Banff National Park

Turquoise Lakes and Snowcapped peaks   Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 4 Days Must See: Icefields Parkway, Emerald Lake, Canoeing, Camping Time of the Year to Visit: Spring, Summer, Fall (we visited in August) Audience: Everyone (short trails, some drivable highlights)     About Banff Banff is known for […]

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Prague, Czech Republic

The Golden City of Architecture   Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $ Time to Hit the Highlights: 5 days Must See: Prague Castle, Strahov Monastery, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square Time of the Year to Visit: Any Season! We went in winter and it was wonderful. Plus, there’s less tourists! Audience: Everyone   About Prague […]

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Paris, France

The City of Lights, Romance, and History   Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 6 Days Must See: Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Musee D’Orsay, Jardin de Tuileries, and Versailles Time of the Year to Visit: Anytime – it is always beautiful in Paris Audience: Everyone   About the City of Lights Ahh Paris! The […]

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Acadia National Park

Breathtaking views and local fun Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 3 Days Must See: Cadillac Mountain, lunch at Jordan Pond House, anyplace you can take in the shore and cliff views Time of the Year to Visit: Fall (we visited in mid-September) Audience: Everyone (variety of trails, beautiful views)     About Acadia People have been […]

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Vieques, Puerto Rico

The United States’ untapped paradise.   Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 4 Days Must See:  Pata Pieta (Secret Beach), Bio Bay Night Kayaking, Snorkeling at Mosquito Pier and the Sugar Mill Ruins Time of the Year to Visit: Spring/Fall (high season – Winter) Audience: Everyone     About the Island of Vieques Vieques is a […]

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