If you enjoy staying at historic inns and hotels, but also prefer modern lodging conveniences, the St. James Hotel in Red Wing, Minnesota, will meet your expectations and more. Built in 1875 when Red Wing was known as the “wheat market of the world,” the hotel is a combination of 19th century Victorian décor and ambience with all of the 21st century amenities …
If you want to explore Paris without the crowded buses and trains, walking isn’t your only option. The city of romance now offers a pick up, drop off bike venture. Just look for the large bicycle racks bursting with new street bikes …
Wishing to avoid the crowds on commercial Shop Street, I dart down Kirwan’s Lane … I am on my way to Merchant’s Road and the best cup of coffee in town. Focused on the need for a jolt, I lower my eyes to the irregular pavement, careful to avoid the many hazards before me …
Looking to stay on budget while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico, we went grocery shopping at the “mega-mart” downtown. I found all the usual food that I was accustomed to, but soon realized that this was a store where you had to bring your own bags for your groceries. No big deal. I’ll just buy some bags … Then it hit me. We were the only Caucasians in the store …
Along the Appalachian Ridge, pioneers braved the Kentucky wilderness in what became the first great gateway to the west … Today, you can enjoy the same pristine forests our ancestors discovered, and at the same time escape to the luxuries of the 21st century inside the spacious state lodges in Southeastern Kentucky …
Laguna Beach. What’s not to like? Pristine white sandy beaches. Alluring hidden coves. Tide pools begging for exploration and cliff-hugging Heisler Park. A touch of the Mediterranean on the Southern California coast. While the Laguna sunsets are free, this upscale town IS pricey. If you don’t want to blow your budget, taste the good life at a fraction of the cost with these five local secrets …
