Tourist Attractions

The lighthouse on Alcatraz Island is more than 150 years old and stands among the ruins of Alcatraz prison. The island, where the lighthouse stands, is located three miles east of the Golden Gate...

If you're planning to spend a week relaxing in Cozumel or are just stopping off for the day during your cruise, you'll find there is no shortage of activities on this island, Mexico's largest. ...

Pine Island, Florida is a small barrier island off the coast of Fort Myers. Lush, tropical greenery helps to seclude the area, making it a vacationer's paradise. In addition to the landscape,...

Hawaii is a popular destination in December because of the holidays and its climate, drawing visitors looking for a respite from the cold weather. Even though December is one of the wettest and...

Manteo, North Carolina is by far the most popular day trip on the Outer Banks. It's no wonder since it holds four of its most visited attractions, not to mention it's 18th Century history and...

When visiting Las Vegas, you'll find a plethora of free entertainment available. With all of the options, it takes a special value, an unforgettable experience and a flair for Vegas style to make...

Traveling with children is never easy but with planning, exposing your children to cultural sites can be a wonderful family experience. As a mother of twins and a self labeled "wanderer"...

Florida is one of the top destinations in the country. There are numerous family Florida vacation options and plenty of activities such as: water parks, theme parks, aquariums, white-sand beaches,...

Bribie Island, a peaceful nature reserve about an hour north of Brisbane, Australia, is a great place for families to go and reconnect with the joys of nature. Connected to the Australian mainland...

Singer Island, Florida, is located in the Palm Beach area along the east coast of Florida. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, it was owned by Paris Singer in the 1920s, son of sewing-machine magnate...

With its rich historical past, Angel Island, in the San Francisco Bay area, has several interesting things to see, such as a historical U.S. Immigration Station and Fort McDowell. You can also get...

Jekyll Island is one of four small islands off the coast of Georgia known as the Golden Isles. Nicknamed Georgia's Jewel, it offers its visitors miles of beaches and plenty of outdoor activities....

Nature lovers find plenty of photo opportunities and learning moments in Dauphin Island, Alabama. This island town offers attractions such as the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and the Audubon Bird...

Treasure Island is located on the breathtaking Gulf Coast of Florida. Find it nestled in the middle of Madeira Beach and St. Pete Beach in the Tampa Bay area. It does not take long to figure out...

When thinking about tourist destinations in south east Asia, few people are likely to think of Malaysia first. Malaysia is nestled between Thailand to the north and Singapore and Indonesia to the...

Santorini, aka Thira, is one of the most spectacular islands of Greece, with sheer, striated cliffs that rise 1,000 feet on three sides. It is the southernmost member of the Cyclades islands in...

The first Polynesian settlers arrived in Hawaii around the fourth and fifth centuries AD, according to the book "Hawaii, the Big Island Revealed," by Andrew Doughty. The six major islands of the...

Kauai, nicknamed the "Garden Isle," is the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands as well as the fourth largest in the Pacific chain and has a natural beauty that is a shutterbug's delight year-round....

Port Aransas is a a small town located on Mustang Island, across the city of Aransas Pass. Nicknamed "Always in Season" by locals, this tiny town of 3,000 inhabitants attracts more tourists than...

Each Hawaiian island is different and special in its own way. The Big Island is beautiful, and far cheaper to explore than Oahu. Here you will find some insider tips on traveling to the Big Island...

If you've already been fortunate enough to visit Maui, you know that both the sights and the ticket prices for activities can take your breath away. That said, there are still plenty of wonderful...

Panama City, Florida, offers a number of swim-with-the-dolphins tours. Shell Island, located just off the coast, has one of the world’s largest bottlenose dolphin populations and is a...

The Cape Look Out National Seashore is not accessible by car, though you may reach the seashore by ferry or your own personal boat. The Cape Look Out National Seashore is located in a tranquil...

On US Route 50 heading toward Ocean City, Maryland is the barrier island of Assateague. Assateague is a National Park that is open all year long. Each season offers the visitor natural beauty and...

Your best bet for swimming with dolphins in Aruba is to join one of the tours that will take you to the nearby island of Curaçao for swimming with the dolphins at the island's famous Dolphin...

To truly make the most of a visit to New York City, you need at least four or five days. Not only is the city big, but the number of attractions is huge, making it basically impossible to see even...

Gentle breezes, swaying palms, exquisite beaches, and tens of thousands of colorful shells make Sanibel Island a tropical paradise. Here are a few tips on collecting and cleaning these colorful...

Many people hear the words West Virginia and think mountain towns with only the basic perks of contemporary life. They don't expect a modern city with two major hospitals, including a cancer and...

Magnetic Island, Queensland, half of which is protected national park land, offers a rested getaway, beautiful scenery and roughly 320 days of sunshine a year. Located an hour from Townsville by...

Providence, Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams, who named the town for "God's guidance and care" as a place for people who were victims of religious oppression and as a test of the new...