A Weekend In A City Unexpected — Woodstock, Georgia Itinerary

For my next adventure, I’ll head to DeKalb, Georgia to participate in the Travel Media Showcase and stay at the Atlanta Marriott Northeast/Emory Area. I’ll meet one-on-one with tourism departments from the U.S. and Canada to plan my next year of travel, plus take a foodie tour of DeKalb County. Then I’ll visit Woodstock, Georgia,…

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The Best Food In La Paz: 8 Things To Try

If the thought of fresh seafood plus authentic Mexican flavors causes your mouth to water and inspires the desire to travel, you’ll want to add La Paz, Mexico, the capital of Baja California Sur, to your foodie bucket list.  Read Jill’s story at Travel Awaits.

How To Spend 3 Days In La Paz

Sometimes you want to step away from the all-inclusive resort scene and engage in an authentic seaside adventure. La Paz, Mexico, the capital of Mexico’s Baja California Sur, is located just two hours north of Cabo. While it’s not a touristy destination, it is tourist friendly, and you’ll discover a getaway where you can immerse…

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Damiana Liqueur: Herbal Aphrodisiac or Urban Legend?

Before departing on a recent trip to La Paz, Mexico, I heard about a mythical spirit called damiana liqueur.Always interested in herbal remedies and tinctures, I was eager to taste and learn more about this liqueur made from the damiana plant that grows well in Baja California Sur’s desert climate. It’s said that the damiana…

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How to Throw Out Your Phone on a Summer Road Trip

When you go on your summer vacation, can you also take a vacation from your smartphone? Can you give Facebook and Instagram a rest and enjoy conversing with the people around you rather than constantly scrolling, posting, and checking for comments from your legion of followers? Critics of chronic users of smartphones and social media…

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Scenic Virginia Train Rides

La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico – Itinerary

Tucked away on the eastern side of the Baja California Sur, an approximately two-hour drive north of Cabo San Lucas, travelers will find La Paz. This charming destination is ideally situated along the peaceful waters of the Sea of Cortez. Named “the world’s aquarium” by renowned French marine biologist Jacques Cousteau, it is considered one…

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Interview With ‘Bucket List’ Screenwriter Justin Zackham – TravelAwaits.com

First, screenwriter Justin Zackham coined the now-ubiquitous term “bucket list.” Now, he, his wife, and his two boys are traveling the world with the goal of becoming the first family to visit every country in the world. Source: Interview With ‘Bucket List’ Screenwriter Justin Zackham – by Jill Dutton at TravelAwaits.com

These 7 Virginia Breweries Should Be On Your Beer Bucket List

Prince William County, Virginia, is home to 20 craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, and tasting rooms, all conveniently located near Washington, D.C. Visitors can check them out while in the area by exploring the Steins, Vines & Moonshine Trail. For the beer lovers out there, these are the seven best Virginia craft breweries to visit in the…

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