Pearl Harbor is one piece of history I think everyone should explore. It’s an opportunity to learn about the final straw that brought America into World War II. The historic area includes exhibits and first-hand accounts about the attack, a short film about the “Day which will live in infamy,” and the opportunity to visit…
Our family has traveled numerous times to St. George in southern Utah. Popular day trips during out weekend trips include Snow Canyon State Park and Zion National Park. Some friends introduced us to Valley of Fire State Park, so we ventured into Nevada to explore what the park had to offer. Here’s your guide to…
The Liberty Bell is an international symbol of freedom. So when I had the chance to visit Philadelphia earlier this year, I made it a point to stop by the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park. The opportunity to see and learn about the Liberty Bell made me wish my kids could’ve come…
My wife and I planned the perfect summer vacation for two. We wanted to celebrate our second wedding anniversary with an international trip. Since my wife had never been out of the country, we got her passport and booked a trip to Cancun, Mexico. We used our Marriott Rewards points to book three nights at…
I’ve spent my share of long hours waiting in an airport for a flight. Sometimes it was because of a scheduled airport layover. Other times it was because a flight got switched on me for one reason or another. Either way, I’ve had to get creative in finding ways to help me – and sometimes…
The famous ride of Paul Revere may have begun in Boston, but the events of April 19, 1775, beginning with two lanterns in the steeple of the Old North Church spread west toward Lexington and Concord. Minute Man National Historical Park captures the history of the day’s events. Here’s a rundown of what Minute Man…
Walt Disney World is massive. There are four theme parks, two water parks, shopping and countless hotels. With so many options, it’s hard to know what to visit. Here are the best rides among the four theme parks – according to a nine-year-old boy who loved exploring everything inside Walt Disney World. Experience Walt Disney…
Bryce Canyon National Park is a popular stop along Scenic Byway 12 in Utah. But down the road is another hidden gem worth checking out. Escalante Petrified Forest State Park offers camping, boating, fishing and hiking. And if you’re there in July, it also offers the typical afternoon thunderstorm. But that didn’t stop us from…
The number of monuments, memorials and museums in Washington DC, is astounding. It can also be overwhelming as you try to decide on the places you want to visit. We took my son on a trip to the nation’s capital earlier this year, and he listed off the five memorials he felt everyone should see…
The Eiffel Tower is one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. A visit to France is incomplete without at least seeing the Eiffel Tower. But if you want a great view of Paris, you’ll want to head up the tower and see the city. Despite the copy-cat Eiffel Towers that spot the globe, like the…
