Florida Lighthouses

For a great girlfriends' getaway, consider these destinations from Africa to France to the Lone Star State

If you've ever dreamed of ditching the husband, kids, work and the cat that shredded your new wallpaper — at least for a few days — then maybe it's time for a girlfriends' getaway. You can always go to New York, San Francisco or Paris — good getaways, all. But if you really need a late-summer or early-fall escape or just an excuse to have an adult-style ladies-only pajama party, rethink these ...

The feel of home away from home

I can’t believe that summer — as defined by the school year, not the thermometer — already is over. And I can only imagine how teachers feel. In honor of an age-old school tradition, here is my “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essay: Maybe I should start with how I didn’t spend my summer vacation. I didn’t check e-mail. I didn’t watch television. I didn’t see one political ad. Tubing in ...

Artists prepare for 'Art in the Park' in Swartz Creek

SWARTZ CREEK, Michigan — Karan Pinkston was a little surprised to see more than 2,000 people come out last year for the first Art in the Park, since most towns the size of Swartz Creek don’t even have an art...

The ultimate in lakeside living

Some couples dream of living in a castle in Spain or a sun-speckled villa in Tuscany. Others pine for an old farmhouse in the country or a cozy mountaintop chalet. Tom Stockman dreamed of living in a lighthouse on Lake Huron. And now he and his wife of 48 years, Judy, are living out the dream at their one-of-a-kind cottage home south of Lexington in Michigan's Thumb.

Haunted Lighthouses in America

A list of some of America's most haunted lighthouses Contributor: Kimberly Elliott Published: Aug 11, 2010

Maybe it's time for a girlfriends' getaway

If you've ever dreamed of ditching the husband, kids, the cat and your job, – at least for a few days – then maybe it's time for a girlfriends' getaway.

13 Ways To Celebrate Friday The 13th

Many consider Friday the 13th an unlucky or spooky day. But others believe the day brings good luck. Either way, the pseudo-holiday -- really, just a day in the calendar -- has become a bit of a marketing ploy, especially in the travel world.

N.J., other states try to get tourists back with "branding"

This state's tourism ads make people feel good enough to cry. They give hope to the jobless and goose bumps to the jaded. Daily they win new fans on Facebook, new followers on Twitter.

NJ, other states try to get tourists back with 'branding'

PORT HURON, Mich. — This state's tourism ads make people feel good enough to cry. They give hope to the jobless and goose bumps to the jaded. Daily they win new fans on Facebook, new followers on Twitter. When they come on the radio, they inspire listeners to turn up the volume.

It's Time for a Getaway With a Bunch of the Girls

If you've ever dreamed of ditching the husband, kids, work, and the cat that shredded your new wallpaper at least for a few days then maybe it's time for a girlfriends' getaway.