Gatlinburg SkyLift Park is the oldest and top attraction in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Take a ride in the iconic yellow chairlifts for sweeping views of the town and the Smoky Mountains. Also walk across the 700-ft. SkyBridge, the longest pedestrian cable bridge in North America, that sits 500 feet above Gatlinburg.
Love discovering off-the-beaten-path surprises while on our way to someplace else – like this sculpture garden in Isla Mujeres, Mexico.
Scroll through some of my favorite images I took this past month as I explore my own backyard this summer. More updates on staycation adventures coming soon.
Looking for the top things to do in Minnesota from a local’s perspective? The land of 10,000+ lakes offers something from everyone – from lake activities to shopping to waterfalls to lighthouses to sculpture gardens to hiking to biking to historical landmarks.
Jean-Pierre Kolbach, my husband’s grandfather, was liberated in May 1945 from a Mauthausen concentration camp. Follow our journey as we honor his legacy.
Overwhelmed by everything to see and do in New York City? Try CityPASS where you can experience six of the Big Apple’s best attractions – and save up to 42%.
Visiting the Mall of America on spring break or a weekend getaway with the family? Check out my niece’s top 11 list for teenagers, as well as some helpful tips for parents.
Lower Antelope Canyon travel guide and FAQs. One of our favorite family vacations: Lower Antelope Canyon near Page, Arizona. Every turn is breathtaking and mesmerizing – it’s as if you’re on a different planet. And it’s only a day trip away from Las Vegas, Phoenix, Sedona, Zion or Bryce Canyon.
Originally published: March 6, 2019. Updated: Jan. 22, 2022.
Next time you make it to the Big Easy, add Mardi Gras World to your itinerary where you can watch artists create the Mardi Gras floats throughout the year.
I recently resigned from the corporate life after 25+ years and took a blind leap of faith to combine two of my passions: writing and traveling. A former hockey mom midway through my third year as an emptynester, I’m excited to share my traveling experiences and tips to inspire others on their next vacation.
