Joan Rattner Heilman, an inveterate traveler and seasoned journalist based in Mamaroneck, New York, is author of more than a dozen books. She specializes in 50-plus travel.
If you love exploring national parks but hate contending with the hordes of people you find at places such as…
Stay in a Former Prison…a Gilded Train Station…Even a Grand Old Ocean Liner Some of the country’s most elegant hotels…
Taste your way through towns from Memphis to Maui Treat your taste buds to a guided tasting tour when you’re…
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If you’re among the many travelers intrigued by America’s heritage, there’s nothing more fitting than staying at a grand old…
Some of America’s famous old cemeteries draw millions of visitors a year from all over the world. That’s because these…
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Sightseeing trips in five American cities Planning a vacation? For a relaxing sightseeing trip in a big city, try touring…
Stay in a Former Prison…a Gilded Train Station…Even a Grand Old Ocean Liner Some of the country’s most elegant hotels…
Q. Are there any treatments for receding gums besides surgery? A. No, but receding gums (gingival recession) do not necessarily…
If your passion is bird-watching, you’ve got a lot of company. "Birding" is the fastest-growing outdoor activity in America, according…
Maybe you think that you’ve experienced all the great sightseeing destinations in the country’s major cities. But, in fact, there…
Are you game for an exotic adventure in an unexpected locale -- but a little concerned that you wouldn’t…
Freighters, tall ships, tiny ships For most people, "taking a cruise" evokes images of a huge ocean liner with hundreds…
Get more for your money on vacation by skipping pricey hotels. Instead, try an alternative form of lodging, one that’s…