Train travel hearkens back to a romantic bygone era. While there are certainly faster ways to get from one place to another, riding the rails really delivers on showcasing the natural beauty of a destination. In lieu of flying from major city to major city, trains can show travelers how urban and rural areas fit together to form a country. Part of your perfect vacation could be devoting some time to just staring out the window and daydreaming. Here are few of our favorite tra

You have overpacked...again. You read up on packing lists and capsule wardrobes and thought you had it all figured out, but no, you still brought way too many unnecessary things. How can you get out of this vicious cycle? Make a packing list while you are still on your trip! I know, I know, you are on vacation, you should not have to do any work. But trust me, it saves you so much time and energy the next time that it is worth it. Write it on paper, your phone, your compu

As a travel advisor I get asked "Where should I travel next?" all the time. My response is "Why do you want to travel?" Gone are the days of bus tours where a tourist simply snapped a picture of a historic monument and checked it off their list of things to see. To just "see" a place is no longer acceptable and does not count as traveling. With technology today you can "see" a place sitting on your sofa. Traveling involves experiencing a place to its fullest. But how do

Each year my dad and I take a father - daughter scuba diving trip. We live 1,000 miles apart and only get to see each other during family get togethers and then my sisters, mom, nieces, nephews, neighbors; you name it, are all there as well. Our special trip allows us to bond for a week, just the two of us, and enjoy our hobby of scuba diving. Being on a dive boat and staying at a resort with other like minded adults we are always discussing other places to dive. During t