The sun comes up over the waterline, highlighting powerful swells that move intently toward the shore. Beautiful rises crest and break with rhythmic synchronicity, initiating set after set of huge waves, inviting you to paddle out and take a ride. They're big. But...

First-time visitors to Italy generally tend towards packing too much visual baggage into the itinerary suitcase, jamming each day with so much running from place to place, it would be a head scratcher to even the best runners in ancient Rome. It’s totally...

People are often drawn to South Africa’s fascinating landscape for its natural beauty, wildlife and ever-present sunshine. This large, diverse country located at the southern tip of the African continent is roughly twice the size of Texas and includes a wide variety...

As with any massive natural beauty, Niagara Falls is best viewed up-close and personal. This dramatic diva demands live, 3-D viewing, and you’ll surely agree that images simply can’t do her justice like an in-person visit. Luckily you’ve got plenty of angles to...

When visiting Baltimore, you can find an inner-city haven that has handsome, modern residential options close to good schools, cultural activities and artistic pursuits. It’s also the visitor’s icing on the cake that there are destination restaurants, chic and unique...

In its infancy, Atlantic City was settled on Absecon Island by clam diggers and oyster harvesters. By the 1800s, it grew into a robust seaside health resort served by two railroad lines, becoming the home of the Miss America Pageant and the model city for the board...

There's a vibe about the city of Nashville. It pulses with a heartfelt beat that hums to the rhythm of everyday life, extolling both its pains and pleasures. As the epicenter of country music, the city of Nashville, Tennessee, is a dream destination for every fan of...

Independence Day without fireworks is like cookies without milk. Seeing the “rockets’ red glare” is the classic finale for any Fourth of July celebration. In 2014, rather than seeing the same show you’ve probably already watched year after year, how about planning an...

Everything you love about the sport of baseball converges in one tightly wound, nostalgic ball of a town in Cooperstown, New York – home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. While Union General Abner Doubleday didn’t actually invent America’s favorite...

Picture-book-perfect steamboats have drifted regally up and down the Mississippi River, carrying awestruck travelers for over 200 years. These stern-wheelers have doubly earned their place in American nostalgia: first, because of the beautiful serenity of the waters...

The Great Lakes’ combined shorelines stretch 4,530 miles, which is 20% more than the American coastlines of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans put together. This sheer expanse creates seemingly infinite possibilities for you to explore. Each of the five Great Lakes has...

Lollapalooza and the Pitchfork Music Festival have rocked Chicago with their expansive lineups of the hippest bands and performers of the day. Summertime in the Windy City already entices you with temperate weather and a sensational arts scene, so going during one of...