My trip to Haiti came about in the most random way. Haiti was my last country to visit in the Caribbean - it has certainly been on my radar for some time. A friend took a trip to Cap Haitien in the northern part of the country and spoke highly of his time there. I signed up for the American Airlines Aviator card - made a few purchases in the first few months triggering 60,000 miles. I soon turned around and cashed in those miles for this trip - … [Read more...]
The Coolest Airport Parking Lots
60% of travelers still use airport parking as the preferred method for getting to the airport. So how do you know if on-site or off-site is better for you? Our friends at TravelCar, the global leading platform for booking airport parking, are breaking down some of the differences and benefits of airport parking. On-site airport parking are garages or lots owned and operated by the airport and are typically the closest parking to the … [Read more...]
Fenway Park, Boston – November 2018
No trip to Boston should be complete without a visit to the storied Fenway Park. Conveniently located near downtown at 4 Yawkey Way (never to be called Yankee Way), the park is very easy to find. And with an airport that is located 15 minutes away, travelers can quickly be at the ballpark after their flight landed. Fenway Park opened in 1912 and is currently the oldest ball park in Major League Baseball. Often called "America's Most Beloved … [Read more...]
Yet Another Reason to Visit Boston
History, charm, architecture, food, theatre, culture, arts, sports teams, universities, marathons, regattas and so much else. There are more reasons to visit Boston than I can count. As if it needed any more reasons for a visit... But after my recent trip to Boston, my first one in four long years, I've found yet another one. The Seaport district, just east of Downtown Crossing and across the Bass River, has been reborn from a rusty junkyard to a … [Read more...]
Franconia Notch – an easy day trip from Boston
One of my favorite things to do when I used to live in Boston was to spend the weekend in one of the adjoining states. I'd load my car with my dog, grab a backpack and head out to either the Green Mountains in New Hampshire or the White Mountains in Vermont. Because the states in the US northeast are so small, getting there was all too easy. So when I visited Boston recently for a conference, I decided to extend my stay through the weekend and … [Read more...]
Local History and Spanish Cuisine Comes Alive at Hilton Boston Woburn
Just 10 miles north of downtown Boston accessible by commuter rail, Hilton Boston Woburn overlooks marshland in a rather unassuming part of town just off exit 36 on I-95 surrounded by industrial/commercial space and apartment buildings. But the hotel's recent $16 million renovation elevated what was once a hum drum business class hotel into an entirely new realm featuring historic connections to the surrounding community accompanied by onsite … [Read more...]
5 Cities To Visit In The American South
Tourism to the United States generally revolves around the biggest and most famous cities. New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Miami, Chicago.... These are the places you tend to read the most about, and they do indeed provide many of the highlights for international and domestic travelers alike. But the United States is a vast country filled with all kinds of unique destinations, and if you have the time or inclination it's a good idea … [Read more...]
7 Best US Living History Museums
If you want a little more out of a vacation, take the kids somewhere history comes alive. More than just a collection of artifacts, living history museums bring history to life in a way that children remember long after the visit. Think walking along the streets our founding fathers did or touching 450-year-old buildings. Imagine mining for gold or driving the first motorized vehicle. These hands-on experiences put you in the middle of history … [Read more...]
Alabama’s Newest Summer Destination for Family Fun
In the summer of 2017, a new amusement park opened its doors in Foley, Alabama. OWA, pronounced like oh-wah, is located just 9 miles from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. It is the only park of its kind in the state of Alabama and the Gulf Coast as well, since Hurricane Katrina destroyed Six Flags New Orleans in 2005. OWA is the perfect destination for family summer fun along Alabama's Gulf Coast. The name OWA was inspired from the … [Read more...]
First-of-its-kind Women at the Wheel Empowerment Retreat Featuring Private Racing Classes
MORRIS, CT – Winvian Farm, the AAA Five-Diamond sanctuary in the Litchfield Hills, has officially declared 2018 the Year of the Woman and to assist ladies in building self-confidence, self-awareness, self-esteem and courage, the property will launch the Women at the Wheel program beginning April 21, a first-of-its-kind program at any U.S. resort. Women at the Wheel will showcase a partnership between Winvian Farm and nearby Lime Rock Park, … [Read more...]
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