“Sometime this week, an Armenian will treat you to a cup of coffee.” These were the words of our first tour guide in Armenia during ...
The globetrotting father-son duo of Paul and Mark Bonte started French Side Travel five years ago as a way to share their passion for France’s ...
While visitors fill their senses with ocean views and white-sand beaches in Mobile, they can also find cultural experiences in the heart of the Alabama ...
Port Arthur, Texas, has lassoed the ultimate coastal experience—from history and seafood to getting a bird’s eye view of the region’s wildlife. Callie Summerlin, sales ...
Invited to participate in a regional tourism summit in Louisiana, I was also treated to an immersion in the history, heritage, and hardships of sugar ...
New lodging options and seaside developments will sweep through Nova Scotia’s capital within the next year. “One of the best ways to experience the historic ...
Scandinavia Tours works with tour operators and travel planners on itineraries that showcase its native Norway, as well as neighboring Sweden and Denmark. Group packages ...
Located in the northeastern tip of Utah, Logan boasts a long-standing tradition with the performing arts. The city is home to a number of places ...
“Butte is known as the Richest Hill on Earth, a moniker originally attributed to the rich copper ore found in the mountains surrounding our community ...
Along with soaking up sun on Tampa’s beautiful beaches and catching glimpses of the wild marine life, groups can visit the Florida Aquarium and experience ...
I knew about Alberta. I had been to Edmonton, Jasper, and the Rockies, and though I hadn’t traveled to Banff and Lake Louise myself, I ...
In May, the Canadian Tulip Festival will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the gift of tulips from the Netherlands royalty following the Second World War ...
Come for the mall. Stay for the small. Fans of my writing (do not laugh) know I am touting a formula that helps destinations focus ...
Despite its Steel Town moniker, Pittsburgh is a city that knows its way around good art. Thanks to its acclaimed group of performing arts organizations ...
San Juan-based Vámonos Tours has teamed up with Discover Puerto Rico in an effort to develop the island into the Caribbean’s top destination for performing ...
As an 18-year-old in 1853, a decade before he became Mark Twain and a famous writer, Samuel Clemens was impressed with Philadelphia. I am decades ...
In August of 1919, Henry Edwards Huntington and his wife, Arabella, established The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens as a research and educational ...
Situated in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Signature Theatre stages its own versions of classic musicals and plays. ...
The National Harbor Cherry Blossom Festival (National Harbor, March 20–April 12) National Harbor holds events in March and April in conjunction with the National Cherry Blossom ...
Newport, Rhode Island, is known as the sailing capital of the world, and the city offers outstanding seafood and rich Colonial history. Here are some ...
Summertime is prime time for music festivals. Millions of fans flock to venues around the world to catch their favorite bands at smaller local shows, ...
Looking for an artsy spot to stop with your group? Brattleboro, Vermont, blends small-town charm with a thriving downtown arts and culture scene that’s been ...
When touring Virginia or driving along the Eastern seaboard, groups will discover that the Fredericksburg region, off Interstate 95, just 50 miles south of Washington, ...
Next year the world will celebrate the 250th birthday of one of its most renowned composers, Ludwig van Beethoven. The jubilee will be centered in ...
Visitors to Connecticut can enjoy a range of activities, including family fun at Stamford’s annual parade and a unique learning experience at the Mashantucket Pequot ...
U.S. Tours takes travelers to every corner of the country, but President Bob Cline crafts some unique packages right where the company is headquartered: in ...
New Hampshire’s White Mountains area offers a variety of attractions, and here is a sampling of three local museums: Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm ...
Looking for fun in the Boston area? Groups answering yes can head to King’s Dining & Entertainment for a variety of activities or solve a murder ...
Ask anyone about the Pilgrims and their journey on the Mayflower, and he or she will know that they departed from England and landed off ...
The Ray Stevens CabaRay Showroom is one of the latest performance venues added to the dazzling spectrum of country music attractions in Nashville. “When visiting ...
Situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea in the mountains of western Jordan, Petra is one of the most famous archaeological spots on ...
The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, sets the stage for many experiences in the arts—from comedies and dramas to musical productions. “This is what I ...
“There are many reasons to visit Lafayette, Louisiana, which was named the Happiest City in America by The Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch.com,” says Kaylie LeBlanc ...
A few things come to mind when formulating a list of must-do New York City things: See the Statue of Liberty. Visit Central Park. Stroll ...
There are a lot of exciting things in play in Washington, D.C., these days surrounding the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote ...
According to Sarah Weinberg-Scalo of the San Diego Tourism Authority, there is a lot going on at the city’s nature-based attractions. Visitors can find new exhibits ...
Around the world, Chicago is known for its outstanding architecture. The Illinois city is home to scores of structures listed on the National Register of ...
After travelers have soaked in the splendor of the mighty Niagara Falls, they can enjoy a couple of tasty options—one new and one old—during their ...
Beyond the millions of neon lights along the Las Vegas Strip, the city’s glitz and glamour extends to its live events, which include concerts, stage ...
“From cowboy culture to lively restaurants and entertainment options, groups of all sizes can find accommodating attractions throughout Oklahoma City,” says Sandy Price of the ...
Among other things, Kentucky is known for its thoroughbred horses, bourbon, basketball and bluegrass, not to mention the Southern hospitality offered to visitors. Perhaps less ...
With 10 miles of sandy beaches and a national renowned boardwalk that’s been delighting guests since it debuted in 1902, Ocean City offers a scenic ...
Tucked away in the southwestern part of Michigan just 30 miles inland from Lake Michigan, Grand Rapids is home to a number of popular historical ...
You’re seeking religious expression, so you take your family and your belongings and board a wooden ship for a journey to an unknown world … ...
Like most Americans, I have heard the story of the Pilgrims and their Mayflower journey since my kindergarten days. But as I landed in England ...
It’s a full-circle kind of place. National Geographic, a household name, is a nonprofit institution, providing grants to scientists, explorers and educators. And in turn, ...
With two floors of exhibitions, the Kentucky Derby Museum underwent an 11,000-square-foot renovation project last fall, the largest expansion since its 1985 opening. The attraction ...
Groups visiting the Cincinnati, Ohio, area have plenty of sights to see in this vibrant city on the banks of the Ohio River, including several ...
From powerhouse vocalists Carrie Underwood and Kristin Chenoweth to indie rock stars The Flaming Lips and St. Vincent to country legends Blake Shelton and Vince ...
Located on the West Texas plains, Odessa offers a good mix of activities and attractions. “Odessa is a wonderful place for groups to come and ...
And Armenia’s religious claim to fame is significant, too. The apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew established Christian communities in Armenia as early as A.D. 40 and ...
So it’s easy to get there from Chicago, and it’s equally easy to find the perfect hotel to meet your group’s needs. More than 100 ...
With 58,800 lights spread over 15 acres, Bruce Munro’s world famous art installation, “Field of Light,” is an illuminating first phase of new NTA-member Sensorio’s ...
At the Missouri History Museum, display ideas can be found in unlikely places—and result in unlikely exhibits. “It can be something as simple as a ...
Earlier this year, the New Orleans Museum of Art debuted an expansion to its sculpture garden. Following a yearlong renovation, which more than doubled the ...
