It all started when HGTV brought light to a small, family-owned remodeling business in Waco, Texas. Now, it’s the city rising to the top of travelers’ bucket lists for its southern charm, inspiring rustic décor and good food. We wanted our members to experience the “Fixer Upper” city, along with the top southern entertainment featured …
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This past spring, I had the opportunity to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway in its entirety. The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of America’s greatest drives, and stretches from the valleys of Shenandoah National Park, through North Carolina’s High Country and the Great Smokey Mountains. Some of my favorite cities included Winchester, VA and Roanoke, …
Think about it, when’s the last time you used all of your vacation time? More than half of Americans failed to use all their vacation time in 2017, creating a stockpile of 705 million unused days. January 29, 2019 is the U.S. Travel Association’s National Plan for Vacation Day. Since taking vacation offers many personal …
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Ohio is speckled with small towns, many of which contain single stoplights. Many Ohioans call these places “home.” Despite the size of these small destinations to an outsider’s eye, the history runs deep, and the communities are tight. For Bellefontaine, Ohio, the community is tighter thanks to revitalization efforts that are making the downtown come …
The Canadian Rockies are known to many as a must-do vacation thanks to the awe-inspiring vistas that showcase nature’s most beautiful aspects of sparkling lakes, snowy mountains, and local wildlife at every turn. Rocky Mountaineer, the luxury tourist train operating in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, is a unique way to see all this …
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times to take a drive in the U.S. New England is the quintessential fall getaway destination, but it’s definitely not the only one. Discover the best fall drives in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania for an easy trip worth taking this year. Northern Ohio Distance: 107.1 miles Time: …
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If you’re looking for stunning fall colors, an escape from the city and trails that wind through the forest for miles, you don’t even need to leave the state. The Hocking Hills area is a scenic wonderland during every season, but never more so than during autumn. And the best part? It’s a quick hour-and-a-half …
The island of Hawaii, also commonly called “the Big Island,” has been in the news lately as the Kilauea Volcano experienced a flurry of activity over the summer, with lava spewing from fissures and causing havoc in its path to the ocean. Despite the dramatic images of this most recent eruption, the island is a …
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With summer right around the corner, many Ohioans are considering their summer vacation options. A popular option? The great American road trip. While not everyone has the time to devote entire weeks to driving across the United States, many people are able to take a long weekend. Fortunately, Ohio is centrally located and a great …
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The holidays are a magical time of year, complete with special events almost everywhere. For a different – and warm-weather – getaway this season, consider spending the holidays at Universal Orlando Resort. Harry Potter If your family is full of Harry Potter fans, you can enjoy Christmas cheer in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter …
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