Bring your appetite and plenty of layers. Montreal is an awesome city to visit, with a fascinating history and enough delicious food to entice you to go outside in sub-freezing temperatures. There are also plenty of activities and attractions to keep you busy in between meals. Enjoy this Québecois treasure.… Read More »Montreal, Canada
Everyone could use a relaxing beach getaway. Cancun has great weather, pristine water, and amenities suited for all types of travelers. We recently stayed at an all-inclusive resort in the Hotel Zone, but the Yucatan Peninsula has much more to offer as you travel along the coast or further inland.… Read More »Cancun, Mexico
While known largely as a ski destination, Lake Tahoe is also fantastic to visit in the summer. The water is beautiful, the restaurants are solid, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy the nice, warm weather. Most activities we recommend below are seasonal, so plan accordingly for your trip.… Read More »Lake Tahoe, USA
Yosemite lives up to the hype as a must-visit national park. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous, and there are a ton of great hikes for all skill levels. Given the size of the park, you’ll want to take at least a couple days to enjoy the area and its activities.… Read More »Yosemite National Park, California
Maybe Napa isn’t your speed. Maybe you want a cheaper, more laid back tasting experience. Or maybe you’re visiting friends in Manteca and decide to take a day to drink some wine and hang out. Whatever your reason, Lodi is well worth a visit and makes for a great time.… Read More »Lodi, California
Our favorite Portland (sorry, Oregon). This little coastal town makes for a perfect, romantic weekend getaway with picturesque lighthouses, excellent food, and a variety of craft breweries. Honestly, we barely did anything here aside from eat, drink beer, and stare at the ocean. We couldn’t have asked for anything better.… Read More »Portland, Maine
The island of Hawaii has an incredible array of ecological diversity. Within a few hours, you can go from a picture-perfect beach to a lush rain forest to a lava-scorched volcano. As tempting as resort life might be, you have to do some exploring to really experience the Big Island.… Read More »Big Island, Hawaii
Acadia caught us by surprise. We expected the beautiful oceanfront scenery and fall foliage, but we didn’t realize how much we would enjoy hiking here. On top of the incredible views, the trails have the perfect combination of fun terrain and manageable length. It is a perfect New England getaway.… Read More »Acadia National Park, Maine
This national forest in New England has some serious hiking trails. There also may be no better place to see the foliage come autumn. Whether you want to see the leaves from a mountaintop or just off the road, you’re bound to leave the White Mountains raving about the colors.… Read More »White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire
Wild and wonderful, West Virginia has beautiful scenery and great outdoor experiences to offer. For some of the best hiking in the state, look no further than Monongahela National Forest. The huge expanse serves as a great weekend getaway for anyone wanting to unplug from technology and reconnect with nature.… Read More »Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
