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Travel destination tips from travel expert Charles McCool

Is a Maine Windjammer Cruise Right for You? FAQ and Tips

Another lovely sunset on a Maine Windjammer cruise aboard J&E Riggin

Use our questions and tips to decide whether a Maine Windjammer cruise is right for your travel style, budget, and … Read more

Fun Things to Do in Gallup On Your New Mexico Vacation

Gallup NM hot air balloons

Gallup, New Mexico embraces its slogan of Gallup Real True by offering visitors a breadth and depth of amazing adventures, … Read more

8 Great Reasons to Stay at Kona Beach Hotel

Marriott Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Last week I stayed at Kona Beach Hotel—full name is Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel—for 5 days and nights. … Read more

8 Great Fun Florida Road Trip Stops

Many fun Florida road trip stops are waiting to be explored and discovered. What are your favorites Florida road trip stops?

Fun Florida road trip stops include driving on dirt roads and beaches, drive thru churches and other businesses, funky buildings, … Read more

Outer Banks Lodging: Better to Stay in a Luxury Resort or Home Rental?

Sunset from the Duck boardwalk, Outer Banks, North Carolina

The Outer Banks (OBX) is a series of barrier islands on the North Carolina coast, with some of USA’s most popular beaches. … Read more

8 Great Things to Do In Outer Banks, North Carolina

Sunset from the Duck boardwalk, Outer Banks, North Carolina

This Outer Banks (aka OBX) article includes some of my family’s favorite things to do. It is by no means a … Read more

Viking Cruises Into the Midnight Sun Highlights and Tips

Viking Cruises Into the Midnight Sun journey

Viking Cruises Into the Midnight Sun itinerary combines wild and beautiful ports with magical days at sea on a journey … Read more

8 Great Ways to Tour Gettysburg Battlefield

High Water Mark Gettysburg NMP, photo: FuninFairfaxVa

Gettysburg is home to the most famous battlefield in the United States. Gettysburg battlefield is also the site of one of … Read more

5 Fascinating Places to Eat in Gettysburg

places to eat in Gettysburg: Dobbin House Tavern

The farms in and surrounding Gettysburg produce much more than apples and there are some fantastic places to eat in … Read more

8 Great Things to Do on a Cabarrus County Getaway to North Carolina

Charlotte Motor Speedway Cabarrus County getaway to North Carolina

Enjoy an adrenaline rush and family fun with these 8 great things to do on a Cabarrus County getaway to … Read more

10 Cool Things to Do in Rovaniemi Finland

8 great cool things to do in Rovaniemi Finland. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel.

Experiential travel is super popular and I found a place that epitomizes cool, fun, and happy travel experiences! Whether you … Read more

Trip Report: 12 Hour Stopover, Long Beach California

things to do in torrance California. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel

In prior McCool Travel articles, I showed what you could do (and what I did) with a three hour layover at … Read more

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