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Victoria, BC, is one of the best cities for eco-friendly travel. Here's why.
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Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is sometimes overshadowed by the hustle and bustle of Vancouver. But the Canadian city is a destination in its own right, especially for the environmentally conscious traveler.
Home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, beautiful parks and gardens, a fantastic food scene, and one of Canada's o...
This Remote, 112-acre Island Is One of Florida's Best-kept Secrets — and It's Only Accessible by Boat
Cabbage Key, Florida, has attracted famous guests like Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett.
Set off the coast of Fort Myers lies a 100-acre island that feels like it has been preserved in amber. It’s the type of "Swiss Family Robinson"-style retreat that represents a bygone Florida and has attracted famous writers and heiresses — not to mention presidents Carter and Kennedy.
The 112-acre island on the Pine Island Sound was first inhabited by the Calusa people and Cuban fishermen. And in 1875, ...
An Inclusive West Virginia Bar Keeps All Customers at Eye Level
When it came to designing the world’s first accessible hotel, the team behind Schoolhouse Hotel, the Disability Opportunity Fund, had plenty of challenges. Design solutions for the property in White Sulphur Springs, W.V. include stairs that convert to a lift and motion-activated doors.
But one in particular was at the bar inside The Varsity Club, the hotel’s restaurant. It was easy...
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These Epic New Tree Houses in Tennessee Are on a Mountain Above the Tallest Underground Waterfall in the U.S.
I got to visit the new treehouse resort in Tennessee.
Everything you need to know about visiting Memphis with kids
Memphis may be synonymous with live music and a raucous nightlife but there's more to the city than bar hopping and late-night revelry.
Look a little closer and you'll realize it's actually a wonderful destination for the whole family. Lush and plentiful public parks packed with activities, wonderful museums and world-class barbecue restaurants that actively encourage eating with your hands!
Here's everything you need to know about visiting Memphis with kids in tow.
Why is Memphis good for ki...
The Neighborhood: Downtown Biloxi, Mississippi
I covered the new developments in the coastal city.
9 Rocking Chairs That Are Easy on the Eyes and Relaxing for the Soul
Rocking chairs evoke a sense of relaxation, whether you’re picturing a retiree on a front porch with sweet tea or a parent lulling a baby to sleep in a nursery. They’ve even been put in hotels, restaurants (ahem, Cracker Barrel), and airports to help us all feel a little more at ease.
But what about the rest of us? Don’t we deserve to experience this level of calm, even without a porch? Thankfully the rocking chair has received a much-needed makeover in recent years with a chair for every sty...
Everything you need to know about getting around Memphis
A city at the crossroads of three states (Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi), Memphis has a major airport, train line, buses, and highways that make it an easy place to travel to and around.
However, first-time visitors can find navigating around the various sights a little overwhelming due to the size and buzz of the city. But there are plenty of options for transportation, whether it's hopping aboard a bus, a trolley or exploring on foot.
Here's what you need to know about getting around ...
Stock up on Exclusive Local Booze at These 10 Airports
A roundup of the best airports to stock your home bar
The Mississippi Gulf Coast beckons travelers in search of art, artifacts and history
The coastline of Mississippi is small but mighty, only 50 miles along U.S. Route 90.
But for generations, its communities have attracted visitors from near and far, first gaining popularity following the Civil War as New Orleanians hopped the trains and steamboats heading east to avoid yellow fever epidemics.
During this time, the six main towns along the route were given the name “Six Sisters of the Gulf Coast.” Today, the beach towns — especially Bay St. Louis, Ocean Springs and Biloxi — ar...
New Year, New Scene: Where to Travel in January for Every Type of Traveler
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Start the new year with a getaway, whether it’s close to home or overseas. January is a great time to explore, especially in destinations where it’s low season and there are deals on airfare and accommodations to be found. But if you’re looking to escape the cold, there are plenty of warmer, sunnier places to do that, too.
Read on for some fantastic January getaways perfect for foodies, adventurers and everyone in between. As always, check for travel guidelines and closures befo...
The Best Vintage Bourbon Arrives in a Novelty Decanter
Bourbon may be known as “America’s Spirit,” but that wasn’t always the case. During the 1960s and the following decades, the industry struggled as more “diet-friendly” drinks like cheaply-made vodka and gin gained interest. With the spirit already aging in barrels, companies were faced with an uphill battle to get people to buy it.
There’s a New Must-Have Spirit in Bourbon Country
Kentucky is known as the land of bourbon, which takes its name from the county along the Ohio River. It’s been produced for more than 200 years, and visitors to the distilleries on and off the Kentucky Bourbon Trail makes for a multi-billion-dollar-a-year industry. But for some of the Bluegrass State’s famed distilleries, it’s not t...
The Two-Day WWII Bar Fight That Was Almost Lost to History
Rarely have bar fights made history. And in the case of the so-called “Battle of Brisbane,” it almost didn’t.
It was the end of November 1942, not yet a full year since the attack on Pearl Harbor. World War II was waging on, and General Douglas MacArthur had stationed some 40,000 American troops in Brisbane, Australia, after the fall of the Philippines to prepare for battle against Japanese forces in the Pacific theater. These U.S. soldiers were to bring much-needed manpower to the nation, wh...
Office Design Trends Through the Decades
Over the past 50 years or so, what the office means to us has drastically changed—and so have the office design trends. Whether we like it or not, these spaces are where most of us spend the majority of our waking hours. It’s where we eat meals, forge friendships, and flex our creativity. As white collar jobs increased around the middle of the last century, more people have entered the traditional office setting. There was a big culture of commuting to the big cities in the height of suburban...