Thinking of buying property in Florida for extended winter holidays?  You're in good company.  According to the Government of Canada's study on Types of Canadian Travellers, nearly half a million Snowbirds flock to Florida every year. With the strong Canadian dollar and hot property...

"You can't go to New Orleans without the music swallowing you whole" says travel editor Lisa A. Tomaszewski of HMP Communications.  "New Orleans bleeds music - it's in the air, in the water, in the people." So there's no doubt why the land of beignets, Mardi Gras and some of the smoothest...

The Kansas City metro region has been home to some of the nation's most recognizable names. Visitors can experience the lives of these famous figures at several attractions throughout the area. 1. Harry S. Truman - This Independence, Mo., native's two terms as president are considered by...

It's ski season in Minnesota and Explore Minnesota Tourism is gearing up for a fantastic season.  As of now, Explore Minnesota Tourism will publish weekly reports on downhill ski and winter trail conditions.  These online reports will definitely offer snow enthusiasts excellent...

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Mirage Resort & Casino has undergone a complete makeover since it opened in 1989.  With newly designed suites that make you feel right at home, the Mirage offers tremendous value for smart travellers looking for a hotel at the heart of the Strip...

Looking for a real scare?  Step into Chucky's world; stroll through Dracula's castle; or come face to face with Doctor Frankenstein in Orlando this Halloween. This year, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort is bringing you eight haunted houses, six scare-zones and two live...

When planning a ski vacation in the United States, most think of Utah right away and then they naturally consider Park City.  Believe it or not, this powder haven, one of the top resort destinations in the state, has gotten even better for the 2009-10 season.  Numerous new developments...

Looking for places that are off the beaten path?  Explore the world through your own senses and leave the tourist traps behind. While traveling to big cities is typically what people do when visiting a new part of the world, nothing can prepare you for what is found once you turn that...

For 11 months of the year Charleston, S.C. is known as "America's Friendliest City," but during the month of October, the welcoming, historic town becomes a bit spookier. With a history dating back centuries, including thieving pirates and foreboding personalities, Charleston remains the...

Jackrabbits. Roadrunners. IBM executives who dropped out of the rat race to be trail guides. I found them all at horse ranches in Arizona. My first one was at Circle Z Ranch in Patagonia near the Mexican border. After reading about it in the New York Times Travel, I was sold. I booked a flight...