History buffs and those interested in America’s Civil War must travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the site of the most unforgettable and important military conflict of the war and President Abraham Lincoln’s most famous speech, “The Gettysburg Address.” Gettysburg National Military Park is mentioned in the book, “1,000 Places to See Before You Die in the USA and Canada.”

Said to be the best place to gamble in the South, Biloxi, Mississippi is also one of the best places to splash in the Gulf of Mexico’s crystal-clear waters. The 62 non-stop miles of shoreline have lured back thousands of visitors. Biloxi is a perfect beach getaway from late spring to late fall.

 

 

 

VISITMICHIGANONLINE.COM: Eating your way ‘round the world in Ann Arbor
Located just 42 miles from Detroit, upscale Ann Arbor, Michigan refutes the small town stereotype. With a population of about 114,000, its sophistication comes as a surprise, and may be explained by being the home of the University of Michigan. It overflows with fine art museums and galleries, unique shopping and an outstanding culinary scene. For example, there are almost 300 restaurants, many headed by award-winning chefs, and the number of excellent ethnic restaurants boggles the mind.
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CUISINE NOIR MAGAZINE. AUGUST 2017: Girl Trip to Golden Tuscany
Travel can be exhausting. So why not take a vacation while on vacation? After a hectic week in Rome, my sister Valerie and I decided to “chil-lax” at the Adler Thermae, a renowned spa resort whose pools are fed by thermal waters from the small town of Bagno Vignoni in the heart of Tuscany. Tuscany, one of Italy’s most popular regions, welcomes millions of visitors every year to cities such as Florence and Pisa.

 

 

 

 

 

AMERICAN ROADS & GLOBAL HIGHWAYS. SPRING 2014: Louisiana’s Family-Friendly Mardi Gras
Would I ever take my kids to Mardi Gras in New Orleans? No way! Not with women flashing boobs at every turn, and drunken revelers stumbling along the streets. But the time before Lent is important, and celebrated throughout the Christian world. It may be called Mardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday), Carnevale or Carnival, but it represents the merriment that overflows the weeks before the somber 40 days of sacrifice and prayer of the Lenten season. So it was reassuring to discover Lake Charles, Louisiana, a city where families can enjoy the festive celebration with music, food, spangled costumes, parades and more.
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CUISINE NOIR MAGAZINE. July 2013: Food and Water in Eastern Wisconsin

We who live on the coasts of America rarely think of a beach vacation in the Midwest. But wonderful lakes abound in the Heartland and each one is special.

I flew into Milwaukee before being whisked off for a short hour drive to the village of Elkhart Lake to my accommodations at the Osthoff Resort. This sprawling AAA Four-Diamond Resort overlooks lovely Elkhart Lake. My room in the all-suite hotel included a full kitchen and dining area. The living room featured a gas fireplace which, I’m sure, comes in handy during Wisconsin’s frigid winters. A balcony stretched across the living room and bedroom and faced the lake.

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GO NOMAD: Albany, Georgia is Naturally F-F-Fun
When a city’s trademark is a turtle, it’s a sure sign that the natural world matters. I became aware of Albany’s love of nature when I noticed the cement in center city giving way to parkland.
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