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Genuine kindness, authentic stories, and community pride made for an ideal girlfriend getaway in Bryan, Texas. Here is what you must see & do. The countdown was finally over! The gals and I were gathering for a wine-tasting, BBQ-infused getaway in Bryan, Texas....
Orlando is a great place to visit for a girls' getaway. The weather is usually bright and sunny. Here are some things to plan for your Orlando girls' getaway. The best-laid plans don’t always work out the way we imagine, but somehow things do work out for the best....
Halloween is coming! Here are some of the best Halloween events in California and Arizona. Booook now before your time runs out! Halloween is just around the corner, and there are great spots to enjoy and celebrate the spooky holiday across the Southwest. Here are...
Don't rule out the early and late seasons for cruising Alaska. Here are tips for Cruising Alaska on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas. When my friend asked me if I wanted to sail with her and told me I could choose any itinerary, I agreed. Immediately I looked...
Located less than 30 miles from San Francisco, you can discover many things to do in Concord. Here are the best things to do in Concord, California. There are many things to do in Concord. During a recent conversation with the helpful team at the Visit Concord...
Out in the middle of nowhere—between Phoenix and the California border—you’ll find a quirky little desert town named Quartzsite. The town is filled with quirky: The population of 3,700 swells to two million each winter One of the main attractions in Quartzsite is a...
Who doesn’t love the brilliant colors of Mexico? Whether it’s the stunning aqua of the ocean or a brilliant magenta plant, these bright tropical colors will help any visitor from the northland shed their winter blahs. So, it’s not surprising that visitors to Mexico...
While traveling, my wife, Susan, and I often find unique gifts that we pick up for our friends and family. We might be strolling through an open-air market and see just the right thing for a particular person. Often we learn something about where the item comes...
I’d been sticking close to home and venturing out only for “essential travel” so I was a bit apprehensive when I heard that Arizona would be opening up some of the previously closed businesses and encouraging local travel. I thought of some of my favorite places...
What started out as a small gem and mineral show held in a school in Tucson, Arizona, has grown to become a world-class destination for fossil, rock, and mineral enthusiasts, bead and jewelry fans, and those who want to experience a truly international vibe. There...