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8 Great Tips for Choosing a Motel

Road trip habits of happy travelers include enjoying the journey, knowing when to make and break rules, and finding great travel deals.

On US road trips, I prefer to stay at independent motels. I find that motels are a better value than hotels … Read more

13 Fun Things To Do In Dublin Ireland

great things to do in Dublin Ireland. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel.

Some of my favorite fun things to do in Dublin include visiting classic Irish pubs, museums, churches, and parks, along … Read more

7 Sensational Free Things to Do in Oslo Norway

Free Things to Do in Oslo Norway. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel.

7 Sensational Free Things to Do in Oslo Norway Oslo Norway is one of the most expensive cities in the … Read more

5 Fun Things to Do in Grapevine Texas

things to do in Grapevine Texas: public art in Historic Grapevine downtown Main Street

My recommended things to do in Grapevine Texas include riding the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, visiting historic downtown Grapevine, going to … Read more

8 Great Airbnb Advantages Over Hotels

romantic hotel in Canada: Villa Eyrie in Malahat, BC

Some of my favorite Airbnb advantages over hotels include more space, better amenities, kitchens, lower cost, a washer & dryer, … Read more

Great Travel Couples to Follow

romantic Caribbean hotels: The Caves Resort in Negril, Jamaica

Here are some great travel couples who should be on your radar and part of your travel network. Many great travel couples … Read more

15 Fun and Fascinating Photo Spots in Florida for Nature Lovers

sand dollars on Keewaydin Island Florida

These photo spots in Florida for nature lovers include off-the-beaten-path beaches, Instagrammable sunset locations, places for Florida wildlife, and photogenic … Read more

Slash Rental Car Rates With AutoSlash.com

Charles McCool in Everglades with Ford Mustang

To slash rental car prices, I use AutoSlash—a free online service that automatically and continually checks for lower rates and … Read more

Victoria Canada Hotels: 4 Amazing Places to Stay on Vancouver Island

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Places to stay in Victoria. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel.

On a British Columbia getaway trip, we stayed at four different Victoria Canada hotels. Each Vancouver Island lodging property exhibits … Read more

Fascinating Small Town Museums in Southeastern US

Fascinating Small Town Museums in Eastern US

Over 35,000 museums are located in the United States but travel articles consistently cover the same 50 or so. I have visited many fascinating museums … Read more

Fascinating Small Town Museums in Western US

American Wind Power Center, Windmill Museum, Lubbock, Texas

This article covers small town museums in western US, including Alaska, California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. See … Read more

Fun Things to Do in Central Florida

things to do in Central Florida: Frank Lloyd Wright architecture at Florida Southern College. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel.

While most visitors are trolling through theme parks, truly happy travelers will enjoy our favorite cool, happy, and fun things … Read more

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