Georgia's 100-mile long shoreline, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean between South Carolina and Florida, has hundreds of magnificent beaches. I wish I could visit them all.

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Spokane Day Trip

Day Trips from Spokane, WA

From mountain lakes to historic towns, Spokane delivers the best mix of scenery, relaxation, and adventure. The best part is the variety: lakes, mountains, wineries, and historic downtowns.

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I took these photos during my birthday travels

Best Places to Go for Birthday

A birthday trip is one of my favorite ways to make memories that go way beyond a dinner or party. It’s about adventure, relaxation, and doing something that feels truly special just for me (or for someone I love).

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My photo of beautiful flowers at the farmers market in Annapolis

Day Trips from D.C. for Couples

From charming small towns and historic landmarks to scenic hikes, vineyards, and beaches, the region around D.C. is a hub for quick getaways that feel like a vacation without the long travel time.

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I took this photo in an orchard in Northern California

Best Things to Do in Northern California on a Road Trip

Northern California is a land of dramatic contrasts, windswept coasts, towering redwoods, misty valleys, alpine lakes, and volcanic landscapes. From wine country vineyards to rugged wilderness, it offers some of the most enchanting scenery in the U.S. On my many road trips across the region, these were the highlights.

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I took this photo while strolling along Lake Travis with my husband and son

Best Things to Do in Texas on a Road Trip

The BEST places in Texas! Based on my family's life and travel in the Lone Star State, including beach towns, cities and parks.

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My photo of coastal Oregon from the boat

Best Things to Do in Oregon on a Road Trip

The best part about the places to visit in Oregon is the variety: coastal escapes, vibrant cities, wine country, and mountain adventures.

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This photo I took of a pink sunset with a palm tree on a windy evening is one of my favorites.

Best Florida Weekend Getaways

I love how Florida offers the best mix of coastal towns, vibrant cities, and peaceful natural escapes. It feels underrated beyond the big-name theme parks, but weekend getaways here always reveal hidden gems worth exploring

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I took these photos of the impossibly blue-green hidden gem of a river in Slovenia

Most Beautiful Places to Visit Around the World

Searching for the most beautiful places to visit around the world? Well, you are in the right place!

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I took this photo of my cottage at the all inclusive Hana-Maui Resort in Hawaii

Best All Inclusive Resorts in the United States

I think that all-inclusive resorts in the United States are some of the best options for travelers because they combine convenience, unique settings, and unforgettable memories—all without leaving the country.

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I took this photo of boats and orange sunset on the coast

Best Romantic Weekend Getaways in the U.S.

From sunlit coastlines to mountain hideaways, these are the best spots to spark romance, each with its own unique charm and even a few underrated surprises.

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South Florida Day Trip

Best Day Trips in South Florida (Near Miami)

I love how South Florida offers the best mix of tropical landscapes, cultural hotspots, and laid-back escapes. It’s the kind of place where you can go from vibrant city life to untouched nature in just a short drive.

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My photo of a sailboat at sunset on the coast

Best Things to Do in Alabama

From lively cities to peaceful coastlines, Alabama delivers the best mix of culture and scenery, often in unique and sometimes underrated places that make every trip unforgettable.

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Admiring a waterfall in Missouri

Best Places to Visit in Missouri

For me, Missouri is one of the best places to visit in the Midwest because it combines unique landscapes, vibrant cities, and underrated small towns that always leave me with new favorite memories.

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American Banjo Museum

American Banjo Museum

The American Banjo Museum is home to 21,000 square feet of information that provides historical celebration of the Banjo.

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Get Your Best Vacation Idea!

We got started in 1999 the way most good trips begin, by following a feeling. What kept us going were all the amazing discoveries, conversations with locals that pointed us to hidden gems, all our unexpected new favorites! And the search continues...

We'll help you figure which vacation is the best for you! In each section, we're including our recommendations for our favorite places to visit, best things to do when you get there, hotels and restaurants. We live in the United States so that's our focus, especially on amazing weekend getaways and affordable day trips for regular travelers.