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A Wonderful New York State Vacation Idea… One of my favorite family travel adventures of the past decade was to the Finger Lakes region of New York State. In this …

A Cape Cod Vacation About EATING… Our recent New England adventure all started with me mistakenly booking a non-refundable hotel in the WRONG STATE! But, hey — it ended up so …

“Do you consider yourself an ‘Influencer?’” My former student, Savannah, popped this awkward question as we swung open the doors to “Happy Place,” the surreal pop-up photography playground that zinged …

Attractions in My Beloved Massachusetts Capital! I’ve run Around the World “L” Travel Blog for a decade now, and have lived in Boston nearly my whole life (multiple decades!), but it …

Fun exploring the Minneapolis skyline architecture, Skyway map, Stone Arch Bridge, Mississippi River, downtown hotels, & restaurants: Mpls travel attractions!

“How Should I Pose for the Camera?” In our era of daily digital photos, the question of how to pose is everywhere… but is particularly symbolic — and sometimes even fraught …

Review of Inn by the Sea Maine Resort, including luxury hotel room, ocean views, restaurant food, spa, dog friendly lodging, gardens, pool, and more.

“Where can we go for romantic getaways in New England?” I get this question all the time, often from fellow parents who find themselves with a precious weekend of: “Family is …

Even the Hotel Carpets Knocked my Socks Off! I was prepared to be stunned by the unique antique decorations of the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Western Massachusetts — after …

Every year, I declare the best destination of my 365 days of travel that I think readers would most enjoy. The past two winners were classic vacation pleasers: the Caribbean island …