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The first tourist to arrive to St. Croix didn't get much of a warm welcome. Landing on its shores in 1493, Christopher Columbus was quickly driven away by the spears and arrows of the Carib Indians. The welcome is much warmer these days. Often overlooked in favor of its more hopping island neighb...

In the beginning of time, the demigod Maui pulled the Hawaiian Islands out of the sea with a giant fishhook and named one of the islands after himself. And there it still sits, in the middle of the Hawaiian chain. Maui, HI was the first Hawaiian island to attract large numbers of tourists, and it...

As an alternative to Orlando, Tampa, FL, has its own attractions.  Busch Gardens draws crowds each year with its nature theme and roller coasters. Tampa also has its own sports team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that play in an enormous arena with their own fake pirate ship. Close to Tampa is the tow...

Naples, FL is something of a contradiction.  It can be a one moment a sleepy, quiet town.  In the next, it's a 280,000 strong community of executives coming to stay in their myriad of Naples vacation homes.  In the winter, the temperature stays a balmy 80+, which is a nice break from the cold Nor...

Lake Winnipesaukee is often translated to mean "beautiful water in a high place."  The locals, however, often just calls it Winni.  Lake Winnipesaukee trip planning often involves something like rent a Lake Winnipesaukee vacation rental on the water.  Bring a hammock or fishing rod, and simply en...

John Ringling came to Sarasota, FL in 1927.  When he settled here, it was just a little beach town in a forgotten part of Florida.  Now, the area brims with over 50,000 residents and draws crowed of tourists to the Sarasota public beaches. As mention, John Ringling made this his home.  So, in hom...

Fort Myers, FL is famous for Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.  But, there's more than these inventors to draw Fort Myers trip planners.  Try visiting Lee County Manatee Park where as many as 100 endangered manatees can be seen during the winter months.  Or, take a day trip to Key West (yes that Key ...

Sanibel Island is a 12-mile long island, which you can get to by crossing a causeway from Fort Myers.  From Sanibel, you can head to Captiva Island by crossing a bridge.  Captiva Island is much smaller than Sanibel, but both are very popular among those headed for retirement.. Both islands are co...

Destin is something of the Hawaii of the South.  People from Louisiana, Alabama or Mississippi flock to this sun mecca each year.  Of course, a lot of that could have to do with the fishing.  Destin, FL is home to Florida's largest charter fishing fleet.  Plus, there's plenty of chances to catch ...

Breckenridge, CO is something of a contradiction.  If you walk down Main Street, you see all the Victorian buildings quaintly settled amongst high-end sports, clothing or gift shops.  Go a little further and Bubba Gump Shrimp Company sign hangs down like it got lost on its way to Louisiana. If yo...