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A Week in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C, the United State's capital is a lovely city to explore. Full of history, museums (a good number free), historical architect…
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A Week on Maui
Maui is arguably the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands. It certainly has a lot going for it: great beaches, whales, volcanoes, and one of…
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American Southwest to Rockies
This trip hits many of the highlights of the amazing American southwest: Native American dwellings, canyon lands, and a scenery like nowhere…
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Bend, Oregon
Bend is a very special place (to the point where we've debated moving there many times). The town itself is cute and artsy. It's filled with…
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Big Island of Hawaii
Hawaii's Big Island (also called Kona and the island of Hawaii) is a rugged tropical paradise. You'll see incredible volcanoes, beautiful be…
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California Road Trip: Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Death Valley (with Mammoth and Las Vegas)
This trip takes you to two of California's most remarkable national parks: Death Valley and Joshua Tree, following a relaxing few days in lo…
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Central Alaska
On this trip you'll visit the largest region of the state. Instead of the island chain, you'll be exploring the interior (mostly) by car. Th…
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Coastal Maine
Maine is romantic with sweeping seascapes, quaint towns, trees turning red and gold in the autumn, and lighthouses perched atop rocky outpos…
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Highlights of Northern California
Northern California is one of the most beautiful places on earth (we might be a little biased being from here). Picking the highlights is a…
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Highlights of Washington State
Welcome to Washington! On this trip you will visit Washington state's most famous city, Seattle, and travel along part of the Olympic Penins…
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Holiday Season in NYC
The holiday season in NYC is magical. The city has so much holiday spirit, it actually inspired the famous poem 'Twas the Night Before Chris…
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Kauai Highlights
This is perhaps the most laid back of all the Hawaiian islands and greener than the rest. This is the sort of place that feels more like a …
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Key West
The Conch Republic, in our opinion, is the very best Florida has to offer: spectacular beaches, rich history, excellent restaurants, and qua…
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Los Angeles
Also known as Tinsel Town, Los Angeles can certainly be star-studded with its Hollywood sites. However it's also home to outstanding beaches…
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Napa Valley and Surrounding Wine Region
Napa Valley is hard to beat. It's quintessential California wine region - a pretty valley covered with vineyards and wildflowers everywhere …
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New England Fall – Adirondacks from Maine to New York
There may be no better place to spend fall than in New England. The colors are legendary, the weather is crisp but not too cold, and the app…
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New Orleans
Welcome to New Orleans! This incredible city is full of plenty of culture, history, and music. Explore the French Quarter and Garden Distric…
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New York City
Welcome to the busiest city in the United States. New York is the epicenter for culture, architecture, fashion, and dining - there's plenty …
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Pacific Coastal Northwest
Welcome to the beautiful Pacific Northwest! On this trip you will visit the two capitals of the American Northwest, Seattle and Portland, tr…
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Portland Oregon
Portland is a fun and quirky city with wonderful restaurants, pretty parks, and the best books store in the world. Enjoy a weekend visit, or…
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San Francisco
A trip to the San Francisco Bay Area should of course, focus on the city itself. San Francisco is one of the prettiest cities in North Ameri…
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Santa Fe and Taos
Located in the high desert, 7000 feet above sea level, Santa Fe and Taos are surrounded by red cliffs and dessert landscape. Known for its a…
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Southeast Alaska
On this trip you'll visit some of the absolute prettiest parts and most charming towns of this state - the southeast. All of these towns sit…
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Southeast and Central Alaska
On this trip visit some of the highlights of this amazing (and enormous) state. This is a jam-packed trip. No, seriously. You move quickly a…
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Two Weeks Around Washington, D.C.
This tour shows you the very best of Washington, D.C. during the first week. The second week is an opportunity to explore the area around th…
Eat & Drink
Spruce
american · cocktails · fine dining
Briciola
italian
SF Restaurant and Bar scene
bar · outdoor dining · san francisco
Il Buco
italian
Old Lahaina Luau
If you want to experience a luau, Lahaina is the place with it's Old Lahaina Luau. While many luaus are disgustingly touristy (think big…
Metate Room
You don't generally expect much from National Park lodge dining - but this place is really…
Art of the Table
farm to table
1789 Restaurant & Bar
american
Hen of the Wood – Burlington
Fantastic food with a show (open kitchen). Great service as well. Be sure and book far in …
Linden Room
bar · cocktails · speakeasy
Rooster & Owl
american · fine dining · fixed price menu
Sardine Factory
Since 1968 this has consistently been one of the best restaurants in Monterey. Reservation…
Merriman’s Kapalua
Gorgeous oceanfront farm to table dining easy walking distance from Napili bay with fantas…
The Saltry Restaurant
experience · fine dining · seafood
Little Pearl
At least one night in Key West you should treat yourself to the phenomenal food at Little …
Mama’s Fish House
seafood
Hog Island Oysters
oysters
Anaba Wines
wine
Havana
american · cuban · northeast cuisine
Seven Hills
fine dining · italian · pasta
See
Monterey Bay Aquarium
aquarium
Moloa’a beach (north shore)
Great on calm days. Not a lot of parking but not a lot of people either.
