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Madrid’s Dark, Winding Streets Hold Ghostly Secrets

Madrid is a city of great historical significance. Among the stories shared over the centuries are unexplained mysteries of lovers, madmen, and murder. Here are three of Madrid’s spookiest: The Pointing Ghost of the House Of Seven Chimneys The legend of Elena had been forgotten until the end of the 19th century when builders working…

Ride Out Caribbean Hurricane Season in Grenada

The secret is out! From June to November sailors flock to Grenada to stay clear of hurricanes. That’s because Grenada is 12-degrees north of the equator at the southern end of the Caribbean archipelago, putting it below the hurricane belt. Three islands make up the nation of Grenada - Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique –…

Hike New England for Blazing Fall Foliage

It's time to plan your autumn adventure. And where better to see all the colors of fall than in the forests of New England? In northern Maine and New Hampshire, known as “hiker country”, the leaves start turning in mid-to-late September and peaking around mid-October. New England is popular with day hikers and experienced multi-day…

Ten Places to Visit With Your Grandparents

Multigenerational traveling is growing in popularity because it provides an opportunity to spend quality time with the elders of the family and create memories. A multigenerational vacation requires some planning to meet the requirements of all age groups such as reduced mobility of older family members and perhaps dietary needs of the very young ones.…