Kris Ann Valdez is a freelance journalist and City Lifestyle editor based in Phoenix, Arizona, who writes about intentional travel, including family adventures, budget-friendly escapes, and the people ...

It’s a golden opportunity to explore the places and learn about the people that have defined the state’s past.

Portland International Airport (PDX) has spent the past several years reinventing itself. In 2024, the airport unveiled a ...

Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a ...

From The Allman Brothers’ legacy to live shows every night, here’s how to plan a weekend in Macon with historic stays, ...

From cozy cafés and scenic trails in Madison to live shows and standout restaurants in Athens, here’s how to split a ...

When temperatures soar, prices typically drop. From Scottsdale and Las Vegas to Los Cabos and Sicily, these sun-soaked ...

A veteran cruise writer sails on the new “Four Seasons I” and gives her take on the unique design and pricing of this brand-new yacht. If you want to sail on the new Four Seasons I—the first ...

From grand civic landmarks to reinvented industrial spaces, Buffalo’s architectural legacy is shaping a new era of art, culture, and travel. The city is a place where architecture isn’t just preserved ...

Colorado has spent decades protecting some of its darkest skies. Now it’s giving travelers an easier way to experience them. The state has launched the Colorado Stargazing Trail, a new self-guided ...

Midway through a week of hiking, kayaking, and fishing among whales, sea lions, otters, and bears in the wilds of Tongass National Forest at the end of May, I spotted one of the large cruise ships ...

Whether to mark a 50th birthday, a 25th wedding anniversary, or another milestone, some occasions call for extraordinary celebrations. With renowned restaurants, stylish resorts and casinos, and ...