Top 5 weekend hideaways in the US

Adirondacks National Park

Taking time off for a holiday when you’re busy with work and other obligations can be difficult, even if you badly need a few weeks off to replenish your energy.

But on the bright side, you can always use your weekends to do a bit of traveling, even if you don’t cross half the country. So here are the top 5 weekend hideaways in the US, to help you plan your weekend trip. …

5 US islands to visit this winter

Block Island Lighthouse

When it comes to island vacations, many people automatically think of the island of the Pacific, the Caribbeans or simply Hawaii (which, granted, is a state of the US). But since much of the United States is surrounded by water, there are countless islands that have been neglected my mainstream tourism.

The East Coast, the West Coast and the Great Lakes are lined with islands that are just waiting to become the next big tourist sensation. So here are the five most interesting American islands to visit this winter. …

Top 10 best family vacation spots

School has started a month ago, and I remember that about this time, back in my childhood, I was starting to get really sick of all the studying, and I really just wanted a vacation. Well, if you have kids, you probably know that they need a little bit of fun in order to function well, so why not devote a weekend to a family trip somewhere?

We know how difficult it can be to choose a holiday destination where all the family can have fun, from young kids to grandparents. So to help you, we’ve compiled a list of the ten best family holiday destinations that can help you with the planning. …

Halloween Travel Destinations for 2010

I have a theory that there are two categories of people: those who love Halloween, and those who hate it. And both have good reasons to go off traveling around October 31. If you don’t want to deal with the crowds of children knocking at your door to beg for candy, you should just take a trip somewhere.

And if you love Halloween, then there’s all the more reason to celebrate it in an original fashion. And since it’s Halloween destinations we’re talking about, it has to be something even remotely spooky, mysterious or downright scary. So here’s our list of the best Halloween travel destinations for 2010. …

America’s Most Sensational Islands

Considering the United States’ thousands of miles of coastline, most vacationers hardly ever consider the country’s numerous islands and islets when it comes to spending the holidays.

There are, of course, those iconic islands that represent almost a patriotic duty for every good-faithed American – like the historic Staten Island, Ellis Island, or the exotic Hawaii, the ultimate honeymoon retreat. But there are hundreds of other islands, many of them hardly ever affected by the nuisance of civilization, that can represent a true revelation for the daring traveler. Today we give you five of the most sensational US islands: …

5 Inspiring Spring Destinations for the Artist Within

Just as winter is reserved the grandeur of whole cities covered in snow, autumn the richness of fragrances and tastes and summertime the blessing of the sun, springtime is, above all, simply inspiring. If there is one season pushing us to go outside and awakening our adventure spirit, that can only be spring.

With all the songs, paintings and love poems praising the spring, no matter that this season often seems over-saturated with romanticism. But it is equally true that there is no better time to let yourself guided by inspiration, grab a camera and let loose the artist within. Traveling across Southern USA, you will discover the most amazing, breathtaking spring sceneries: …

Five Great All-family Theme Parks

April might be the cruelest month (unless T.S. Eliot was just in a bad mood when he wrote this, and immediately regretted it), but it is also the month when theme parks all over the country open their gates, letting all the adrenaline addicts come in. Millions of visitors, most of which are families with children, rush in and line up in queues, anxious to get a ride on the highest roller coaster, most scary ghost house or the fastest carousel. Names like Legoland, Disneyland or Universal are part of each child’s vacation repertoire.

The addition of new, exciting facilities each season and the fact that they are situated in warmer climate zones (like Florida and California) help these world-renowned parks to attract a constant number of visitors all year round. However, there are lots of other parks around the nation that can be not only easier to reach, but also less crowded and more family friendly. Today I will present you five of them: …

Orlando’s hottest music clubs

With a record number of amusement parks and hotels (the city is second in the country as number of hotel rooms), no wonder Orlando represents one of the top destinations in the United States.  The danger of hurricanes is a minor disadvantage in comparison with all the benefits of an Orlando vacation: warm climate all year round, thousands of cultural events, high quality entertainment and an irresistible nightlife represent only few of them (for more details on Orlando’s attractions, you can check out this Orlando Travel Guide).

Due to its impressive number of entertainment facilities – Magic Kingdom, Universal Orlando Resort, Holy Land Experience, Blizzard Beach, Orlando is a favorite with families and children. But many people tend to underestimate Orlando’s role on the American music scene. Fans of reggaeton, metal or hip-hop could spend weeks in Orlando, exploring its music clubs and attending some of its hot gigs. For electro music lovers, Orlando is the Mecca of breakbeat.

From mainstream to underground music genres, this article is aiming at presenting the most popular music clubs in Florida’s entertainment capital. …

Best Water Parks in the USA

Hot summer weekends are here and everybody is weighing their options for a rightfully earned vacation that is sure to include fun-filled activities, cool cocktails and tasty dishes, recreation and quality-time alongside their family. Well, for those who fell like cooling off and enjoying the sun-drench days, there is the possibility to book a vacation package to a seaside resort or to buy a ticket to one of the best water parks across the United States. Going for the latter option can help you save yourself a mint of money and in the same time rejoice the thrill of the rides on a water slide, the relaxation when riding in a tube on the lazy river and arriving eventually in a wave pool. Plus, your kids will be delighted to dabble all day long. Therefore, glimpse at our top comprising the American water parks that are worth a visit and put together an affordable easy escape. …

Top 5 Best Zoos across the USA

When travelling with your children, it’s very difficult to find a holiday destination that is sure to meet your tastes and that of your little ones as well. Since kids are after games, sports and in most of the cases their lack of patience doesn’t match the idea of a tour featuring important monuments and museums,  we advise you to consider including in your travelling itinerary a trip to one of the best zoos in the country. Apart from being an educative experience for your children providing them with information on multiple species, such a visit can turn into a fun-filled manner to spend time with your family…not to mention that most of these zoos are home to some endangered species that no longer live in the wild and the only way to ever see them is by paying a visit to these facilities. …