booked your Girlfriends Getaway for this year?

  One of the best locations for a girlfriend’s getaway is a spa.  Nothing beats a getaway that involves pampering, peace and quiet and lots of time for spending with your best girlfriends.  But there are so many to choose from it can sometimes be difficult to decide. Spas were extremely popular in the late […]

Creative Valentine Travel ideas

We’re just a week away from the most romantic day of the year, February 14th, Valentine’s Day.   And if you are looking for the right gift to surprise your sweetheart this year, consider planning a romantic getaway. And it doesn’t have to be a whirlwind trip to Paris either.  Consider a weekend away at a […]

City in the Spotlight–Indianapolis

Looking for something to do after the excitement of watching the Super Bowl live?  Don’t back those bags to head home too fast; Indianapolis has some great things to offer. Indianapolis offers some wonderful sightseeing opportunities.  The city itself boasts some great landmarks and war museums, including the Monument Circle and Indianapolis War Memorial Plaza.  […]