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Destination information and planning tips for day trips, weekend get aways, or even the three week vacation of a lifetime.

Columbus, Ohio

Finding a hidden gem in the Buckeye State’s capital.

Italy: Things Get Hot on the Amalfi Coast

Romance in Sorrento.

Italy: Palermo, Sicily

Glorious and gritty; relaxed and frantic. Palermo is an extraordinary city of stark contrasts.

Roma Video

A short video of our time in Rome.

Italy: The Culinary Bounty of Florence

From tripe carts to fine dining, a great meal in Florence is never far.

Laundry and Longing in the City of Water

Lasting memories along the canals of Venice.

Weekend Getaway on America’s North Coast

Need one last dose of summer? Hit the beach towns of St. Joe and Benton Harbor.

Italy: Getting to Venice

A day of travel and arrival in the “City of Water”.

Isla Mujeres: Sampling Life in Mexico’s Slow Lane.

Part 2 of our guide to a more authentic Mexican vacation.

Escaping La Zona Touristica

Part 1: Planning an authentic, non-resort vacation.

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