VacationistUSA

I’m a geek who prefers something eclectic and off-the-wall-sort-of-friendly.

Read about Knoxville's culinary landscape: farm-to-table, sustainable, locally sourced ingredients, and other feel-good reasons to eat well!

Voted “The South’s Best Small Town” by Southern Living, I knew we’d find much more than charm, history, and beautiful waterways in this Lowcountry gem.

Martin County’s Old Florida flavor perfectly complements its rich trove of fun. Events and festivals to make this fall memorable in the best way.

Martin County has more than 22 miles of beaches, where you can enjoy everything from surfing and fishing to historic diving sites.

Chris and I love everything about Ludington State Park. It’s considered one of Michigan’s best state parks for good reason. Spanning 5,300 acres, it offers incredible natural beauty along with a boatload of outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, fishing, camping, bicycling, and tranquil inner-tube floats down the Big Sable River. It’s seriously a vacation all by itself!

My husband and I decided before we even chose a destination that it was important for our family to disconnect from the distractions of everyday life to really connect as a family; hence, the no cell phone rule.

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.

I couldn't possibly list all the available activities, but suffice it to say, rivers, lakes, trails, wildlife, and outdoor-loving outfitters make Southern West Virginia an incredible natural playground.

Martin County, an enticing collection of small towns located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, offers visitors sidewalk art shows, colorful murals, artist cottages, and classes.

There’s more to the South than biscuits and gravy, drawling accents, and country and blues music.

I remembered the great times we had sitting by the campfire, discovering new hiking trails and fishing in the nearby creek, and decided a four-day cabin trip to Gatlinburg would be perfect for our family adventure.

We went camping in the newest recreation area in Wytheville, Virginia and stumbled upon their annual Chautauqua Festival!

In Rock Hill, SC, we found a great variety of activities within a short driving distance; Kings Mountain State Park was our first stop.

Revel in perfect winter weather in Greater Phoenix with spring training in Glendale and Goodyear, exploring working studios at Celebration of Fine Art, and Old West fun in Wickenburg.

My children would have so much fun learning in L.A. they wouldn’t know they were doing it—which is the very best way to learn.

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

My husband and I decided before we even chose a destination that it was important for our family to disconnect from the distractions of everyday life to really connect as a family; hence, the no cell phone rule.

While I love old stuff, I am still a product of the new century. So it was a delightful surprise to find that Wyoming offered me that perfect mix of old and new, of vintage country pleasures and modern twists.

Spending a few nights away from the hustle and bustle of our routine seemed like the perfect chance to pursue our respective passions, and share these activities with our kids.

A couple eats their way from Oahu to Kauai

I hadn’t come to eastern Wyoming’s Platte County for Hartville, or any of its other four towns, but it’s because of those towns that I stay longer than planned.

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

The sky’s the limit in and around Greater Phoenix. Aerial adventures across Arizona include ballooning experiences with Hot Air Expeditions, zip lining at Out of Africa Wildlife Park, and the exhilarating Skywalk at Grand Canyon West.

As long as you’re ready to fill your life with as many enriching experiences as possible, at Rocky Mountain National Park, you’re in the right place.

Lexington, Kentucky, turned out to be the perfect cocktail of bourbon, beer, food, and all-out good times.

Disney has put Anaheim on the map for many families, but there is so much more to the city than the theme park, and, as we were to discover, plenty to keep a young family engaged.

Outdoor enthusiasts-turned-workaholics, turn to a place offering fresh air, trails, and eco-culture: Sebring, Florida, and the surrounding cities of Avon Park and Lake Placid.

Whether you’re exploring the city for two days or two weeks, there are must-visit spots and mouthwatering meals everyone should experience on a Seattle vacation.

Craft beer drinking guide for Gainesville, Florida. Breweries and pubs galore!