Elevated Airport Stay at Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel
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Elevated Airport Stay at Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel

Discover why the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel is far more than a place to crash before an early flight. With runway views, an executive lounge, and a fitness center overlooking the terminal, this in-terminal stay turns an airport layover into a luxe experience. Continue reading

A Swanky Suite Stay at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas
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A Swanky Suite Stay at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas

For two nights in Las Vegas, I called one of the newly renovated King Suites at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas – room 26133 – home while attending a luxury travel conference. From the moment I checked in the customer service was impeccable, the kind where staff genuinely seem delighted to welcome you. It’s the … Continue reading

Hiking Angler Mountain Trail Through Golden Aspens in Silverthorne, Colorado
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Hiking Angler Mountain Trail Through Golden Aspens in Silverthorne, Colorado

About five minutes north of downtown Silverthorne, Angler Mountain Trail is one of Summit County’s best fall hikes. It’s a moderate trek with a steep start, but the reward is worth every step as you soak in panoramic mountain views and golden aspen groves that glow in late September. Trail Details Distance: 2.5 miles one … Continue reading

Fall Road Trip: 6 Lesser-Known National Park Service Sites in Ohio and Pennsylvania
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Fall Road Trip: 6 Lesser-Known National Park Service Sites in Ohio and Pennsylvania

September is the perfect season for a history-filled fall road trip. Starting and ending in Detroit, my friend Lisa and I spent 2.5 days driving through four states – Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania – connecting six fascinating but lesser-known National Park Service sites. From the stories of First Ladies to aviation history, this … Continue reading

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument: Honoring a Trailblazer in American History
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Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument: Honoring a Trailblazer in American History

On a fall road trip with my friend Lisa through Pennsylvania and Ohio to visit lesser known National Park Service sites, we made a quick but meaningful stop at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Wilberforce. It’s just 30 minutes southeast of Dayton. Even though we arrived after the visitor center had closed, we … Continue reading

Exploring Hopewell Culture National Historical Park: Ancient Mounds in Southern Ohio
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Exploring Hopewell Culture National Historical Park: Ancient Mounds in Southern Ohio

Visiting Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in southern Ohio feels like stepping back 2,000 years. The monumental mounds and geometric earthworks preserved here are unlike anything else on earth. This remarkable place was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023. Located near Chillicothe, Hopewell Culture preserves six ancient ceremonial sites. Nowhere else in … Continue reading

Fort Necessity National Battlefield: Where George Washington Faced His Only Surrender
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Fort Necessity National Battlefield: Where George Washington Faced His Only Surrender

Tucked into the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania, Fort Necessity National Battlefield in Farmington is where history took a dramatic turn. In the summer of 1754, 22-year-old George Washington faced his first major military test. The clash here marked the beginning of the French and Indian War, and this battlefield became the only site where … Continue reading

Friendship Hill National Historic Site: History and Solitude in Western Pennsylvania
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Friendship Hill National Historic Site: History and Solitude in Western Pennsylvania

On a late-afternoon stop during a road trip with my friend Lisa, we pulled into Friendship Hill National Historic Site near Point Marion, Pennsylvania. It was the country estate of Albert Gallatin, who was Secretary of the Treasury during Jefferson and Madison presidencies. After a quick tour of the historic home at Friendship Hill, we … Continue reading