Callaway Resort & Gardens: A Four-Season Escape in the Georgia Foothills

by Melissa Teutsch on September 29, 2025

Tucked among the pine forests of western Georgia, just an hour southwest of the Atlanta airport, lies Callaway Resort & Gardens—a 2,500-acre woodland retreat.  Founded in 1952 by Cason and Virginia Callaway as a place...

Colorful umbrellas hang above Rue du Petit-Champlain with Château Frontenac rising in the background.

Escape to Québec City, Canada: Time Travel with a Twist

by Sharon Kurtz on September 24, 2025

Sometimes, the best adventures don't require crossing an ocean.  My husband and I hopped a four-hour nonstop flight from DFW, and suddenly we were in Québec City—worlds away yet surprisingly close. Perched on the St....

End-of-Summer Escape at Horseshoe Bay Resort

by Marika Flatt and Madi Hise on September 5, 2025

Just an hour and a half from the Round Rock area, Horseshoe Bay Resort is the perfect end-of-summer/fall retreat.  Nestled on the shores of the constant-level Lake LBJ, this Hill Country haven offers an easy...

TX Away: Escape the Bustling City to Discover Austin’s Scenic Sweet Retreat

by Leean Vargas on August 23, 2025

Looking for a travel destination that offers relaxation and Hill Country views, but still has access to downtown Austin? Try Hotel Viata where you can enjoy a unique blend of laid-back luxury and the city’s...

Sunset over Pacific Ocean

Romance, Relaxation, and Rediscovery: A Blissful Escape to Villa Premiere in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

by Matthew Teutsch on July 30, 2025

Romance, gastronomy, and relaxation await in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, at the adults-only Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway.  For the past 18 years, the Villa Premiere has earned the prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating...

An Urban Escape: 24 hrs in Downtown San Diego (California Series Part 2)

by Brooke Flores on July 25, 2025

This series is all about showcasing the incredible range of experiences California offers — from the serene natural beauty of Yosemite to the vibrant energy of downtown San Diego.  While the Golden State is often...

Newberg: The Oregon Escape That Nails Several of 2025’s Top Travel Trends

by Marika Flatt on July 3, 2025

In a recent New York Times article, they noted eight new travel trends.  After flying (nonstop via Alaska Air) from Austin to Portland, I discovered that the rural areas of Newberg and Hood River (the...

A small electric boat with people onboard cruises on Lake Washington in front of Bellevue, WA's modern skyline under a partly cloudy sky.

Coolcation, Anyone? Why Bellevue, Washington, Should Be Your Next Summer Escape

by Melissa Teutsch on June 16, 2025

With triple digits already creeping in for many of us this summer, it’s officially time to embrace the coolest travel trend out there — coolcations.  There’s no better place to cool off than Bellevue, Washington....

Camp Landa: The Great American Getaway For Year-Long Adventures

by Martin Ramierz on April 22, 2025

Do you remember the good ol’ days? A youthful time of outdoor play, when there wasn’t a screen in every palm, and no matter what the temperature was, days and nights were spent outside with...