Upper Waikani Falls (3 Bears)
Gorgeous waterfall on the way to Hana - probably the most impressive as three falls cascad…
Union Church of Pocantico Hills
This modest, small church near Sleepy Hollow has an amazing attraction: a rose window by M…
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
These may be the best donuts we've ever had. Not listed under restaurants because it's mor…
Shelburne Museum
This is a pretty amazing museum a few minutes south of Burlington. Electra Webb founded th…
Zion National Park
American National Parks are amazing places and this is one of our favorites. Unlike the Gr…
Yosemite National Park
climbing · hiking
Georgia O’Keefe Museum
art
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
arts · entertainment · theatre
New York Museum of Modern Art
modern art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
museum
San Francisco Cable Cars
cable car · history · scenic view
Mono Lake
lake
Grand Canyon – North Rim
This is indeed the grandest canyon on earth. There are a couple that are deeper but nothing catches this one for sheer majesty and…
Waimea Canyon
The Grand Canyon of the Pacific is ten miles long and 3,600 feet deep. The canyon offers incredible views and the best hiking in…
Dry Tortugas National Park
This is one of the hardest national parks to get to in the country, but it's well-worth it…
National Gallery of Art
art · museum
Crater Lake National Park
national park · outdoors
Central Park
garden · park
Do
Cataract Canyon River Trip
outdoors · river
Kancamagus Highway
In the fall, this scenic byway (one of the first in the nation) provides a spectacular pas…
Whale watch by sailboat
If you love sailing this is a great way to get out on the water. Most of the other whale watch trips are by…
Maroon Bell’s Hike
In a spectacularly beautiful mountain range, Maroon Bells is the most photographed area in…
Steep Ravine Hike
This is one of the best hikes in California. Start at Pan Toll Station on the shoulder of mount Tamalpais and walk down along…
Misty Fjords Flightseeing
flight · flightseeing · nature
Boat trip and sea kayaking in Aialik bay
Take an all day trip out to Aialik Bay. On the way out see beautiful scenery, tons of wild…
Katmai National Park Bear Viewing
national park · outdoors · wildlife
Glacier Bay Tour Boat
boat · nature · wildlife
Kalalau Trail
This is an awesome hike. Just do the hike to the first beach and you encounter magic. You leave the end of the road…
Ho‘opi‘i Falls Hike
1 mile to some lovely falls (about 20 minutes)
Talkeetna Air Taxi
If you have decent weather (there is a 1 in 3 chance) a flight from Talkeetna on the way u…
Snorkeling on Maui
Half of the Hawaii you need to see is under the water. If you don't get to see it you are missing out. There's…
Night Manta Ray Snorkel
snorkel · swimming
Winnemucca Lake loop hike
hike · hiking · lake tahoe
Bar Harbor Nature Cruise
boat · cruise · wildlife
NYC Holiday Markets
artisan · crafts · shopping
Queen’s Bath
In the summer, with calm seas there is a pool to swim in on a lava shelf with an inlet to the sea. In…
PacWhale Eco Adventures
dolphins · snorkel · whales
White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
This railroad was completed in 1900 to take miners to the Klondike for the Yukon Gold Rush…
Stay
Marriott Wailea Beach Resort
Fantastic location right on the beach with infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Not cheap …
Abigail’s Inn
bed and breakfast
The Library Hotel
boutique hotel · NYC
The Salish Seaside Escapes
Seaside cottages on Orcas Island (one of the San Juan Islands). This was a really great pl…
Grand Hyatt Kauai
This is a nice place (and costs accordingly).Everything is first class and it's located right on the beach, with a lovely pool, spa, restaurants…
Makena Surf
This is an ideally situated condominium in Wailea. There's a beach and snorkeling right ou…
Napili Point Condos
This is a lovely condominium on a point very near Napili Bay beach and right on one of the…
Tonglen Lake Lodge
bed and breakfast
Casa Cuma
This is a great B&B very close walking distance to the main square in Santa Fe with ex…
Princeville Resort
This is THE fanciest place on this end of the Island. It has everything you'd expect from …
Country Willows Inn
bed and breakfast
Cliffrose lodge
Delightful place to stay in Springdale just outside the Zion entrance. Nice gardens and co…
Glacier Bay Inn
This is the only lodging in Glacier Bay Park. There's a series of nice rooms in the trees …
Far View Lodge
This is the national park lodging at Mesa Verde National park. It's located within the par…
Old Consulate Inn
bed and breakfast · puget sound
Arch Cape Inn and Retreat
This is a castle-like hotel in beautiful Cannon beach. It offers wonderful and comfortable…
Alaska’s Capital Inn Bed & Breakfast
Charming old craftsman house filled with period furniture in downtown Juneau across the st…
The Battle House Renaissance Mobile
hotel
Bryant Park Hotel
boutique hotel
Waimea Plantation Cottages Resort
Kauai is the most laid-back of the main islands, and this place really drops you into that vibe. There are 61 restored plantation cottages…