One of the best parts of cruising is exploring exciting ports of call. While many cruise vacationers take excursions offered through their ship, others prefer to travel on their own or with a small group. If you’re considering booking an independent shore excursion, here are eight great tips.

Try a self-guided studio tour to take in Asheville’s vibrant and growing, River Arts District.

The Florida State Park system has 175 units of parks, trails, and historic sites. Its 800,000 acres and 100 miles of beaches are administered by the Florida Park Service within the Department of Environmental Protection. Read on to learn its history and what it offers for recreation and education.

Bangalore boasts of parks that have been around for decades and luckily civil society has stepped in to make them better.

For a unique honeymoon experience in a "kinder, gentler" world, head for Portugal. This European gem offers amazing honeymoon options tucked into regal palaces and castles throughout the country.

On a hillside overlooking New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Darby Field Inn offers sophisticated dining and warm hospitality in a secluded setting.

In Riverside County, there's a beautiful desert lake ready for your year-long swimming pleasure!

Each year, Trafalgar Square, London, hosts what is arguably the most famous Christmas tree in the world, but just what is so notable about this tree?

If you don't want your flight to turn into a nightmare with your kids crying the whole time, follow these preventive measures and keep the quick fixes in mind so you'll be ready to stave off a tantrum.

There is nothing quite like family traditions. Here's a short story from my past. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Easter Holiday!

While the six counties of Northern Ireland were part of the ancient kingdom of Ulster, these days Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan are the Ulster counties in the Republic of Ireland. Here are my four favorites from these three.

Why do I love the Sonora Style Mexican Food? Why is it my comfort food? From refried beans to caramelized Flan these are just some of my favorite Mexican Style Foods.

Raja Ampat is an ultimate destination for divers who are looking for a fabulous and exotic experience of its exciting underwater beauty. Located at the tip of the Bird’s Head Peninsula in Papua Island, the region is very famous for its world class diving and snorkeling.

Looking for a fresh twist on an old favorite? This chocolate chip cookie recipe might just be your new go-to recipe.

Loreta Velazquez, inspired by Joan of Arc’s story as a child, is the only woman to have served in the Civil War as a socialite spy and as a male officer in battle simultaneously. Soldiers who served with Lieutenant Buford confirmed that he conducted himself with integrity and conduct becoming an off

Less than an hour from the French Riviera a herd of European buffalo roam the forested foothills of the Alps. Learn more about visiting the reserve with a safari group.

International sport would not be the same without those men and women from the Caribbean who redefined excellence.

Uluru is an amazing large rock situated in the centre of Australia and is a wonderous site during the rain.

The wisdom of our ancestors tells us that the keys to physical health, emotional stability, and mental clarity are found any time we remember we have a constant connection to spirit.

If you are looking for a place to retire or relocate with plentiful work opportunities Houston, Texas might be the place for you! It ranks #1 as the most popular relocation destination! Let's check it out together to see what it has to offer.

Oktoberfest in Munich: That super sized version of a traditional Bavarian harvest festival, where the mottoes on many of the heart shaped gingerbread cookies are in Bairisch, the local dialect. Some traditions, mottoes and "translations" for those unmissable accompaniments to Oktoberfest beer.