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3 weeks ago | 
grouptravelleader.com | Sean Pavone |Diana Bocco
There’s something captivating about water: the way sunlight dances on its surface, the rhythmic sound of waves lapping against the shore and the calm it brings to even the busiest of minds. With their many coastal and lakeside landscapes, the Carolinas are a dream for groups seeking that mix of adventure and relaxation.
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1 month ago | 
ripleys.com | Diana Bocco
Quarries aren’t typically known for their prehistoric traffic jams, but that’s exactly what workers stumbled upon in Oxfordshire, England, in January 2025. It started as an ordinary workday for quarry worker Gary Johnson—until he noticed some unusual bumps in the rocks.
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1 month ago | 
grouptravelleader.com | Diana Bocco
Some meals are functional. Others are an experience. Unique breakfasts and brunches often fall into the latter category — especially when shared with good company. From iconic beignets in New Orleans to an old gristmill in the Smoky Mountains, certain places and foods turn the morning meal into something unforgettable. These five destinations stand out for their history, setting or signature specialties, offering groups a reason to slow down and savor the start of the day.
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1 month ago | 
smallmarketmeetings.com | Diana Bocco
Portland at a Glance Location: Southern Maine, along the Atlantic coast Access: Portland International Jetport; Interstate 95 Hotel Rooms: 3,400 (6,000 in the Greater Portland area) Contact Info: Visit Portland 207-772-4994 visitportland.com Holiday Inn by the Sea Guest Rooms: 239 rooms Meeting Space: 30,000 square feet Other Meeting Spaces: State of Maine Grand Ballroom, 13 meeting rooms, boardroom, exhibit hall Meeting Hotels The Westin Portland Harborview Guest Rooms: 289 Meeting Space:...
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2 months ago | 
ripleys.com | Diana Bocco
February 19, 2025 5 min We all know that dogs can’t see every color under the sun and that cats are basically the ninjas of the night, but what about the other creatures out there? How does a mantis shrimp or a hammerhead shark view the world? Get ready, because we’re about to explore the wild, weird, and totally mind-blowing ways animals experience their surroundings.
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2 months ago | 
ripleys.com | Diana Bocco
What if you could set foot in a world where woolly mammoths once again roam through icy tundras and dodos waddle across tropical islands like they never left? It might sound like something out of Jurassic Park , but researchers are getting closer to turning this into reality. De-extinction —the process of bringing extinct species back to life—is no longer just a sci-fi fantasy.
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2 months ago | 
grouptravelleader.com | Diana Bocco
Northern Indiana has long been a crossroads of American history and culture, with influences that stretch from early Native American settlements to 20th century industrial innovation. Today, this region offers a fascinating blend of historic sites, cultural experiences and scenic landscapes, making it a prime destination for group travelers.
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2 months ago | 
ripleys.com | Diana Bocco
January 29, 2025 4 min We’ve all been there: one moment you’re peacefully dreaming of a serene beach or a flight above the clouds, and the next, you’re running from monsters through a dark forest you can’t escape. Nightmares are the unwelcome guests of our sleep, coming in uninvited and leaving us shaken and disoriented. But what if we told you there’s a way to fight back? That’s right—science can help you turn the tables on the monsters under our beds.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
ripleys.com | Diana Bocco
When it comes to iconic bloodsuckers, two names stand at the top of the undead list: Dracula and Nosferatu. While both vampires have terrorized audiences for over a century, their differences are worth sinking your teeth into. So grab your garlic and crucifix, because we’re about to take a closer look at history’s most famous vampires—and trust us, there’s a lot more to this tale than just capes and coffins.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
ripleys.com | Diana Bocco
Colorado, the "Centennial State," is often regarded as a perfect rectangle—a claim you might have heard or even seen on countless maps and globes. But here's where the story gets interesting: despite its clean, straight-looking borders, Colorado is anything but a perfect shape. Believe it or not, the state's boundary actually has 697 sides! Technically speaking, that makes it a hexahectaenneacontakaiheptagon (yes, that’s a real word!)—a polygon with 697 sides .
