Whip out the orange T-shirt and pretend there’s a brisk breeze out. It’s Fall in Texas. Over the last decades, pumpkin patches have grown from the lawn of the local church to adventure farms with farm animals and more. Pumpkin…
New Orleans exudes and relishes its spookiest during the fall. From its spooky autumn light to the fog that rolls in, Halloween celebrations are legendary, and everyone is in costume. From its history-based ghost tours to its historic cemeteries and haunted…
Colorful trees pop against crisp mountain air; head for the hills this fall. You’ll find granite-topped mountain peaks, towering evergreens and pops of yellow, orange and even red. Get outdoors with a hike, then make it a weekend with camping.…
As a National Scenic Byway, Route 66 originates in Chicago at East Adams Street and South Michigan Avenue, across from the Art Institute of Chicago. Crossing the US, it ends in Los Angeles and was the first highway to be paved…
The Dominican Republic boasts some of North America’s prettiest beaches and boasts over 1,000 miles of coastline. Punta Cana is one of the Dominican Republic’s most popular areas, with convenient flights from the U.S. and Canada. For your beach or…
Joshua Tree National Park is minutes from Palm Springs in Southern California and offers hiking, bouldering, night sky viewing and camping. Conveniently located off Interstate 10, this national park is easy to drive through. You can also explore Joshua Tree…
Waking the spirits, the first cool front is running through Texas. All it takes is a cool north breeze to get everyone in a frisky mood, including the spirits. Just like an old-fashioned duel, two Texas cities duke it out…
Enjoy Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival this year with a day of sampling culinary treats from around the world. Walk Epcot’s World Showcase and sample tasty treats and beverages from the festival kiosks. A popular annual festival, see what’s…
The first permanent English settlement in North America started along what would be known as the James River. Here, about 100 men and boys landed in 1607 and carved out a fort. With help from the native inhabitants, the settlement…
Loreto is an ideal fall and winter getaway along the shores of the Gulf of California in Mexico’s Baja California Sur. With Loreto’s warm hospitality and sunny days, travelers can explore Baja’s culture and history while enjoying outdoor activities. Visitors…
Saguaro National Park straddles Tucson’s east and west sides in Southern Arizona. First-time visitors should know it includes two districts: eastern and western districts. This national park also protects an iconic symbol of the desert Southwest — the Saguaro Cactus.…
Across Texas, people celebrate Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, by making altars, attending parades and holding a party. In San Antonio, Texas, the city hosts elaborate celebrations, decorates with candy skulls and constructs altars adorned with…