Travel

Step back in time at the elegant Gasparilla Inn & Club in Boca Grande.

A quick trip to Sarasota proves that the Gulf Coast always has something more to offer.

Test your limits in paradise during an exhilarating stay at the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa.

Unwind and unplug at Petit St. Vincent, a private island in the Grenadines.

In the madness that is Miami, The Palms Hotel & Spa offers an unusually tranquil vacation spot. But don’t worry, you won’t miss out on the excitement.

Denison friends and guests will be cruising down to the beautiful Hawks Cay Resort & Marina Friday, Oct. 2. through Sunday, Oct. 4.

At Journey’s End Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2015-08-13 01:42 Ernest Hemingway once said, “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” The journey to Key West provides a perfect example, with 100 shades of turquoise and emerald green water surrounding each side of the highway. A deep sense of relaxation washes over you and breathless adoration of our Floridian treasure begins – not the gold bar kind found on sunken ships, but the priceless one. After a sigh and revelation, your brain signals start to fire: Slow down, let go, deep breath, no stress allowed – this is Jimmy Buffet land! A trip to explore The Marker – a new boutique hotel in Key West – reminds us that this quirky Florida fishing town always has something new to offer.Read more about At Journey’s End

LIGHTING THE WAY Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Fri, 2015-08-07 06:44 It’s hard to imagine a place more nautical, rugged and beloved as Door County, Wis. The county, a peninsula that juts out into Lake Michigan, is home to 11 lighthouses, 34 named islands and dozens more memorable quirks – like the area’s affection for cheese curds, cherries, salted caramel desserts and fish boils. Travel to Door County to trek through untouched islands and climb some of the country’s most storied lighthouses with breathtaking views.Read more about LIGHTING THE WAY

Island in the Sun Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2015-08-06 12:13 Ican’t go to sleep at night without checking to make sure my door is locked. Ever. I’m an overly paranoid, light sleeper who gets stirred by the slightest noise.That changed last month. I traveled to Parrot Cay, a private island in the Turks & Caicos. For the first time ever, I felt safe and comfortable enough in my surroundings to go to sleep without locking the doors. Celebrities are jet setting from all over the globe to claim a piece of Parrot Cay. See why this private island is worth the quick trip from Florida.Read more about Island in the Sun

Panama Rising Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2015-08-06 09:34 Some are calling it the new Costa Rica.I’ve never been to Costa Rica, but from what I’ve seen and heard, Panama definitely rivals it – in beauty, history and adventure.Visitors and residents can sense that the country is on the cusp of something great. And after four days of exploring Panama, so could I.The country celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the famed Panama Canal in August and is in the middle of a massive project to expand the locks to accommodate heavier, larger ships. The southernmost country in Central America is having a breakthrough moment as the Panama Canal turns 100 and tourism begins to climb.Read more about Panama Rising