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Caribbean Islands, Destinations, Uncategorized

10 Southern Caribbean delights

Author Cheryl Welch Date January 30, 2023

From Puerto Rico to Aruba, these islands are sure to delight.

Tagged Aruba, Barbados, Curacao, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Marten, Saint Martin, St. John, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Thomas, Turks and Caicos | Leave a comment |
American South, Destinations, RV Travel

Destination, Destin

Author Marie Havenga Date October 20, 2022

Forget the frying pan and the fire. Jump into Florida’s Panhandle for white sand beaches and endless fun.

Tagged Destin, Destin Harbor, dolphins, Florida, Florida panhandle, Fort Walton Beach, Gulfarium, Luther's, Noah & Heather Magic Show | 1 Comment |
American West, Destinations, RV Travel

Yearning for Yellowstone

Author Marie Havenga Date August 28, 2022

Oh, how magnificent the West is … from a child-turned-mother’s perspective.

Tagged baby bears, bear, Beartooth Pass, bison, boating Tetons, buffalo, campgrounds, camping, caribou, Corn Palace, cubs, elk, family trips, family-friendly fun, Grand Prismatic Springs, Grand Tetons, Mammoth hot springs, Mount Rushmore, mountain lakes, mountains, National Park, nostalgia, Old Faithful, RVing, wild west, Yellowstone | Leave a comment |
When the ship is your home for days or weeks, here's what you need to know about making it your home away from home. (Kevin Kaiser | Travel Beat Magazine)
American East Coast, American South, Caribbean Islands, Destinations, Mexico, Uncategorized

Packing pointers for your perfect cruise

Author Cheryl Welch Date July 19, 2022

Learn the tricks to lugging the right mix of luggage aboard your next adventuring vessel.

Tagged Bahamas, caribbean, Carnival, cruise, cruise ship, cruise ships, Disney, Florida, Mexico, Norwegian, pack, packing, Princess, Royal Caribbean | Leave a comment |
Looking for ancient history and culture? Uxmal might just be the ticket. (Cheryl Welch | Travel Beat Magazine)
American East Coast, American Northwest, American South, Caribbean Islands, Destinations, Mexico

Prepping for your best cruise

Author Cheryl Welch Date November 29, 2019

Explore these pointers for a carefree – and fun – getaway.

Tagged cruise, cruise excursions, cruise ship, cruising, shore excursions, tips and tricks | Leave a comment |
Destinations, South America

Incan wonders of the world

Author Cheryl Welch Date September 15, 2019

An on- and off-the-beaten path exploration of Peru’s gems.

Tagged Aguas Calientes, ancient ruins, Boleta Touristico, Boleto Turistico, Chinchero, culture, Cusco, Inca, Inca Rail, Incan, Incan Trail, Lima, Machu Picchu, Moras salt mines, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Peru, Peruvian, Pisac, Pukapukara, Qenqo, San Blas, San Pedro Market, Saqsaywaman, South America, Tambomachay, UNESCO, Unesco world heritage, Urubamba | Leave a comment |
Exploring Peru at your pace, on your terms is a way to see a beautiful culture without filters. (Kevin Kaiser | Travel Beat Magazine)
Destinations, South America, Trip Tips and Fun Finds

8 practical travel tips for Peru

Author Cheryl Welch Date September 14, 2019

What we wish we knew, and are glad to share with others.

Tagged how to pack., how-to plan the perfect Peruvian trip yourself, Inca, Machu Picchu, Peru, Peruvian, Sacred Valley, tour versus ala carte, travel tips | Leave a comment |
Sit a spell and watch the clouds take shape and roll over the mountains at Shenandoah National Park. (Cheryl Welch |Travel Beat Magazine)
American East Coast, American South, Destinations

Motor along the Appalachian Trail

Author Cheryl Welch Date August 29, 2019

Skyline Drive offers views of clouds and nature’s splendor.

Tagged Appalachian Trail, blackberry shakes, hikers, hiking, mountains, National Park Service, nature, Shenandoah valley, Skyline Drive, Virginia | 2 Comments |
Puerto Rico is full of tropical flora that's sure to delight. (Cheryl Welch | Travel Beat Magazine)
American South, Caribbean Islands, Destinations

When the rainforest beckons

Author Cheryl Welch Date July 19, 2019

Take off to Puerto Rico for a taste of the tropics.

Tagged biobay, bioluminescence, coqui frogs, forts, passports, Puerto Rico, rain forest, rainforest, Spanish, tree frogs, waterfalls | Leave a comment |
American Midwest, Destinations, RV Travel

10 reasons to believe the hype about Grand Haven State Park

Author Marie Havenga Date May 28, 2019

Named ‘best beach’ in many national rankings, we learned why.

Tagged beach camping, campfires, camping, gold coast, Grand Haven, Grand Haven State Park, kite festivals, kites, Lake Michigan, lighthouses, pier, West Michigan | Leave a comment |
The Westover Plantation has secret passageways that leads to the river and is a fine example of architecture of the 17th century. (Cheryl Welch | Travel Beat Magazine)
American East Coast, American South, Destinations

Follow the river

Author Cheryl Welch Date April 20, 2019

Historic plantations dot the banks of the James in Colonial Virginia.

Tagged Bacon's Castle, Bacon's Rebellion, Berkeley, Civil War, Colonial Virginia, James River, James River plantations, plantation, President Tyler, Revolutionary War, Shirley, Taps, Westover, William Henry Harrison | Leave a comment |
A fisherman throws a net into the fading sunset on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Cheryl Welch | Travel Beat Magazine)
American East Coast, American South, Destinations

Holiday at Hilton Head Island

Author Cheryl Welch Date March 12, 2019

Whether you’re a golfing enthusiast or Northerner looking for a warm respite from winter, Hilton Head Island has a whole lot to offer.

