Charles McCool
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6 Sensational Reasons to Experience Relaxed Luxury at The Ivy Hotel Baltimore McCool Travel
We stayed at The Ivy Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland in May, between the peak periods of Mother’s Day weekend and university graduation weekend. The Ivy …
HotelsGreat Ice Cream Places in US to Cool Off McCool Travel
This article lists some great ice cream places around the United States.<p>I included my favorite ice cream place and suggestions from some travel …
Dessert8 Great Things to Do in Charlottesville Virginia McCool Travel
Charlottesville Virginia is one of the most historic areas of the United States, home to three of the first five US Presidents. Charlottesville is …
North AmericaLouisiana Bayou Tour at Greenwood Gator Farm McCool Travel
Highlighting our trip to Louisiana’s Bayou Country was a visit to Greenwood Gator Farm. Learn all about the powerful and popular creatures, feed …
Florida5 Minutes With Matt Gibson McCool Travel
For McCool Travel’s 148th travel interview, I am thrilled to present Matt Gibson. I met Matt in Nepal (of all places) earlier this year and …
Travel5 Fantastic Reasons to Drive the Subaru Impreza Sport McCool Travel
You met my Subaru Forester, a wonderful road trip vehicle, in other McCool Travel articles. I also share Subaru Love as a Subaru Ambassador—one of …
TrucksSurviving a Winter getaway overseas for Aussie's Wyld Family Travel
When Mark told me we would be spending Christmas over in Europe my brain went into over drive. Visions from movies we have seen were the first …
ClothingA Pocket Travel Guide to Florence Italy | Including a Day Trip to Montalcino
<b>Rich with history and artistic treasures, Tuscany’s capital Florence is a city that inspires every visitor in a unique way.</b> <b>Florence was at the top of</b> …
EuropeFLASH BACK FRIDAY - YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK PHOTOS - A National Park Gem
<b>FLASH BACK FRIDAY</b><p><b>Yosemite National Park – A National Park Gem</b><p><b>Welcome to Flashback Friday – Where we share previously published articles which were</b> …
National Parks13 Awesome Places to Visit in Queensland
As far as I’m concerned:<p>Queensland is one of the best states to visit while travelling Australia! There’s a diverse range of activities to do …
AustraliaPuerto Princesa Sabang X Zipline Adventure
At 800 metres long and 150 feet above sea level, the Puerto Princesa Sabang X Zipline will whizz you through the air along Sabang Beach, right next …
Asia TravelHow to Enjoy the Spectacular Drive from Anchorage to Denali?
When you visit Alaska, there is one thing that you just have to experience – a trip to Denali National Park! For most visitors, your introduction to …
National ParksTeaching Abroad and Tour Guiding to Fund Travel to 75 Countries
<i>Teaching Traveling: Is it really possible to fund extensive travels by teaching abroad or running tours? It is if you do it right, like today’s</i> …
TravelRiver cruising, what’s it all about?
River cruising is one of the fastest growing sectors in the cruise industry at the moment, and with good reason. A river cruise is one of the best …
Rome and the Vatican City - How we visited two countries in a day on a walking tour
Right from our school we have been taught how Roman Empire has been one of the influential and economically advanced empires. And the Idioms “Rome …
10 Things to do in Malta [Best beaches, where to eat and stay]
<b>Planning a trip to Malta and looking for the best things to do in Malta? You’ve come to the right place!</b><p>Malta is a beautiful island in the turquoise …
Quality Spa Breaks Can Help You Feel Healthier and Less Stressed
Stress is very dangerous, and dealing with it can be time-consuming. Though very few of us can afford to spend an hour a day meditating or doing yoga.<p>…
Wellness8 Great Things to Do in Amelia Island Florida McCool Travel
Eight different nations ruled the 13 mile long barrier island in northeast Florida called Amelia Island. Being the only place in the USA claiming …
FloridaItaly is giving away hundreds of historic castles and villas for free
Have you ever wanted to own your own castle – or perhaps an Italian monastery? Here’s your chance. As part of Italy’s Strategist Tourist Plan, the …
EuropeMarriott CEO Arne Sorenson Shares the First Thing You Should Do in Every Hotel Room
Marriott's CEO, Arne Sorenson, says it best: “Traveling internationally can be exhausting—traveling domestically can be exhausting, too.”<p>In an …
HospitalityTake The Pledge To Travel Better
7 rules–from eating with locals to avoiding all-inclusive resorts–to make your travel more impactful for you and the places you’re visiting.<p>What if I told you the best way to give back to local communities and create a positive impact is by having the time of your life when you travel? Simply by …
Travel12 Exquisite Hotel Rooms That Include Private Pools
From Bermuda to Bali, private personal pools is where it’s at for the ultimate in luxury travel<p>On a relaxing vacation, the last thing one wants to worry about is setting an alarm to get up in time to secure a poolside chaise longue. When a private, personal pool exists just a step outside your own …
HotelsThe Best Podcasts for Road Trips and Long Flights
With so many podcasts out there, it can be hard to choose which to download in anticipation of a long trip—here are our top picks.<p>An unwavering, wide open road through the middle of the country; a 12-hour flight across the Pacific with nothing to look at it but sea and sky—that's a whole lot of …
Podcasting16 Smart Luggage Options That Will Transform Your Travel Experience
16 Smart Luggage Options That Will Transform Your Travel Experience<p>Whether your next trip is to discover a country you've never been to, or simply to …
TravelHow to Live Like a Parisian: Even if You're Only Visiting For a Few Days
<b>Authored by Amy Donoghue</b><p>Paris is one of the world’s most iconic destinations, inspiring travel fantasies and capturing hearts and imaginations all …
Paris11 facts about coast redwoods, the tallest trees in the world
<b>Sturdy, stalwart, and superlatively statuesque, California's coast redwoods stand out as some of the most impressive organisms on the planet.</b><p>Before …
Nature5 Minutes With Roy Stevenson McCool Travel
For McCool Travel’s 147th travel interview, I am happy to present Roy Stevenson. Roy has written hundreds of travel articles over the past 10 years …
TravelRoaming Man: Convenient Wi
A recent McCool Travel article showed places where you can unplug, when you really want to escape looking at screens and totally disconnect from work.<p>…
Wi-Fi8 Great Places to Eat in Charlotte North Carolina McCool Travel
After a couple of visits to Charlotte, North Carolina, I am positively astonished by the culinary scene and will return any time to do more food …
Restaurants8 Great Casual Places to Eat in Charlottesville Virginia McCool Travel
There are certainly a variety of places to eat in Charlottesville, Virginia. The range of places to eat in Charlottesville range from typical fast …
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