Hemispheres
Whether it comes in the form of a wide ocean, a tall mountain, or even, ironically, a microscopic virus, there’s nothing that can make a person feel quite so small as the natural world.
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Hotels Above Par
As beautiful as they are refreshing, these hotel pools are worth a dip for the views alone. I tracked down five of the most memorable at luxurious escapes around the world.
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AARP
Walking the pier to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum gives you plenty of time to take in the USS Yorktown. As you approach the aircraft carrier, it’s hard not to think of anything but the brave young sailors who fought for our freedom aboard this ship.
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The Points Guy
Pre-pandemic, many hotels hopped on the trend of offering non-guest passes, offering access to their pools, fitness centers and amenities like free Wi-Fi. Now, the offering is slowly starting to make its way back to hotels.
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Illinois Farm Bureau Partners
The great American road trip has experienced a revival amid the ongoing pandemic. There’s no better time to explore Illinois Lincoln Highway, the historic stretch of blacktop stretching from the Indiana border west toward the Mississippi River.
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Midwest Living
Follow the wind to a new hobby — sailing schools like Lake Manawa Sailing Association and Milwaukee Community Sailing Center make it easy with classes for beginners.
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Hotels Above Par
The sun shines 299 days a year in the golfer’s paradise of Scottsdale, Arizona — but you don’t have to be a linksman to soak up some vitamin D in this dynamic desert city, which feels surprisingly outdoorsy.
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Country
For the April/May 2021 issue of Country, a print magazine newly focused on small-town domestic travel, I wrote about one of my favorite spots in Tennessee, less than an hour from Nashville.
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Southern Living
Adventure seekers will delight in abundant outdoor activities in and around the city, complemented by a buzzing culinary scene and historic accommodations.
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Southern Living
Take the world's longest continuous bridge over water from New Orleans to explore this riverside town founded in the early 1900s.
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Southern Living
Come for the beach, stay for the culture and captivating culinary scene in this North Carolina town with plenty of star power.
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Southern Living
Garth Brooks was onto something when he sent his love down to Baton Rouge, home to LSU and Southern University.
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Southern Living
The classic Alabama small town will soon get its time in the national spotlight—and a boost in tourism—thanks to a transformation by HGTV's Home Town Takeover. Here's what to see and do during a visit.
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Southern Living
The secret's out about this charming South Carolina city. Eat your way through a fantastic food scene, shop Southern treasures, and explore one of the region's best bike trails.
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Midwest Living
For this regular section, I wrote about a powerful new memorial in Minneapolis, Midwestern film festivals with virtual tickets this year and the great nature photographer Ken Harmon.
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West Virginia Tourism
Farm-to-table cuisine, comfort food and favorites not found anywhere else—like the famous pepperoni roll—await hungry visitors to West Virginia, any time of year.
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Conde Nast Traveler
It’s the shot we’ve been waiting on, but perhaps no group has been looking forward to the vaccine more than those on the front lines. We spoke with a doctor, a traveling nurse, and a nurse about their experiences.
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Travel + Leisure
Located inside a former sugar factory in the 85-block area of the Vieux Carré, One11 Hotel has 83 guest rooms and "sweets" and a modern aesthetic complemented by unparalleled views of the Mississippi River.
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