Tagged beaches, Beaufort, gator dogs, Hilton Head Island, Jazz Corner, Port Royale, Savannah, Savannah Bee Company, South Carolina, trolley tour | Leave a comment |
The best family-friendly party in the ocean is aboard a Disney ship. (Kevin Kaiser | Travel Beat Magazine)
American East Coast, Caribbean Islands, Destinations

Magical memories

Author Cheryl Welch Date January 28, 2019

Love all things Mickey and Marvel? Consider a Disney Cruise for a multi-day experience that’s sure to please the whole family.

Tagged Atlantis, Bahamas, Castaway Cay, cruise ship, Disney, Disney Cruise Lines, Disney cruises, Disney Magic, Disney ship, family cruising, Nassau, Pirate Night | 2 Comments |
he Key West lighthouse serves as a beacon for travelers near and far. (Cheryl Welch | Travel Beat Magazine)
American South, Destinations

De-stress in the Florida Keys

Author Cheryl Welch Date December 1, 2018

Explore these 8 ‘I’ve been to the Keys’ things to do.

Tagged Audubon House, Bahia Honda State Park, Butterfly House, Ernest Hemingway, Florida Keys, Florida tourism, Key West, Key West Aquarium, National Key Deer Refuge, Overseas Highway, Southernmost Point, Theatre of the Sea | Leave a comment |
Fall's brilliant golds, greens, reds and oranges makes Vermont's covered bridges shine. (Cheryl Welch | Travel Beat Magazine)
Destinations, New England

Leaf peeping and maple-y goodness

Author Cheryl Welch Date October 3, 2018

Exploring Vermont during the high season of Autumn’s splendor is like stepping into a Norman Rockwell painting.

Tagged Ben & Jerry's, fall foliage, fall leaf peeping, leaf tours, maple creemee, maple syrup, Mount Washington, New England, New England waterfalls, New Hampshire, Norman Rockwell, Robert Frost, Vermont, Vermont cheddar, Wilmington, Woodstock | Leave a comment |
American Midwest, Destinations, Hiking

Wild for Minnesota’s North Shore

Author Cheryl Welch Date September 7, 2018

Like a summer camp for adults, this outdoor paradise has plenty to offer any nature-lover.

Tagged Boundary Waters, campfire, canoe, canoeing, Grand Marais, Gun Flint Trail, Gunflint Trail, Lake Superior, Lutsen, Minnesota, MN, North Shore, stargazing, Superior National Forest, Trail Center, waterfalls, wildlife | Leave a comment |
The Split Rock Lighthouse is perched high above Lake Superior. (Cheryl Welch | Travel Beat Magazine)
American Midwest, Canada, Destinations

Circling Lake Superior

Author Cheryl Welch Date August 20, 2018

Have a dynamite time venturing around the big lake.

Tagged Adventure Mining Company, agate, Agawa Indian Crafts, amethyst, amethyst mining, Apostle Islands, Bayfield, Canada, Circle Tour, Coast Guard, copper mining, Grand Marais, Great Lakes, Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, iron mining, Iron Mountain Iron Mine, Lake of the Clouds, Lake Superior, lighthouse bed and breakfast, Lutsen, Mackinac Bridge, Michigan, Minnesota, Ontario, pictographs, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Porcupine Mountains, Split Rock Lighthouse, Tahquamenon Falls, The Canadian Carver, Thunder Bay, Whitefish Point Light Station, Wisconsin | Leave a comment |
Take a tour of the island to get a good overview, then strike out on your own. (Cheryl Welch | Travel Beat Magazine)
American Midwest, Destinations

Step back in time at Mackinac Island

Author Cheryl Welch Date July 4, 2018

Get lost in your thoughts while pedaling a bike or taking a horse-drawn carriage for a spin on this magical isle.

Tagged butterfly conservatory, fudge, Grand Hotel, island life, Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island, mackinac island tours, Michigan | 3 Comments |
Alaska? Why, yes, sign us up! This was an epic adventure from start to finish. (Kevin Kaiser | Travel Beat)
American West, Destinations, RV Travel

Authentic Alaska in 2,500 miles

Author Cheryl Welch Date June 14, 2018

The ultimate tour of America’s last frontier, including some places tourists have yet to find.

Tagged Alaska, Alaskan adventure, arctic ground squirrel, arctic tern, Barren Islands, black bear, charter fishing, Chitina, Christmas, Cooper Center, dall sheep, Denali, Denali campground, Denali camping, Denali Park Village, Denali RV, Denali shuttle buses, Exit Glacier, Fairbanks, ferry, flight-seeing, grizzly bear, halibut, harbor seals, Homer, horseback riding, humpback whales, Keystone Canyon, killer whale, Major Marine, moose, North Pole, orca, Portage Glacier, Potter Marsh, ptarmigan, puffins, Railroad, Richardson Highway, Santa’s House, sea otters, Seward, Seward Highway, Seward Sealife Center, Spirit Mountain, stellar sea lions, Tern Lake, true Alaska, tufted puffins, Valdez, Whittier, Wonder Lake, Worthington Glacier, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 4 Comments |
American East Coast, Canada, Destinations, New England, RV Travel

Maine attractions

Author Marie Havenga Date May 15, 2018

Lobster? Check. Mountains? Check. Rugged coastlines? Check. The simple beauty and taste of Maine will have you coming back for more.

Tagged Arcadia National Park, Captain Ed's Dive-in Theater, Maine, Maine lobster, MDI Tour, New England, New York, Padley Point Campground, The Silo | 2 Comments |
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