Charles McCool

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Mobile, AL
15 Fun Things to Do in Mobile Alabama on a US Gulf Coast Getaway
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Mobile Alabama’s nickname is The City of Perpetual Potential but residents feel the time is now. Major investments by RSA (Retirement Systems of …
Texas
15 Cool Things to Do in Beaumont Texas
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While looking for things to do in Beaumont, I learned it is a Texas town with a Cajun twist and a little bit of the old south. There is no other town …
Afternoon Tea
Great Places to Eat in Zurich Switzerland McCool Travel
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When it comes to food, Zurich Switzerland has a huge array of options. The only challenge as a visitor to this city is—figuring out worthwhile places …
New Orleans, LA
15 Fun Day Trips From New Orleans LA McCool Travel
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These 15 fun day trips from New Orleans offer cool, fun, and happy experiences, whether you have a few hours or a full day to explore. From swamp …
Gulf Coast
15 Fun Things to Do in Punta Gorda Florida on the US Gulf Coast
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Punta Gorda Florida and surrounding Charlotte County offers outdoor adventures, a walkable downtown, great local restaurants and bars, and …
Martin Luther King, Jr.
5 Minutes With Chris Butsch, Happiness Expert McCool Travel
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For McCool Travel’s 173rd travel interview, I am pleased to present Chris Butsch, a Happiness Expert and Workplace Happiness Speaker. I discovered …
Sarasota
15 Cool Things to Do in Sarasota Florida McCool Travel
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15 Cool Things to Do in Sarasota Florida Sarasota Florida has something for everyone. Some of the top ranked US beaches are in Sarasota County, along …
Gulf Coast
Fun US Gulf Coast Bars, Breweries, and Beverage Spots McCool Travel
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The US Gulf Coast has countless cool waterfront bars, craft breweries and distilleries, fun beach bars, and other places to drink. Well, I would love …
Gulf Coast
Fenway Hotel in Dunedin FL: Relaxed Luxury on the US Gulf Coast
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Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, Florida is a classic US Gulf Coast hotel and embraces its music history past, reflected in their tagline of A Place Humming …
Washington D.C.
Washington DC Cherry Blossoms
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When the Washington DC cherry blossoms arrive, DMV residents (DMV=DC, Maryland, and Virginia) look forward to the mid-Atlantic explosion of cherry …
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg: Relaxed Luxury on a Tennessee Getaway
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Experience relaxed luxury at the new Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg, recently selected by USA Today 10Best readers as the top new US hotel for 2019. …
Manatees
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Fun things to do in Crystal River FL include manatee tours, outings in the parks and natural areas of Citrus County, quaint towns to explore, and …
3 Habits of Happy Travelers
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I have been on a multi-year—really multi-decade—quest to teach people how to save money, time, and stress on every trip. I enjoy teaching people how …
The First-Ever All-Inclusive Resort in the Florida Keys Is Now Open (And It’s Just as Dreamy as You’d Expect)
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You don’t need a passport to score bottomless booze and tropical views. Anyone who’s ever done the drive down the Overseas Highway knows the pure …
South Carolina
South Carolina Road Trip Through the SC Midlands McCool Travel
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A South Carolina road trip through the SC Midlands offers small towns, organic farms, and great restaurants. These Palmetto State gems include fun …
Secret Things to Do on Viking Ocean Cruises
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I uncovered many hidden gems and secret things to do on Viking Ocean Cruises, between two Viking Ocean Cruise sailings and speaking with several …
10 Best Scenic Drives In Southern Utah
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There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. It’s no secret that I love Utah. I …
Romantic Hotels in North America
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For your upcoming romantic vacations, treat your sweetheart to more than a romantic hotel room. Below you will find a romantic B&B with its own …
McCool Travel Creating a World of Happy Travelers
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Fun Things to Do in Northampton MA and Hampshire County
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Discover fun things to do in Northampton MA plus great Hampshire County places to eat and stay on a getaway to western Massachusetts. The Northampton …
Fun Things to Do in Gallup On Your New Mexico Vacation McCool Travel
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Gallup, New Mexico embraces its slogan of Gallup Real True by offering visitors a breadth and depth of amazing adventures, cultural activities, …
Fun Things to Do in Fort Myers Beach on a Southwest Florida Vacation McCool Travel
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Southwest Florida is a crown jewel along the glorious US Gulf Coast. When you want fresh seafood, super wide sugar sand beaches, water funness, and …
Fun Things to Do in Beloit Wisconsin on a Rock County Vacation
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Beloit is much more than just a border town on the interstate between Chicago and Madison Wisconsin. The oldest college in Wisconsin is in Beloit, as …
Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant Tulsa at River Spirit Casino Resort
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Attached to River Spirit Casino Resort (which opened in 2009), the Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant Tulsa addition opened in 2016—which …
Biloxi, MS
Margaritaville Resort Biloxi: Fun Lodging Along the Mississippi Coast
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Margaritaville Resort Biloxi, located along the magnificent Mississippi Gulf Coast, really surprised me. Not with their License to Chill vibe, …
Fun Things to Do in Janesville Wisconsin on a Rock County Getaway
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Fun things to do in Janesville Wisconsin include a mix of downtown dining and shopping, outdoor activities, interesting history, and a top-rated …
Gulf Coast
Fun Margaritaville Locations for Cool and Happy Travelers McCool Travel
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Whether you are looking for some sun and fun with your partner, a fun vacation with your family, a nature getaway, a high roller trip, or even a …
The World's Most Beautiful Air Hostess
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Air hostesses have always been the face of any airline. Richard Branson’s mum was just one woman who took on the iconic role and was an airline …
Miami Beach
7 of the Best Places to Visit by Boat in Miami, Florida
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Table of Contents Miami is one of America’s most popular tourist destinations and a favorite for boaters from all over the world. The city is famous …
Festivus: Airing of (Travel) Grievances
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Happy Festivus! A required activity of all Festivus gatherings is Airing of Grievances. I often think of publishing a Travel Hall of Shame, which, of …