Summer Travel Archives - Wander With Wonder

Historic Hotel Lafayette at Washington and Clinton streets. Photo courtesy Visit Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center

Why You Must Visit Buffalo, New York

Susan Lanier-GrahamJuly 26, 2019

When people ask me about some of my favorite destinations, it often comes as a surprise when I include Buffalo, New York. But it’s a great city filled with good... Read More...

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Family Fun in St. Louis

Vickie LilloMay 22, 2019

The shiny steel structure glinted in the October sun. Dapples of refracting light danced up and down the shimmering façade as the aerial cranes attached to cree... Read More...

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Valencia Hotel Group Cools Down Summer with Poptails

Susan Lanier-GrahamMay 21, 2019

I had the privilege recently of spending some time with Valencia Hotel Group around Texas. I love the hospitality I received on my stays. They also have enough ... Read More...

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Plan a Montreal Day Trip: Laurentian Mountains and Mont-Tremblant

Teresa BitlerSeptember 24, 2018

Montreal has so much to offer—from the historic, cobblestone streets of Old Montreal to gorgeous cathedrals, incredible museums, vibrant neighborhoods and more—... Read More...

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It's summertime! Which means beach time. If you're looking for a great beach vacation, here are my top 10 beach escapes, plus a few extras.

10 Best Beach Vacation Escapes

Susan Lanier-GrahamJuly 5, 2017

It's summertime and where better to celebrate the season than at the beach? For me, there's something cleansing about letting the ebb and flow of the water rela... Read More...

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Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge: Dine and Cruise Oregon’s Mighty Columbia

Elizabeth RoseJuly 3, 2017

After a full day of hiking in the Columbia River Gorge we got in line for our chartered dinner cruise on the Sternwheeler, Columbia Gorge, docked at Cascade Loc... Read More...

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Santa Fe Spanish Market: A Week of Colorful Cultural Events

Elizabeth RoseJune 20, 2017

In Santa Fe and the surrounding towns, are homes, galleries and workshops where traditional Spanish arts and crafts have been handed down through the generation... Read More...

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Make 2017 a Summer of Spa

Susan Lanier-GrahamMay 26, 2017

This summer, transport yourself to a place of relaxation and rejuvenation at Joya Spa, the jewel of the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. With 31,... Read More...

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Grand Mountain View King Guestroom at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia

3-Day Summer Getaway at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa

Susan Lanier-GrahamMay 11, 2017

You've just arrived at the expansive 32-acre desert oasis at the base of Camelback Mountain that is the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. But you ... Read More...

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Exploring Quebec City in Summer

Susan Lanier-GrahamJune 1, 2016

This article originally appeared on Travelocity.com on June 1, 2016. There is so much world to explore that I seldom return to the same place more than once... Read More...

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