Isabelle Kirkwood sets out to conquer Hawai's famed Kalalau trail and is rewarded for her efforts with breathtaking views and some unexpected challenges.

Cynthia Dial travels to Paso Robles and discovers this sleepy little area of California is awakening taste buds with its excellent selection of wines and vineyards.

Tom Wuckovich goes off the tourist track in Central Florida and discovers the state's best-kept secret, Streamsong Resort - a palatial escape from the real world.

Dennis Chu gets up in the middle of the night to experience the sun rising over Mau'i's highest peak, Puʻu ʻUlaʻula.

Gillian Young discovers California’s Santa Cruz the perfect place to keep fit on holidays.

Writer Karen Asp visits two fitness camps while in California and learns that you can still enjoy yourself while getting in shape while on vacation.

TraveLife contributor Steve Taylor discovered the 'real' Hawai'i when he checked into the Kā’anapali Beach Hotel on Maui - a cultural oasis for guests.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Three months after it was reported his city suffered its lowest tourism numbers in three decades, Mayor Frank Gilliam stood proudly on the steps of the brand new Ocean Resort Casino and boldly proclaimed: “As you look out and see the beautiful backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and the infamous boardwalk, Atlantic City is truly back in the game.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. — History surrounds me in this cradle of America. Everywhere I look, the past looks back. Over there is where an Indigenous village thrived 7,000 years ago. A few metres away is where Revolutionary and Civil War battles were fought. On the spot I’m standing next to the James River is where Virginia’s first settlers made landfall and declared, “This is paradise!”

FORT BRAGG, CA. — In the tree canopy above our campsite, a group of silky black ravens are entertaining us. As the unofficial welcome crew at MacKerricher State Park tucked along the California coast, they are chattering on with their deep-throated croaks and caws. When they make a noise that sounds exactly like crashing bowling pins, we can’t help but smile in wonder.