United States

The Chateau Sur Mer Newport, Rhode Island

One of the first of Newport, Rhode Island’s great “Gilded Era” mansions is Chateu-sur-Mer that was built in 1851 as a Villa for William Shepard Wetmore who had made his fortune in the China Trade. For several decades, it was the scene of Newport’s most lavish parties and set the tone as the most palatial mansion in the area for four decades until the Vanderbilt houses in the 1890’s.

Minnesota Golf Resorts

Minnesota is a fantastic place to play golf. The many fine Minnesota golf resorts located in various parts of the state are perfect destinations for your summer get-away. Listing all the Minnesota golf resorts and their amenities would be quite lengthy and the space of this article does not permit that degree of detail. Instead I will highlight a couple of favorite Minnesota golf resort destinations, but rest assured that there are many other fine locations across the state.

Exploring Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Massachusetts

Christened in 1602 by British explorer Bartholomew Gosnold in honour of his daughter, Martha’s Vineyard is no longer covered in wild grapes. Today, it’s an island of beautiful beaches, woods, farmland, cranberry bogs, charming inns and tourists, distinguished from neighbouring Nantucket by its proximity to the mainland and its Cape Cod-like variety of landscapes and communities.

A Dude Ranch Getaway

Did you think a dude ranch could only be seen in old westerns? Well, hold on to your hats partners because it is possible for you to experience and enjoy an authentic Old Western ranch. Surprisingly it is possible for your family to see and take part in one of the real Old West working ranches that are still available.

Vacation on a cruise ship

Maybe you don’t want an active vacation at all. Maybe what you’d really like to do is lie back and soak up some sun. Or maybe you can’t decide. You’d like to relax, but you’d also like the excitement of seeing new places. Cruises offer the best of two worlds. The chance to travel while you enjoy the pleasures of resort life at sea.