Valerie Conners

With more than 2 1/2 million visitors a year, Zion National Park is easily Utah's most visited natural landmark.

Unknown to many outside the United Kingdom, the isle is home to Newquay, a seaside haven and mecca for surfers from around the globe, where visitors encounter some of the world's finest beaches.

Cumberland Island is one of America's most pristine seaside regions.

When sleep calls, Disney is quick to respond with a variety of accommodations to meet guests' budgets, family needs and group gatherings.

Nashville has long been the pinnacle of the country music scene, but there's also rock, bluegrass, blues, jazz and more.

Discover the top apple-picking farms that the whole family can enjoy.

Entering any of Carlsbad Caverns' 113 caves is like entering a larger-than-life sandcastle, where drips of sand have been changed into a twisting structure of peaks and spires.

Take a tour of Hawaii's hottest beaches.

Crater Lake National Park is certainly not for onlookers alone: this is a park full of hands-on, outdoor adventure.

What you need to know to plan a trip or to just be inspired to visit the picture-perfect South Padre Island, Texas.

Surrounded by small villages and dotted with nationally recognized historic buildings and structures, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a living testament to a near-forgotten era.

Where to enjoy Maine's quintessential meal.

Hit up one of New Orleans' most sports-obsessed bars for the big day.

Grab your sunglasses and check out Destin's best beach hotels.

Yosemite Valley is home to most of the park's largest attractions, including El Capitan, Upper Yosemite Waterfall, the sequoias, Glacier Point and Bridalveil Falls.