All Posts

The Big Island of Hawaii is a paradise for outdoor adventurers and aquatic explorers. The warm, crystal-clear ocean, dramatic volcanic...

The first time I saw Las Vegas I was high in the mountains of Utah, staring out into the night at this glowing metropolis. Begging me to...

The Grand Canyon South Rim is its most accessible and popular gateway to one of the great natural wonders of the world. Whether you're...

If you’ve ever rented a car on vacation, you’ve likely been asked if you want to add protection coverage. Believe me, I understand how...

The Keweenaw Peninsula is that little fang of Michigan that jabs up into the cold blue waters of Lake Superior. You’d be forgiven for...

Get a deeper understanding of Hawaii's coffee culture with travel tips for each Hawaiian island

The Big Island of Hawaii is so big and has so much to see that it’s hard to pick just one hotel as your home base. Just getting from the Kona side to Hilo takes three hours, one way. So, to truly enjoy a Big Island vacation, you often need to split your trip up between two or even three hotels. To help you find where to stay in near Kona, Hilo, or the Kohala Coast area, I decided to break down my top picks. There are different hotel options in each Big Island area to suit any

Hawaii isn't just an amazing tropical vacation, it can also be a culinary adventure. Over the last two hundred years many different...

Hawaii is more than just a destination, it’s a living, breathing culture with deeply rooted traditions, a unique language, and a spirit...

The perfect romantic Las Vegas vacation requires a little bit of careful planning.

Finding Yellowstone lodging can be challenging, especially on short notice. Most of the hotels, lodges, and campsites inside the National Park are reserved 9 to 12 months in advance or more.   However, there are some hotels and lodges within 30 miles of Yellowstone that sometimes have last-minute cancellations or hold open a few rooms to be released that week.   Over the last 40 years, my late father and I have made an art form out of finding the best last-minute hotels near

The Black Hills of South Dakota has so many great lodging options, it can be hard to know which hotel, cabin or resort is best for your...

Devil’s Tower is only about 90 minutes from Rapid City, making it an easy half-day trip from the Black Hills.  It’s an ancient geological...

Spearfish Canyon is one of the Black Hills' biggest secret gems. I honestly admit I didn’t know it was there until my fifth time visiting...

The Needles Highway offers scenic mountain switchbacks at their best. The Needles Highway has a special place in my heart, not just because of my childhood memories of vacations with my dad behind the wheel. When I was a younger man, mountain driving caused me to lose my nerve. The Needles Highway is where I got it back. It was on those scenic switchbacks, narrow passes, and single-lane tunnels that I got my mountain driving confidence back. It also happens to be right in the

Crazy Horse Monument is a constant work in progress that always looks different with each visit. If you're traveling through the Black...

Yellowstone National Park, renowned for its geothermal wonders and diverse wildlife, is a dream destination for many. However, for...

Red Rock Canyon is an easy day trip to decompress during a Las Vegas vacation. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is just a short...

Yellowstone’s vast and remote landscapes are stunning, but they’re also notorious for poor cell signal and tricky terrain. Whether you’re...

The EC-130 EcoStar helicopter is perfect for Grand Canyon aerial tours from Las Vegas Las Vegas is famous for its neon skyline, luxury...