The EAGLES - Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill – are returning to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 28, for an encore performance of the band’s three sold-out ‘Hotel California’ concerts in 2019. Those concerts launched the band’s current, 63-date ‘Hotel California’ Tour, which features the Hotel California album performed live in its entirety from start to finish, accompanied by an orchestra and … [Read more...]
6 Spectacular Mountain Towns to Visit in Tennessee
Tennessee is largely a rural state in the southern United States, well known for its country music and cuisine. The state's great natural beauty is evident in the popularity of the Smokey Mountain Range. Tennessee's mountains, woodlands, and caverns offer some of its most breathtaking landscapes. Nashville and Memphis get much of the attention in Tennessee as the two major metropolises. Eastern Tennessee is home to many towns just a short … [Read more...]
An Unexpected Night in Cabo San Lucas
The rooftop edges over dramatically - at its most precipitous drop, one would fall maybe 10 feet if they weren't careful. There is no railing guarding the edge of the roof leading to the steps to the lower level. But one afternoon a gentleman showed up with his portable welder and began welding together a metal railing before ultimately installing it. We began chatting - his initial questions were about politics. Always a hook conversation … [Read more...]
Exploring Clarksdale, By Water and On Land
CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI–The wide expanse of the Mississippi Delta beckons many a traveler to take to the road and explore. In Clarksdale, there is a persuasive calling to get off the road and take advantage of the many ways to experience Coahoma County’s outdoor adventures. An unassuming Delta town like no other, Clarksdale, Mississippi, sits 70 miles south of Memphis and approximately 50 miles west of I-55, near the northwest border with … [Read more...]
What’s New in Branson for 2018
Branson has lots of theaters offering live shows with entertainment choices from Broadway songs to country music, Rock 'n' Roll, to magic and comedy! A trip to Branson is not complete without experiencing Silver Dollar City, an 1880-style award-winning theme park where you'll find authentic Ozarks history along with crafts, eateries, six festivals and a brand-new thrilling ride. Visitors can enjoy three Ozark mountain lakes, perfect for fishing … [Read more...]
4 Best Holiday Vacation Destinations
The holidays are coming and it's time to book your hotel! It's always fun to get away for the holidays, whether to relax or see family and friends. If you don't know where to go this year, check out these four best holiday vacation destinations. Each has something unique to offer to put you in the holiday spirit. Portland, Oregon (Image via Flickr by Mike Rohrig) If you're staying in Oregon for the holidays, several annual events take place … [Read more...]
Why Nashville Is A Bucket List Destination
A strange article for me to write is "how cool" Nashville is. Don't get me wrong, it's a great city. In fact now, it's possibly the hottest, growing city in the American South. It's hip. It's cool. People are moving there by the thousands from larger, more well-known cities such as New York, Miami and Los Angeles. Nashville is not only a travel mecca, but in fact a domestic mecca - a place where 30-somethings are congregating in hoards to … [Read more...]
Deep in the Heart of Texas: A Traveller’s Guide
Many Australians have a vague idea of what Texas, and Texans, are like. While it’s true that you will see your fair share of cowboy hats while visiting the state, there are a lot of things that might surprise you. Austin, Texas, for example, boasts a thriving cultural scene and is known as the live music capital of the world. If you love spacious and uncrowded natural parks, great live music, incredible Tex-Mex cuisine and fun theme parks, … [Read more...]
More of What’s New in Branson for 2017
Silver Dollar City's Festival of Wonder Leads this Year's Events BRANSON, MO. – The all-new Festival of Wonder in April, a new summer concert series and a big new Christmas expansion top the lineup for Silver Dollar City’s 2017 season in Branson, Mo., designated the Year of Food and Crafts. Come celebrate the art of American fine craftsmanship with new handcrafted treasures, new signature dining experiences with bold, innovative flavors and … [Read more...]
A Grand Venue for Country Tunes
Even if you’re not a fan of the style, there’s something about live country music in the actual country that makes it vastly entertaining. I’m not into country music, but last summer, atop a nearly 10,000-foot mountain under a Colorado sky bluer than any I’d ever seen before, with snow-dotted southern Rocky Mountains on the horizon and nothing but fresh air and great tunes all around, I converted in a hurry. At least for that day. The … [Read more...]