American Nomad Blog
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American Nomad covers the best of U.S. travel—from vacation deals to festivals, weekend getaways, travel tips, and more. A seasoned traveler and Moon author, Laura is the perfect guide to help discover new gems when traveling domestically.
Recent Posts
- A Southern Girl's Wintertime Adventure in Yellowstone
- One Novelist's Odyssey Across America
- Gearing up for a Family Camping Trip
- Mint Juleps and More at Oak Alley Plantation
- Avoiding Identity Theft While on Vacation
- Money-Saving Travel Tips from Nomadic Matt
- Fashion, Fun, and Convenience for the Modern Traveler
- In Search of Irish Museums Across America
- The Inspiring Journey of a Solo Kayaker
- Getting Fit for Treks in Yosemite and Elsewhere, Part 2
- Getting Fit for Treks in Yosemite and Elsewhere, Part 1
- Experiencing Yosemite with YExplore
- Two Travel Contests Worth Mentioning
- A Word About the TSA's No-No List
- A Reader's Advice About Airport Security
Top Ten Most Romantic U.S. Cities #1
While an intimate meal-for-two at a local bistro can indeed be a wonderful way to spend Valentine's Day, a romantic getaway can be even more memorable. So, consider taking a trip to one of America's most romantic cities, 30 of which are ranked in the February issue of Travel + Leisure – a list that includes places as varied as San Antonio, Texas, and Seattle, Washington.
After years of traveling across this diverse country, I've compiled, in a two-part article, my own list of the top ten most romantic cities in the United States. Hopefully, you'll agree with my choices.
Here are the first five, in no particular order: more >>
Exploring Florida's Everglades Via Airboat
During the next couple of months, I plan to share some of my recent experiences in the Florida Keys, where I've spent a lot of time over the years – most recently, in preparation for my next guidebook, the first edition of Moon Florida Keys. Besides exploring the main islands of the Florida Keys, the guidebook will also feature the region's two gateways, Miami and the Everglades, which motorists typically encounter on their way to Key Largo. more >>
Winter Getaway #3: The Florida Keys
This week, I've decided to share three of my favorite winter getaways in the United States. In the first post, I explored the makeshift RV community of Quartzsite, Arizona. In the second, I featured the varied diversions of South Padre Island, Texas. In the third and last part of this blog series, I'm focusing on the Florida Keys, where I've spent the past month working on the first edition of Moon Florida Keys. more >>
Winter Getaway #2: South Padre Island, Texas
Yesterday, I shared with you one of my favorite winter getaways: the desert town of Quartzsite in southern Arizona, a place that grows exponentially from November to March. As promised, I'm continuing this three-part series by featuring another one of my favorites: South Padre Island, a small barrier island near the southern tip of Texas, not far from Mexico. Like Quartzsite, South Padre Island is also a popular choice amid snowbirds, who appreciate the island for its inexpensive eateries and accommodations, annual events, and balmy temperatures. more >>
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