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The only thing I wanted for my birthday this year was to go to Bardstown, Kentucky, with my wife, Jenny.

A timely ladies getaway featuring spa pampering and the King of Rock & Rock—Elvis Presley—in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid remind me why I love Florida. Rolling hills, citrus groves, placid lakes, and small towns take me back. And there is art. Miles and miles of art.

“Guess what, guys?” I announced, surprising even myself.  “We’re taking a little impromptu trip and spending some time outside this weekend.”

Oakland, CA has a welcoming, inclusive vibe that helps their creative LGBT community flourish in creating many forms of artistic self-expression.

Rolling green hills and thick forests await you just an hour outside of the city.

The Blackwater River was a tiny ribbon of sparkling water far below us and the mountains hunched like shoulders bending down to meet it. “What a payoff!” I said.

Art, history, nature, food, science, beer—it’s hard to plan a trip when there are so many great options. Take this quiz to build a custom itinerary and find inspiration for your next visit to Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.

Many travelers long to take the Pacific Coast Highway trip, but it certainly isn’t for the faint of heart.

The beaches are what attract most visitors to the Outer Banks, and with good reason.

Decide what’s most important for you to see and do while you’re in Montana—Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, charming small-towns, scenic byways, backroads adventures, backcountry exploration, luxury lodging, wildlife watching, history, arts and culture, or all of the above.

Taking travel goals to Martin County, FL: 1) Find a new place to eat and 2) Find a new place to shop.

A culinary road trip with the family to experience our favorite sights, smells, sounds, and tastes in Gatlinburg, TN.

That intertwining of yesterday and tomorrow is typical of Hampton, where the past, present and future merge to form a fascinating military, academic, and tourism center.

“You can say ‘I told you so,’ Becky,” I said, looking out across the endless ocean in front of me. The getaway was her idea.

We'd booked two nights in Tupelo, Mississippi, the birthplace of none other than the King of Rock ‘n' Roll, Elvis Presley.

The ‘A’ is for astronomy, because there is nowhere in South Carolina where you can get a better glimpse of the stars.

While you would be remiss to skip over the “must sees” that make Louisville an American classic, there are some hidden tracks to explore in Derby City.

Traverse City sounded perfect! And on our drive up, we both agreed to keep open minds about sampling each other's favorite beverages.

A playful competition to decide the best season for family fun.

Ridgeland is said to have more restaurants per capita than any other town in the state of Mississippi.

Houston is poised to replace Chicago as the third largest city in the nation. I was anxious to check it all out.

Un-messed-with Alaska is stunning from every angle. If you agree it’s worth seeing and worth preserving, here are a handful of green travel ideas to consider for your trip.

Top 10 Favorite Things to Do in Gainesville with my family.

“How about Pasco County?” My friend wrote. “It’s part of Florida’s ‘Nature Coast,’ just 30 miles north of Tampa. My own family had a blast there recently, and there’s no shortage of water fun!”

For lovers of the great outdoors, there is no better place to be than West Virginia.

Louisville comes in right behind Los Angeles for our percentage of gay residents. Yes, you read that correctly. Louisville has the 11th highest percentage of residents that identify as gay.

"Be sure to pack athletic clothes and something you don’t mind getting camel slobber on.”

Social Media Influencers, 27 Travels, take a road trip from New York to Missouri.

Delve into the details of Greater Phoenix by joining local outfitters that offer unique tours, such as Adventures Out West’s Segway off-roading experiences.

Where to stay, things to do, sights to see, and restaurants to try in Victoria B.C., Canada. Get valuable information to make the most of your next vacation.

It’s time to ditch the bulky DSLR weighing you down on vacation and switch to the camera in your back pocket. That’s right, your smartphone.