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For stateside romance, few places can beat the rolling hills and world-renowned vineyards of California's wine country, an hour and a half north of San Francisco. Come here for a quick getaway or a more involved trip spent sniffing wines, strolling the coast, and...

San Francisco wins the hearts of travelers for many reasons. Hills rise and drop everywhere you look. Huge parks share space with skyscrapers and incredibly ornate, bay-windowed Victorian homes. Cable cars rattle over the streets. The Golden Gate Bridge appears around...

The Windy City, which sits on the edge of gorgeous Lake Michigan, is a world-class metropolis. This Third-Coast city (those Great Lakes are big) has 29 miles of lakefront parks and beaches plus 18 miles of lakefront biking and walking paths, and there are also...

New Orleans has a romantic allure that stands the test of time. By night, the town moves to the toe-tapping sounds of Dixieland jazz, Zydeco (Cajun dance music), and intoxicating New Orleans blues. By day, the city offers enchanting nooks to explore and lots to do....

Looking for a laid-back escape? Consider Mackinac (pronounced Mack-i-naw) Island, Michigan, a quaint slice of Victoriana tucked into the space between the state's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, near where lakes Michigan and Huron meet. It takes some effort to reach, but...

A true paradise, the Florida Keys provide mainlanders with a taste of the tropics in a locale that's easy to reach -- even by car. The crystal-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico surround this 110-mile island chain, which includes Key Largo,...

Whether you've been to the Big Apple dozens of time or are considering your first visit, you'll never run out of things to do. From well-known Broadway shows to hidden wine bars and cafes, you're guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience in New York. Before You...

City-loving couples who want to lounge on the beach all day and show off their tans at a trendy restaurant or nightclub at night will love Miami Beach. This hot Florida destination offers miles of sandy beaches bordered by colorful Art Deco architecture and lots of...

This island 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, was settled by Quakers in the 17th century, and became the capital of the American whaling industry in the 18th century. Dubbed the "Grey Lady" because it's often covered in a blanket of fog, Nantucket's...