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 | Feb 6, 2022
On a road trip from San Antonio to Big Bend National Park, explore the Chihuahuan Desert, visit historic towns, and roam the borderlands of the Rio Grande. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information....
by Howard Blount | Nov 11, 2021
Travel vicariously aboard the Norwegian Encore on a 7-day NCL Alaska cruise. Explore ports, experience life on board, and then plan a voyage of your own. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information....
by Howard Blount | Mar 8, 2020
Design your own Arizona road trip with Backroad Planet’s suggested destinations, activities, scenic drives & heritage railways, plus our exclusive planning resources. I was a guest of Visit Arizona, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain...
by Howard Blount | Dec 29, 2019
Experience a virtual drive through the Painted Desert & Petrified Forest National Park, and then use Backroad Planet’s guide to plan a road trip of your own. I was a guest of Visit Arizona, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain...
by Howard Blount | Nov 18, 2019
Take the train to Grand Canyon National Park! With Backroad Planet’s guide to the historic Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel in Williams, Arizona, you can make your national park visit an adventure. Photo Credit: Xanterra Travel Collection I was a guest of Visit...
by Howard Blount | Aug 4, 2019
Looking for things to do in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia? Design your own adventure with Backroad Planet’s suggested destinations and activities, plus our exclusive itinerary planning resources. I was a guest of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, but all...
by Howard Blount | Jun 9, 2019
There are countless things to do in Waynesboro Virginia, the gateway to the Shenandoah Valley, including Shenandoah National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, and Interstate 64. I was a guest of Visit Waynesboro, but all thoughts and opinions are my...
by Howard Blount | Jun 10, 2018
Tour 14 top attractions in Hot Springs Arkansas, including Hot Springs National Park, Mountain Tower, Bathhouse Row, Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, Oaklawn Racing & Gaming, and Garvan Woodland Gardens. I was a guest of Visit Hot Springs, but...
