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2 days ago | 
shebuystravel.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
Quebec City is absolute magic. This UNESCO World Heritage site, with its historic stone buildings and cobblestone streets, oozes European charm. The best way to explore is on foot, as I discovered during a solo fall trip. It was the pick-me-up I needed. Although I adore the autumn vibe - cozy flannels, crunchy leaves and pumpkin spice everything - I know winter's coming. So I get a little blue. But my walking tour turned my mood around.
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3 days ago | 
miamiherald.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
Over 1 million tennis fans will pass through New York City for the 2025 US Open tennis tournament. It’s the final event of the Grand Slam majors. And, since it’s held at the end of August/beginning of September, it feels like summer’s last hurrah.. Tickets go on sale in May. Are you planning to attend? If you’re going for the first time, it can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of matches, multiple courts, crowds and heat. My two tennis-playing daughters and I make an annual trip to Queens.
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1 week ago | 
miamiherald.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
Delaware’s Sussex County beaches are an easy drive from Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philly and Jersey. And they present a delightful double feature. You’ll find beaches with exhilarating ocean waves and others with tranquil bay waters. Craving serenity? Northern beaches near Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge boast stunning views, scenic trails and historic intrigue. Delaware’s best beaches have it all…dive in and discover more!Looking for a classic family beach destination?
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1 week ago | 
shebuystravel.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
If you've decided to take a wellness vacation this year, you're not alone. Post-pandemic, wellness tourism has surged in popularity with 16.6% annual forecasted expenditure growth, according to the Global Wellness Institute. That's a lot of lavender. Many hotels and resorts are branding themselves as wellness destinations. So, how do you find the right wellness retreat for you?
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1 week ago | 
myrtlebeachonline.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
Are you ready to take the kids to Yellowstone? Get ready for geysers that erupt like magic and bison roaming free – it’s an experience your family will never forget. Snagging the perfect home base is key to your epic adventure. And you’ll need to lock down your lodging reservations ASAP. First, though, you need to decide if you want to stay inside the park. There are pros and cons; I’ll break them down for you. A great alternative is to stay just outside one of the park entrances.
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1 week ago | 
sixtyandme.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
When I say “New York,” do you picture a city skyline, Broadway theaters and the Statue of Liberty? It’s not surprising that these iconic New York City images spring to mind. But New York State has nearly 55,000 square miles to explore. And most of it looks and feels very different than Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and “da” Bronx, my birthplace. The Empire State has mountains and forests, Main Streets and farms.
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2 weeks ago | 
shebuystravel.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
Nashville is known for its beats, bites and booze, so it's a popular destination for adult group trips. Planning your getaway can be overwhelming, so I suggest using a concert as your core activity and building your itinerary around the show. Concert travel didn't start with Taylor Swift. I've been gig-tripping for years, traveling to Dublin for Springsteen, Tulsa to see Bob Seeger and Pasadena's iconic Rose Bowl for an Ed Sheeran concert.
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2 weeks ago | 
shebuystravel.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
I've visited Portland several times as my primary destination and as a pit stop on Maine road trips. Usually, I stay downtown in the Old Port neighborhood so I can walk to the city's celebrated restaurants. On a recent trip, however, I stayed at The Inn at Diamond Cove, a boutique hotel in a converted military barracks on a car-free island in Casco Bay. My adult son and I explored the island's coves and alternated swimming with napping poolside.
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2 weeks ago | 
shebuystravel.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
The year 1948 when life changed forever in Watkins Glen, a village of 2,000, located at the southern tip of New York's Seneca Lake. The first US motorcar race after World War II was held on a 6.6 mile circular course that began and ended in front of the Watkins Glen courthouse. The event ignited a passion that led to the development of an internationally famous motor racing speedway. In addition to car racing, Watkins Glen is known for its state park, one of the most popular in the Finger Lakes.
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2 weeks ago | 
charlotteobserver.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
8/21/18 6:59:05 PM -- Gathering Place advertising photo shoot of Great Lawn and Adventure playground. Photo by Shane Bevel Shane Bevel/Shane Bevel Photography Hitting Route 66 this year? Tulsa's a must-stop. The city has quirky roadside attractions, a vibrant art scene and The Gathering Place, voted USA Today's Best City Park. Tulsa sits in Oklahoma's northeast corner near Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas on The Mother Road. The city's history is intense.
