Mixing it up in Scottsdale, where the rustic Old West meets modern-day luxury
In Old Town, where the city of Scottsdale began in the late 1800s, the Old West flair is apparent day and night.
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Utah animal sanctuary draws intrepid travelers looking for something different
During my three decades as a travel writer, this was the first time I had found myself in the doghouse. Literally. I was in the Puppy Pre-school at Best Friends...
Power lunches, cocktails and Afghan dumplings: Washington, D.C., deservedly earns reputation for world-class cuisine
There is one unimpeachable fact regarding our nation's capital: It has developed quite the reputation for world-class cuisine. From sizzling steaks to spicy Afghan kebobs, Washington has it covered. I...
5 great reasons beyond football to visit Madison, Wis.
Recently, my friend Rebecca, a University of Wisconsin graduate and fellow football fan, invited me to Madison for a football weekend, Big 10-style. Despite the less than stellar weather, it...
Get a taste of the high life with a visit to Buckhead area of Atlanta
ATLANTA — Anyone who lives in my neck of the woods — i.e. the Southern part of the U.S. — has more than a passing acquaintance with the Atlanta airport....
Kentucky resort parks serve up authentic, regional eats along the state’s culinary trail
As the server set my main luncheon course before me, I had to resist the urge to wrinkle my nose in distaste. After all, I thought of goetta the same...
Near the nation’s capital, Alexandria offers history come to vibrant life
Most cities wouldn't take kindly to having it said they had gone to the dogs. Alexandria, however, enthusiastically admits to it. With a population of 160,000, it has an estimated...
This Caribbean getaway is so laid-back there’s not a single stoplight on the island
Those who have seen the play or listened to the soundtrack of "Hamilton" remember the opening song whose lyrics ask, "How does the bastard son of a whore and a...
Beyond Yosemite: 5 stunning state parks off the beaten vacation path
The government shutdown earlier this year brought with it many hardships for millions of Americans who depended on those missing pay checks to feed and clothe their families. On a...
Try bringing in the herd for a vacation in the state that has it all
It was one of the most thrilling experiences of my life. After what seemed like hours waiting patiently for something to happen, the seismic shaking of the earth signaled the...