The delightful barrier island resort area of Anna Maria Island is a bit like stepping back into what some people call Old Florida. Beaches as far as the eye can see, backed by small homes and low-key resorts, are the norm here, all while a relaxed vibe permeates the place. Fronting the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Anna …

Crowned by the towering twin volcanic peaks of the Pitons, St. Lucia is the beauty queen of the Caribbean. Crescent-shaped beaches, small fishing villages, rainforests, reefs, waterfalls, geothermal attractions, and lush mountains are just some of St. Lucia’s many attractions. Castries, the island’s capital and cruise ship port, offers a colorful slice of St. Lucian life. Shop at its lively …

Just the name Siesta Key makes you think of a place where time slows down, the temperature is hot, and living is easy. Fortunately, Florida’s Siesta Key delivers on all fronts. This eight-mile-long barrier island is home to some of Florida’s best beaches and as a result, Siesta Key has long been a destination for locals and northern visitors alike. The six beaches …

San Jose has access to several hiking trails. Paved in-city hiking trails complement the wide selection of longer dirt trails outside city limits. And whether you’re looking for the best family hike in San Jose or a challenging route to test the legs, San Jose has dozens of destinations to spend the day. The impressive Santa Cruz Mountains border the …

New Jersey may be famous for its Atlantic City boardwalk, Jersey Shore, and over-abundance of diners, but many of its best attributes lie hidden amid lush forests and craggy rocks. We’re talking about waterfalls, and boy does New Jersey have some real winners! These spectacular treasures come in all shapes and sizes, and they vary in power from trickling to …

In and around Portland, tourists will find a wide variety of beaches, from the large, activity-filled Old Orchard Beach to the small but lovely Higgins Beach in Scarborough. The beaches of southern Maine are some of the most popular because of their proximity to Massachusetts and the plethora of things to do in the region. Maine beaches are also some of …

Attracting 27 million visitors every year, London is the most visited city in Europe. It’s no surprise that London is top of so many people’s travel plans: the city was founded by the Romans and has thrived over the centuries. Today, London is one of the most diverse cities in the world, with a rich history and some of the …

Set in one of the most scenic spots of any city in the States, Seattle is located on a narrow isthmus in between the shimmering waters of Puget Sound and Lake Washington. Surrounded by vast forests and snow-capped mountains, it is fittingly nicknamed the Emerald City. It has a plethora of parks also to be found peppering its skyscraper-studded center …

The District of Columbia, on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia, was set aside as the nation’s capital so that the federal government would not be located in any single state. Pierre-Charles L’Enfant was commissioned by George Washington to plan the city, and you can clearly see L’Enfant’s layout of a street grid intersected by broad avenues. The most …

Perhaps no other city in America holds as much history of the colonial and Revolutionary War era as Boston. It’s not surprising then that its main sites have become a pilgrimage trail for Americans and for others who hope to get a sense of that history. But more than that, the Freedom Trail is a good introduction to today’s city, connecting or …