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Gifts to Keep Travelers Cozy and Comfortable
By Nicola Bridges
Staying cozy and comfy in all kinds of climates can make or break the enjoyment of any trip, both on the journey -- no matter the mode of transportation -- and at your destination. Anyone who travels will love to receive these favorites as go-to travel gifts.
Danner Fleece Collection, Wild Rye: First and foremost for ...Read more

Fun-and-Games Gifts for Kid Campers
By Nicola Bridges
If your kids love camping, they'll love getting gifts of games and gadgets for outdoor play and adventurous fun. From kid-play fake campfire s'mores to night-vision and glow-in-the-dark games, here are some favorites for tots to teens, many that are fun for the whole family to enjoy outdoors.
What's Next? A Life-size ...Read more

Stocking Stuffers for Frequent Travelers
By Nicola Bridges
Speaking as someone who is constantly on the go, with bags packed and ready to leave at a moment's notice, I know for sure that it's the little things that make traveling easier, safer, more efficient and fun. It's why I love getting stocking stuffers that elevate my time on the road, whether globetrotting or going ...Read more

Great Gifts for Literary Travelers
By Nicola Bridges
Devouring travel books takes me to places I've never been and might not get to. I love any kind of travel literature, from memoirs and destination must-sees to books about photography and art-centric coffee-table books. I love the look of gloriously visual global books beckoning a lazy perusal.
Here are some of my ...Read more

So Much Fun to Have in SoHo
By Victor Block
Only in New York City would a neighborhood be known as SoHo, meaning south of Houston Street. Only in New York City would Houston be pronounced "how-stun." These eccentricities fade, however, in light of this Lower Manhattan district's colorful history, architectural splendor, superb shopping and dining opportunities, ...Read more

Find Out When You Get There: A One-Day Surprise Road Trip
By Fyllis Hockman
"So where are we going," I asked my husband. "You'll see," he slyly replied.
So began our surprise road trip adventure, sponsored by Guess Where Trips' Tiny Towns Tours. Heading out from Washington, D.C., I giddily prepared for a day of -- well, I had no idea. What I did know was that there were five envelopes. The "...Read more