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U.S. Hotel Rates Up and Rising

U.S. hotel rates are up significantly from 2022 and this is probably no surprise. Boston remains the most expensive city in the U.S. for accommodation, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org.  The U.S. hotel rates survey compared hotel rates across 50 destinations based on prices during the month of October 2023 – the month when […]

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Where to Go in Mexico? The Intriguing Treasures of Guanajuato

Where to go in Mexico? This is an oft-ask question these days as Mexico is the most popular international travel destination for American travelers. By some of the latest figures, the country receives some 39.3 million tourists a year – a third of the from the U.S. To that end, for those wondering where to go […]

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Hunting for Ghosts this Halloween? Places to Go Where

Hunting for ghosts is a great American pastime no matter what the season, but during Halloween the ghosts are easy to find. The ghosts of Halloween can range from ill-fitting sheets with holes for eyes draped around a child bearing bags of scary sweets. Or they can be strange monsters that pop out of corners […]

Self-drive tours in the USA

Self-Drive Tours in the USA: Four Seasons Experience in Napa Valley 

Self-drive tours in the USA can now be an ultra-luxury experience for car aficionados and culinary enthusiasts alike this fall in one of North America’s food and wine capitals. During a week-long driving journey through Napa Valley self-drive tours in the USA take on a whole different dimention with the Four Seasons Drive Experience through Napa Valley itinerary from October 29 to […]

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Solo Holidays: Nix the Single Supplement

Solo holidays are often mar by that hefy single supplement one is forces to pay that can as much as 25% adds to the base cost of a trip. Boston-base Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.) offers tours that appeal to small group and solo-friendly travelers, usually age ages 50+ and top create a more cost-friendly trip, has done away with […]

What to do in Peru

What to Do in Peru?

What to do in Peru is not the question. It is how to choose what to do and then how best to enjoy it. While anyone who visits this rich Andean destination will likely go to Machu Picchu and Cusco there are other unusual spots to discover and experiences to have.  For the record, here […]

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Nayarit Travel: Mexico’s Next “It” Destination on the Pacific

Nayarit Travel may not replace Cancun or Los Cabos, but it is on a trajectory to become the next “it” destination in Mexico with a robust Pacific coast line and a phalanx of luxury properties bringing in throngs of discerning visitors.  The small Mexican state, about the size of Maryland at 10,600 square miles, is steadily growing into […]

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Train Tours Get a Promo Boost with Los Angeles Union Station Train Festival

Train tours are not just a trip mode, they are a passion for those who grew up with elaborate train sets and for others who choose to skip the plane and see the country at eye level. So for those who have a soft spot for all things rail, Los Angeles has some compelling activities in […]