With San Diego’s recent Blue Line Trolley extension, you can now ride all the way from the U.S.-Mexico border to La Jolla in the north. And with the expansion comes all sorts of new adventures, including sight-seeing, shopping and, of course, taco tasting—a favorite local pastime. It’s a natural San Diego’s proximity to Mexico, plus …
Visit Sedona’s Secret 7 Vistas
Some secrets are just too good to keep to yourself. That’s why the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau launched Sedona’s Secret 7, an innovative approach that reveals lesser-known trails and locations throughout Red Rock Country. Seven locations within seven categories – hiking, biking, vistas, picnics, stargazing, arts and culture and spiritual – offer …
2 Secret Ways to Avoid Long Lines at Yellowstone
So, you’ve been hearing about long lines to get into Yellowstone National Park. We’ve got you covered with these two secret ways to enter. It’s simple. Enter via the East Gate or through the Northeast Gate. The National Park Service has reported that fewer travelers pass through these gates than those to the north, west …
It’s Not Too Early to Make Plans for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas
The 2022 Super Bowl is right around the corner, but we already know where we’ll be for Super Bowl LVIII. On February 11, 2024, the Super Bowl will take place at the recently opened Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, marking the first time Las Vegas and the state of Nevada will welcome the Super Bowl. …
Bucket List: Win a Walk-On Role in Pageant of the Masters
The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters is adding a twist to Giving Tuesday this year with the opportunity to win the role of a lifetime! Starting on Giving Tuesday, November 30th and running through December 7th, we invite you to donate $50 or more to be entered into a drawing for a …
The Most Insta-Worthy Castles in the World
The highly-anticipated ITV survival reality series – “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” – has been stirring up discussions on the net as fans eagerly await the show’s return this month. Following the massive hype surrounding the reality series and the ongoing refurbishment of the historic Gwrych Castle for the series, Stokemont.com was intrigued …
Take a Day to Circle the ‘Sea’
By Kathy Strong I first remember hearing of the Salton Sea in the early 1960s when ads ran on Los Angeles television stations extolling the virtues of owning a vacation home on the “sea.” It sounded exotic and exciting. Many years later, I had the opportunity to interview the late Marian (Marsh) Henderson, a former …
Discover Japan’s Hotspot for Gastro Travelers
Setouchi, Japan’s hidden secret, offers so much more than its natural beauty. Beyond its colorful deep gorges, brilliant forests, sparkling blue waters, traditional cultural practices and thriving world-class art scene, it also happens to be one of the country’s most delicious regions. And it’s no wonder. It gently kisses the Seto Inland Sea full of …
Social Distancing Comes Naturally in Montana’s Big Sky
Big Sky is all about being outside, having fun while social distancing in the great outdoors. That includes everything from rivers, lakes, waterfalls and mountains to vast alpine meadows. As you drive through Gallatin Canyon, you’ll pass panoramas of high alpine meadows before cruising alongside the Gallatin River and you’ll soon realize that Big Sky …
PALM SPRINGS – A MODERNISTA’S DREAM COME TRUE
Be There or Be Square! Modernism Week 2022 Promises to Be Spectacular Story & photos by Barbara Beckley With more mid-century architecture than anywhere else on earth, Palm Springs is mid-mod heaven anytime. But in February Modernism Week puts it over the top, providing private entry into this desert hot spot’s exclusive Modernism lifestyle. No …
Explore the 7 Secret Beaches of Sydney
SHHH—don’t tell. Hidden within beautiful Sydney Harbour, tucked away in national parks and along Sydney’s celebrated coastline are more than a half dozen “secret” beaches that are blessed with amazing views, soft sands and the alluring promise of privacy and seclusion. Little Congwong Beach, La Perouse The short, paved walk from the better-known Congwong …
8 Off-the-Beaten Path Adventures for Fall Colors
Cool weather, brightly colored foliage and destinations largely free from crowds make fall the perfect time to explore. Here are eight vacation ideas for the months ahead, ranging from the mountains of Montana to the Natchez Trace and even the Galapagos Islands. 1. Pacific Coast Cycling: The Pacific Coast Route is one of America’s premier …