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My husband, Brian, and I like supplementing our kids’ classroom time with learning vacations. We discovered a new favorite destination for “studying” after visiting Sevierville, TN.

When my girlfriend and I were invited to spend time with her parents, it afforded an opportunity to stop in San Diego and experience one of the things San Diego has become known for… beer.

“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.

An equestrian getaway to Aiken County, SC.

Here are seven landmarks crossing the compass that are less than a two-hour drive from the heart of Portland. Let’s go!

A tour that touches the heart. Discovering Huntington, West Virginia, in light of events that inspired the movie We Are Marshall.

When she mentioned the words “Retail Trail,” that was enough for me to agree to a last-minute, girls-only getaway.

Today, the neighborhood is famous for its food, shopping and inclusive attitude, which make it a perfect gay getaway.

A co-worker suggested doing something I'd never considered before: staying at a gay, all-male, clothing-optional resort in Palm Springs.

Vibrantly colorful people and animals appeared to move along the bricks, around the old doors and windows.

Shocked to discover the kids didn’t know who Elvis Presley was, the trip suddenly became a necessity. We were off to Tupelo.

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

From first sips at the brewery to last crumbs from the boat's freshly baked rolls, and every bite in between, our friends' recommendation of Stillwater proved to be a delicious gift.

Our pact was simple: visit all 50 states over the course of the next 50 years together, one state a year. This year, we wanted to travel to North Carolina.

The Seven Mile Bridge is the Florida Keys’ longest bridge and is now wide enough to pull to the side and take pictures or just enjoy the view.

Celebrating Beaufort, South Carolina, and water—the thing that defines this charming town—at the Beaufort Water Festival.

The beauty of the Iris Festival is that it’s in such an idyllic location, Swan Lake Gardens. In the midst of all the activity and excitement you can just relax.

The phone in your pocket can produce and broadcast aesthetically pleasing and FOMO-inducing trips for your followers. But how can you capture the essence of these picturesque moments without breaking the bank trying to roll with the professionals?

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.

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

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

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

This would have been just a normal business trip were it not for a 10-year anniversary that had me looking for something special.

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

Here, summer camps allow mom and dad a free morning while kids learn about the environment, learn a new skill and just have plain ol’ fun.

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.

Chicago is one of my top cities, and Jen—a friend of mine who lives there—is always down to host. Even better, she lives in the center of a killer cityscape, surrounded by award-winning museums, creative restaurants, and idyllic beaches.

Take the following quiz to unveil Sun Link Streetcar-inspired itineraries full of good food, amazing art, unique accommodations, and places to create your very own, one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Sisters and cousins get together for a heart-warming American Girl Store Experience in Alpharetta, Georgia.

I’d booked a trip to Beaufort, SC for the family after reading that Southern Living had awarded it “The South’s Best Small Town.”

Wedding dreams come true in a small, romantic Tennessee town called Gatlinburg, nestled on the grand slopes of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Known as Louisiana’s Northshore, the parish has long been popular with New Orleanians seeking outdoor fun and green spaces, but in the past few years it has become a culinary destination, as well.

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.

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.