Trinidad & Tobago

24 members Latest Activity: Nov 12, 2021

One of the Caribbean's more culturally interesting countries, this pair of islands just off the coast of Venezuela is not only the home of calypso…

Washington State

71 members Latest Activity: Oct 15, 2021

Seattle's one of the USA's best cities for visitors, but the lures here are many: apple-growing & wine country, Mount Rainier & the…

Wisconsin

34 members Latest Activity: Oct 4, 2021 Land of the cheeseheads (aka "America's Dairyland") & the Green Bay Packers, it's bucolic rural & urban hip. Highlights: Milwaukee, breweries,…

New Jersey

41 members Latest Activity: Nov 11, 2021 The Sopranos and the turnpike notwithstanding, it's called the Garden State because it really does have some lovely areas, especially down south and…

Minnesota

22 members Latest Activity: Nov 25, 2021 The friendly, Scandinavian-influenced "Land of 10,000 Lakes" is also home to some pretty good urban culture (especially in the Twin Cities,…

Indonesia

74 members Latest Activity: Nov 6, 2021 One of the world's largest countries, this 18,000-island archipelago mixes Muslim & Hindu, & boasts an extraordinary culture & cuisine. Highlights:…

Rhode Island

33 members Latest Activity: Sep 9, 2021

You'd be surprised what the USA's smallest state packs in, including some of New England's best beaches (Narragansett and Block Island); culture,…

Philippines

56 members Latest Activity: Oct 23, 2021

Not a conventional travel destination for most, this 7,000-island Pacific archipelago offers a mix of cultures, eco-tourism, beaches &…

Massachusetts

70 members Latest Activity: Jul 22, 2021

Historic, cosmopolitan Boston's the Big Kahuna in America's most historic state, of course. But don't forget the beachy charms of Cape Cod and the…

Maryland

38 members Latest Activity: Sep 23, 2021 Packing a lot into a small Midatlantic package, it offers urbanity (Baltimore, DC bedroom communities Rockville & Bethesda), beach resorts (Ocean…

Kentucky

23 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2021 A great destination for lovers of Americana (particularly Appalachian), nature (especially caves galore), horses (in Lexington and Lousiville, home…

Media Corner

1444 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2021

Writers, editors, photogs, broadcasters & bloggers share tips, leads, ideas, news, gripes. PR reps/journos ISO press releases/trips, see also…

Iowa

18 members Latest Activity: Nov 23, 2021 This state's moved way beyond cornfields and "American Gothic." Yes, you can visit the Field of Dreams, play golf, ogle foliage and the covered…

Indiana

25 members Latest Activity: Nov 1, 2021 A quintessential rural Midwestern state with urban pockets like Gary and capital Indianapolis, it offers plenty of great outdoors, small towns, Amish…

Illinois

45 members Latest Activity: Aug 4, 2021 Sure, it's home to big, brash Chicago, but there are a lot of lower-key historic and natural charms, too, including sites related to Abe Lincoln and…

Delaware

25 members Latest Activity: Sep 16, 2021 Known to many only during the hour or so it takes to pass through on I-95, this teeny, historic state has lovely country and towns (especially down…

Pennsylvania

70 members Latest Activity: Aug 25, 2021 One of America's most historic states, it ranges from the urban flair (and grit) of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to the bucolic beauties of the…

Connecticut

32 members Latest Activity: Aug 26, 2021 The Nutmeg State's a somewhat underappreciated corner of New England, in our opinion. There's New Haven, home of Yale; genteel towns like Litchfield…

Colorado

64 members Latest Activity: Oct 9, 2021 That Rocky Mountain high is still going strong in places like Denver, Aspen, Vail, Telluride, Boulder, and Colorado Springs. But there's also…

Women's Travel Forum

185 members Latest Activity: Aug 10, 2021

Welcome, ladies! Whether you're hitting the road solo or planning a "girlfriend getaway" with gal pals, here's a look at your special issues,…