Country Inn & Suites launches complete new design

Country Inn & Suites launches complete new design

Country Inn & Suites is no longer the “rocking chair on the front porch” brand that you’ve known since 1989. With the ribbon cutting of the newest Country Inn & Suites in Springfield, Illinois, the brand has made a significant leap into the future with a...
FlyBorgata lets you travel like a rockstar

FlyBorgata lets you travel like a rockstar

When I first heard about the FlyBorgata program, I almost dismissed it as something only the rich and famous would do. Glad I decided to look into it a bit more. It may be the closest you’ll ever come to getting treated like royalty, without having to endure a...
Great Gardens Grow in Rockford

Great Gardens Grow in Rockford

When we planned our last trip to Rockford, Illinois, we were pleased to find some amazing gardens available to visitors. While very different from each other, they were all fabulous in their own right. Join us for a quick photo trip to four of Rockford’s best. La...
The etiquette of taking photos of real people

The etiquette of taking photos of real people

(Guest post by Andrea Hulme) People in exotic locations can be very photogenic. They are real people, though, going about their day. Taking their photo can be embarrassing for both the photographer and the subject. How can you capture great photos of real people...
3 Road Trip Taboos That Aren’t True

3 Road Trip Taboos That Aren’t True

(Guest post by Danny Thomson) When travelling, particularly if it’s to a foreign destination, it is always smart to do some research before leaving to find out what is considered taboo in the country you will be visiting. While some mistakes might be laughed at,...
Cranberry Township, PA – the center of the universe?

Cranberry Township, PA – the center of the universe?

I’ve been spending a lot of time in Cranberry, PA recently and I began to wonder why? Turns out, Cranberry is in the middle of everything and everywhere I’ve been exploring recently. Chances are you’ve been through here many times and never knew it. If that’s the...