Some of the top U.S. National Parks are shuttered for the season. Socked in with snow, the roads become unpassable. However, many parks are best experienced during the winter, especially in the Southwest. As a wintertime treat, a beach getaway…
Tucson is Arizona’s cultural hub with top museums, gardens and more. From a National Park to a Zoo and an Aviation museum, there are lots to do in this Southern Arizona town. Visitors can explore its parks, a nearby cave…
MSC Cruises is the world’s third-largest cruise line, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. With a fleet of 22 ships, it is a favorite among European travelers. With North American-based cruises, it is fast becoming a go-to for the Caribbean as well.…
Saguaro National Park straddles Tucson’s east and west sides in southern Arizona. First-time visitors need to know if it offers two different districts: an eastern and a western district. Visitors will find the desert a rich landscape to explore with…
San Antonio is the top destination in Texas. It offers warm hospitality, food people crave and lots of history. One of the best places to learn about its history is in a museum. The Alamo is known worldwide for its…
A trip to San Antonio isn’t complete unless you sample its Tex-Mex along the Riverwalk and visit at least one of the missions. Right across the street from the Riverwalk is one of the most famous. Starting in the middle…
Ditch the housecleaning and turkey roasting, and treat yourself (and your loved ones) to a trip instead of dinner that takes days to make and minutes to eat. From quiet getaways in the mountains to top cities in the U.S.…
The largest protected desert in the world is located at the Mojave National Preserve, conveniently located between two interstates. Located East of Barstow, California, this area is the rain shadow of the towering pine-covered mountains about 100 miles west. The…
Located next to the New Mexican border in Southern Arizona, the Chiricahua National Monument offers a mountaintop oasis in the middle of the desert. Known as a sky island, this area towers over the nearby grassland and offers cooler temperatures…
Located in southern Oklahoma, Lawton is 85 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. From seeing buffalo graze to hiking and more, find fun things to do in Lawton. This is a great stop if you are road-tripping along Interstate 44. 6…
Located in Baja California Sur and along the shores of the Gulf of California, the historic town of Loreto is an ideal winter getaway. With Loreto’s warm hospitality, travelers can learn about the culture and history of Baja while doing…
Pull over the vehicle; the tasting room is open and ready to pour some Texas sips. October is wine month in Texas. So you can tour wineries, learn about winemaking and sample the bounty in tasting rooms across Texas. From…