Nothing like a cemetery to enliven a trip
Lori Tripoli of North Salem, N.Y., weaves cemetery visits into both business and pleasure trips. "I like visiting graveyards to learn about history in a slightly unconventional way," said Tripoli,...
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6 great cemeteries for tourism
Because no one escapes death, the possibilities of cemetery tourism are countless. If you look at a travel guide or Google the destination you're visiting, you can see which cemeteries...
Tips for visiting a cemetery as a tourist
Before your visit, read guidebooks and/or the cemetery website, so you know what to expect. Cemeteries are four-season destinations, but check on specific opening hours and holiday closures. Once there,...
Herons restaurant in North Carolina brings the garden to the table
The contemporary dining room at Herons is dimly lit, with generously spaced tables. Muted fabrics and wall coverings intensify the brightness of the glass-enclosed kitchen at one end of the...
Charleston was a natural for a food renaissance
The cuisine of Charleston reflects such a distinct melange of ingredients and traditions that visitors from other regions of the U.S. may feel as if they've arrived on a foreign...
Family-friendly Napa Valley: Beyond the wine
Legendary for its more than 400 wineries and numerous Michelin-starred restaurants, Napa Valley also is welcoming to families. "It's not just about the wines or an adult-only destination," said Mike...
While among the castles of northern Italy, stay in one
Tourists driving through the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy will find numerous storybook castles dotting the hillsides, especially when passing through the provinces of Piacenza and Parma. Remnants of a...
Tour groups offer new bike trips for Europe, U.S.
With its wide appeal to solo travelers, couples, families and multigenerational groups, "bicycle tourism" is booming. Traveling on two wheels enables tourists to connect close up with people and places...
Paris gets a little more chic with hotel openings
For those planning a Paris getaway in 2015, there will be more luxury hotel rooms to choose from over the coming year, including a much-anticipated opening and two makeovers. The...
Lost art: Yotel displays what guests left behind
Every hotel has its own tale to tell about personal belongings left behind by guests, but one hotel has turned it into a new art exhibit. The ultra-modern Yotel New...