My impression of Vienna was that it was a nice big city with charm, but otherwise I didn’t remember much more. So, for 20 plus years, like the famous Billy Joel line, Vienna has been waiting for me to realize how incredibly spectacular and stunning she truly is.

Looking to avoid winter doldrums, cabin fever or being cooped up during the seemingly endless stretch of a Midwest winter? Consider escaping closer to home and avoid the hassle of lost luggage, delayed flights and long travel times by venturing to an array of great retreats in your own backyard.

Are you dreaming of an escape from the humdrum of everyday life and looking for a unique spring break experience but tired of the same old tourist traps?

Nestled at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the most visited national park in the USA, lies the bustling town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, which I visited recently on a trip with my husband and two daughters for a family vacation.

For a vacation getaway that’s both familiar and foreign look no further than our neighbors to the north. These two cities in Ontario offer some of Canada’s top attractions and are well worth paying a visit.

A warm coastal vacation is a perfect solution when the cold weather sets in and the thought of another winter looming ahead is too much to bear.

With Steveʻs experience working on vineyards in Sonoma, and with Joanie at the helm of running the business-side of things, they jumped right into learning the ins and outs of this whole new venture. They seemed to be a dynamic duo, both risk-takers who were willing to put in the hard work to make it all happen.