ROVA magazine • September 1, 2020

ROVA Magazine: Savoring the Small-Town Life

A summer trip to a tight-knot community outside of Des Moines, Iowa, was just the break I needed after years exploring urban destinations. I discovered that there's much more to this way of life than meets the eye.

Hilton Caribbean | Blog • April 30, 2020

Planning the Ultimate Spring Break in the Dominican Republic

Blessed with 800 miles of coastline fringed with dazzling beaches, this country is brimming with dreamy spots for a post-winter tropical escape.

Planet 9 Private Air | Blog • August 7, 2020

Need to Get Away? Here are 5 Unique Socially Distant Vacation Ideas

With careful planning and precautions, you can escape to far-off corners of the world for a socially distant vacation in style.

CruiseCredit.com • July 2, 2020

Top Cruise Destinations for 2021

If you were issued a “Future Cruise Certificate” after your 2020 sailing was canceled, you’re probably especially eager to see how you can make the best use of your credit next year.

CruiseCredit.com • June 23, 2020

What is Onboard Credit? 5 Things You Should Know

When you’re new to cruising, it can seem like booking a sailing comes with its own secret language.

GayTravel.com • August 14, 2019

The Perfect 5-Day Gay-Friendly Road Trip in Puerto Rico

Between its pristine beaches, its LGBT-friendly nightlife options, and its awe-inspiring natural assets, this U.S. territory never fails to impress even the most well traveled gay adventurer.

1906 Lodge | San Diego • March 12, 2020

Spring in San Diego: Top 5 Coronado Events in April and May

In spring, you’ll find a bevy of delights, from hillsides draped in greenery to the captivating aromas of wild sidewalk blooms

1906 Lodge | San Diego • February 24, 2020

How to Have the Perfect Honeymoon in San Diego

First-timers to America’s Finest City might find themselves a bit intimidated — after all, this is California’s second largest city, home to more than 100 neighborhoods spread over 372 square miles.

BeachDeals.com • September 4, 2018

Why Fall is Hands-down the Best Season to Take Your Dream Beach Vacation

If there’s one season that doesn’t get enough attention from beachgoers, it’s fall — roughly September through November.

VegNews Magazine • July 1, 2019

VegEscape: 48 Hours in Toronto

Head to this celebrated city just north of the border for a vegan smorgasbord that will take your tastebuds on a seriously unforgettable journey.

VegNews Magazine • April 1, 2019

VegEscape: 48 Hours in New Orleans

Plant-based living is catching on big-time in New Orleans. Come for the Creole, Southern, and international vegan food scene, and stay for the culture and local hospitality.

GayTravel.com • June 28, 2019

Toto Tours Cancels Ethiopia Trip After Public Condemnation by Ethiopian Religious Groups

On Wednesday, Dan Ware, president of Chicago-based Toto Tours, announced that the 16-day “Abyssinia, Treasures of Ethiopia” tour had been cancelled following a major backlash.

GayTravel.com • June 13, 2019

Toto Tours President Undeterred Despite Protests of Gay-Friendly Ethiopian Tour

Everything changed for Chicago-based Toto Tours when a social media post promoting an upcoming tour of Ethiopian religious and cultural sites fell into the hands of an Ethiopian blogger.

GayTravel.com • March 20, 2019

When Is the Best Time to Book My Flights for 2019?

Is there really a hard-and-fast rule for booking during certain months or even days of the week to save top dollar?

GayTravel.com • February 27, 2019

Yes, You Can Rent the Gorgeous Airbnb Hosted by Gay Couple Brent & Leroy of Hit Show ‘Instant Hotel’

The undeniable stars of this Netflix show are same-sex couple and so-called “fussy” contestants Brent and Leroy, who make a name for themselves with their impossibly high standards.

GayTravel.com • March 7, 2019

Award-Winning Queer Chef and “Top Chef” Star Karen Akunowicz Opens New Restaurant in Boston

Karen Akunowicz, award-winning queer chef and former star of Bravo’s “Top Chef” has just debuted Fox & the Knife, a new Italian bistro located in South Boston.

BeachDeals.com • November 12, 2018

Spend Your 2019 Vacation in One of These Upscale Caribbean Villas

As tempting as all-inclusive resorts may be, consider something even more indulgent for your beach vacation: a well-located villa in Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, St. Lucia or Aruba, for example.

BeachDeals.com • October 22, 2018

4 Cheap Caribbean Vacations to Take in 2019

The only thing more stressful than forgoing vacation is taking one you can’t afford. No one wants to feel money-related guilt pangs while sipping piña coladas poolside.

BeachDeals.com • October 15, 2018

Beach Hopping in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

In Puerto Plata, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, you’re never too far from a string of golden-sand beaches, some connected by a meandering oceanfront promenade.

BeachDeals.com • October 8, 2018

Tampa Guide: What to Do, See and Eat

From its humble beginnings as a 19th-century frontier outpost through its eventual cigar industry boom, the Tampa Bay area has transformed into a sophisticated destination.