Tag: Autumn
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The Best Clearwater Beach Hotels for Families, From Budget Stays to Beachfront Luxury Resorts
Clearwater Beach is one of my family’s favorite Florida getaways, thanks to its sugar-white sand, calm Gulf waters and unforgettable sunsets. After exploring the area’s family attractions, restaurants and beaches, we found hotels that make traveling with kids easier, whether you’re looking for spacious suites, beachfront pools or budget-friendly value. Highlights: Let us inspire your…
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Self-Guided Cycling in Southern Italy: My 9-Day Puglia E-Bike Adventure
Italy has always been one of my favorite countries, but I had never experienced it quite like this. My husband and I spent nine days exploring Puglia by bike, pedaling through olive groves, discovering charming villages and stopping for plenty of pizza and pastries along the way. It might just be my new favorite way…
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Grand Rapids Girlfriend Getaway: How to Choose Between Downtown’s Top 2 Luxury Hotels
Two standout luxury hotels in downtown Grand Rapids share an ownership group yet offer distinctly different experiences for a girlfriends’ getaway. The historic Amway Grand Plaza is lively and packed with amenities while the JW Marriott Grand Rapids is sleek, intimate and modern. Highlights Editor’s note: The writer was hosted. Newsletter: Let us inspire your…
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A First-Timer’s Guide to NASCAR: 11 Essential Race Day Tips
Attending your first NASCAR race is an experience unlike any other in sports. From the thunderous roar of 40 high-powered engines to the smell of burning rubber and the electric atmosphere in the grandstands, NASCAR live is a full-sensory event. These tips from a NASCAR veteran will help you navigate your first race weekend, whether…
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A Local’s Guide to Sleepy Hollow: The Ultimate Halloween Destination or Over-Hyped Nightmare?
As the Hudson Valley’s #1 cheerleader, I’ve lived my entire life within a stone’s throw of the river that flows from the Adirondacks to New York City. And fall’s my favorite season. The days are warm, nights are sweater-cozy and the hillsides flanking the river are a crazy quilt of oranges, reds and yellows. Plus,…
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The Monarch San Antonio Review: A Design-Forward Retreat by the River Walk
The Monarch San Antonio, a part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, hits all the right notes for a luxury stay in this charming Texas city. It leans into design that honors its namesake, the butterfly that stops in San Antonio during its annual migration, and its location in the heart of downtown gives it…
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Surviving Halloween Horror Nights 35: Universal’s Scariest Year Yet and How to Handle It
When the sun goes down and screams echo across Universal Studios Florida, Halloween Horror Nights 35 delivers pure adrenaline. Stepping into the manmade fog might sound daunting, but taking on the park turns out to be the ultimate way to face fear and experience every terrifying detail firsthand. HHN 35 Highlights Editor’s note: This is…
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Where to Find Snow in the South from North Carolina to Texas
You don’t need to fly to Colorado to catch winter magic. You’ll find everything from machine-made snow slopes in Alabama to ice flumes in Florida and peak trails in North Carolina. All you need to do is pack your warmest layers and head south. What You’ll Learn: Does it Snow in North Carolina? North Carolina…
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From Dolly Parton’s New Hotel to Smoky Mountain Foliage: The Best Places to Visit in Tennessee
Planning a fall getaway to Tennessee offers an unforgettable blend of vibrant autumn foliage, world-class music and seasonal craft beverage festivals. From Dolly Parton’s hometown roots in East Tennessee to the historic whiskey distilleries and lively music halls of Nashville and Memphis, autumn transforms the Volunteer State into a prime road-trip destination. This guide highlights…