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Must-Know Travel Trends of 2024

Nov 22, 2023 10:59AM ● By Victor Block

Domestic leisure travel is likely to return to pre-pandemic levels next year. Stay informed about emerging travel trends, including microcations and volunteer tourism.

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Explore Native American culture at these must-visit sites

Oct 30, 2023 02:07PM ● By Victor Block

Spread across the nation, these sanctuaries allow visitors to delve into the rich customs and cultures of indigenous peoples and to recapture colorful chapters of America’s past.

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Explore Scotland's cities, castles and charm

Sep 29, 2023 09:56PM ● By Victor Block

Craggy mountains, rolling farmlands, still lakes, magnificent castles and charming towns—Scotland has it all.

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11 unexpected destinations with the most beautiful fall colors

Aug 21, 2023 02:08PM ● By Victor Block

The northern U.S. has great places to view Mother Nature’s technicolor hues, but those in the know realize that her paintbrush is also busy in some unexpected places.

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See America's Stonehenge and other earthen marvels

Jul 28, 2023 02:27PM ● By Victor Block

If you think archaeology is a dull subject, these U.S. destinations are sure to change your mind

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Toronto and Niagara: a perfect pair

Jun 19, 2023 02:40PM ● By John Liburdi

A valid passport is your ticket to visit two fabulous places for the price of one

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Learning adventures across the globe

May 30, 2023 02:19PM ● By Leanne Goebel

Experience the world with Road Scholar's enriching trips for seniors

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7 hacks for fun, stress-free road travel with grandkids

May 30, 2023 12:52PM ● By Kimberly Blaker

And 15 grandkid-friendly travel destinations that aren’t the aquarium or the zoo

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5 experiential adventures in Mesa Verde Country

May 30, 2023 12:34PM

Mesa Verde Country in Southwest Colorado has a number of hands-on experiences for travelers to enjoy this vacation season.

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Ford Mustang: America's first practical "sports" car

May 30, 2023 10:39AM ● By Randal C. Hill

The debut of the Ford Mustang, named after the famed World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane, took place at the New York World’s Fair on April 17, 1964.

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The joys of chugging along

May 23, 2023 11:21AM ● By Rhonda Wray

I recently had the delightful privilege of traversing this breathtaking state of ours by train, from Denver to Grand Junction.

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Lee County, Florida leaves a lasting impression

Apr 26, 2023 12:25PM ● By Victor Block

Compared to the glitz and glitter of Miami, I found Lee County to be a lesser-known, but no less inviting, jewel of the Sunshine State

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Travel back in time in Winchester, Virginia

Apr 04, 2023 01:46PM ● By Victor Block

Winchester, Virginia is no artificial attraction. It was a real place where important chapters of American history were written and remain

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4 reasons to fall in love with Provence, France

Feb 27, 2023 11:59AM ● By Victor Block

Some places are more than a destination and topping that list is Provence, France.

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Travel: Historical civil rights sites

Jan 27, 2023 11:06AM ● By Victor Block

Travelers can relive history at sites recounting pages from the fight for freedom and equality.

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