Rehoboth Beach for a great family beach getaway

Rehoboth Beach for a great family beach getaway

One of the best ways to cope with the winter vortex is to pull out photos of last year’s summer getaways and to start planning for another one this year. I just pulled out some from a getaway weekend to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and wanted to share some of the places...
Kelley’s Island – the secret is out

Kelley’s Island – the secret is out

Now’s the time to make your plans for a summer getaway to Kelley’s Island, Ohio.  Largest of the American islands in Lake Erie, this destination is about to get even more popular. Nominated as one of the 15 finalists in the Budget Travel “2014 Coolest Small Towns”...
Enjoy Sun Moon Lake by land, bike, boat or from the air

Enjoy Sun Moon Lake by land, bike, boat or from the air

Sun Moon Lake has been drawing tourists since 1999, when it was reconstructed into a National Scenic Area after a major earthquake. It is now a 9,000 hectare vacation mecca for Taiwanese and international tourists alike. The largest alpine mountain lake in all of...
Hualien is the gateway to eastern shore attractions

Hualien is the gateway to eastern shore attractions

Cisingtan Scenic Bike Trail Midway down the eastern shoreline of Taiwan is the city of Hualien.  It’s just a short, under-an-hour flight from Taipei and you’ll find yourself next to lush green hills that parallel the seashore. This makes a perfect setting for the...
Take in the sights and tastes of Taiwan’s north coast

Take in the sights and tastes of Taiwan’s north coast

YEHLIU GEOLOGICAL PARK Far up on the northeastern tip of Taiwan sits a fragile peninsula dotted with geological formations unique throughout the world. Mushroom-shaped rocks sit perched on pedestals looking like they have been set on display in an outdoor museum. But,...