Articles by Shelley Seale
Shelley Seale is a freelance writer based in Austin, but she vagabonds anywhere in the world at every opportunity. She has written for National Geographic, Globe Pequot Press and Andrew Harper Traveler, among others. Her mantra is "travel with a purpose."
That holiday celebrating love and romance is creeping up, and there’s no better way to spend it than tucked cozily away in a romantic hotel. In warm, sunny San Diego, even in mid-February the temperatures …
Holiday travel can also be one of the most difficult types of budget travel to plan as well. However, with a few ideas and tips, you can plan a vacation and fun holiday family trip without busting the budget.
The holidays are here, along with that familiar seasonal activity – scrambling to find affordable airline tickets that fit your budget and travel arrangements. LowFares.com offers travel tips to help you get the best travel …
Autumn brings cooler days to Washington DC, making it the perfect time to explore outdoors activities. With huge crowds of families and youth groups back to school after the summer, the city’s museums, historical sites and other attractions in the district are more accessible. You may need a light jacket in the evenings, but the days are generally very nice in the fall as the hot, humid days of summer die down.
Seattle can be an expensive city to visit, but even though it may be easy to spend a boatload of money here, you don’t have to. If you’re short on cash, don’t fret – there are an astounding number of fun things to do in the Emerald City without spending a penny! Here are some of the top free attractions:
Autumn is perhaps the best time to visit New York City; the weather is usually glorious, summer tourist crowds are gone, and fall offers some of the top events and activities of the year.
The 500-year history of Puerto Rico has created a rich and diverse cultural heritage, which is celebrated in the many festivals held year-round on this enchanting Caribbean island. A round-up of some of the most popular festivals may help you decide when to plan your trip for the highest fun quotient.
The islands that make up the Dutch Caribbean are the southernmost, lying less than 50 miles north of the Venezuelan coast. Of the five islands, the two largest are Aruba and Curacao–and although these sister islands share some similarities, in many ways they could not be more different from each other.
Salsa, the meeting point of European and African culture in dance, has been heavily influenced by Puerto Rico. The first seeds of the complex genre that we know as salsa today were sown in 1960s New York, where immigrants such as Tito Puente and Willie Colon made the music and dance form popular. Incorporating rhythms from African-based music, traditional Caribbean sounds and American R&B, Puerto Rican salsa has laid roots that have been elevated into an art form.
Often called the “Island of Enchantment,” San Juan, Puerto Rico is the perfect Caribbean destination for U.S. travelers for many reasons. First, there is the ease of travel; U.S. citizens do not need a passport to enter this U.S. Territory. Not only is this great for non-passport holders, but without customs and immigration travel is considerably less stressful.
