I am a multi-award-winning journalist who was USA TODAY's investigative travel editor for 17 years and a founding journalist of Conde Nast Traveler magazine. I publish/edit ShortEscapes.net, an online travel guide based on the Short Escapes book series I developed for Random
Cancel-For-Any-Reason Insurance May Be Unwise For Travelers
Buying cancel-for-any-reason travel insurance may not be a smart purchase.
Best States For Road Trips Are Texas And Minnesota, New Study Says
A new study says the best states for a summer road trip are Texas, Minnesota and New York.
Take A Walk In The Footsteps Of Walt Whitman On Long Island
Long Island's busy town of Huntington may not seem like the place for a peaceful historic walk, but there you can follow the footsteps of poet Walt Whitman.
Cincinnati Cracks Top 3 For Staycations, New Study Says
Orlando and Honolulu are tops for staycations, but who would expect Cincinatti to rank No. 3?
Denver Brewery Brings A Taste Of The Alps To The Rockies
A Colorado brewery aims to bring Germany's great beers to the Rocky Mountain state.