by Howard Blount | Apr 1, 2022
A critical review of a first-time Caribbean Princess cruise, from booking and check-in, to dining, onboard experiences, port destinations, and shore excursions. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...
by Howard Blount | Aug 2, 2020
A curated collection of popular Mississippi Gulf Coast restaurants. From Bay St. Louis to Pascagoula, enjoy 18 local favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I was a guest of Coastal Mississippi, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain...
by Howard Blount | Oct 18, 2019
From art to architecture, music, history, dining, botanical gardens, and outdoor adventure, these outstanding Athens, Georgia, attractions offer something for everyone. I was a guest of Athens CVB, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain...
by Howard Blount | Jul 28, 2019
Plan a Town of Banff adventure to include some of the best scenic locations, historical sites, outdoor activities, and dining outlets in the Canadian Rockies. I was a guest of Rocky Mountaineer and Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, but all thoughts and opinions are my...
by Howard Blount | Jul 21, 2019
Natural Bridge, Wade’s Mill, McCormick Farm, and Robert E. Lee & Stonewall Jackson sites, are just a few of the amazing scenic and historic things to do in Lexington, Virginia. I was a guest of Lexington & the Rockbridge Area Tourism Development, but all...
by Howard Blount | Jun 23, 2019
In Wilmington, North Carolina, movies are made everywhere—in restaurants, botanical gardens, historic inns, ocean piers, even dive bars. If you are a movie buff, it’s time to put “Wilmywood” on your bucket list. I was a guest of Wilmington and...
by Howard Blount | Jun 15, 2019
Backroad Planet recommends ten popular craft breweries and restaurants in Waynesboro Virginia, a great resource for travelers planning a southern Shenandoah Valley adventure. I was a guest of Visit Waynesboro, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] Craft...
by Howard Blount | Nov 25, 2018
Enjoy a taste of New York’s Finger Lakes Wine Country at regional wineries, breweries, a cidery, and a distillery, served up with a side of locally-sourced cuisine. I was a guest of the Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council, but all thoughts and opinions are my...
by Howard Blount | Aug 6, 2018
A guide for planning, booking, and embarking on a Viking Ocean Cruises voyage of a lifetime, featuring exclusive insider tips from Viking Explorer Society members. We were guests of Viking Ocean Cruises, but all thoughts and opinions are our own. Note: Unlike most of...
