Three Off-the-Beaten Path Summer Vacation Destinations

According to recent research, 66% of survey respondents are more interested in travel now than they were before the pandemic. Over 75% of travel spend, is now domestic, meaning Americans will spend more time hitting popular summer vacation destinations within the good old U.S. of A. No matter how you do the math, it adds… Continue reading Three Off-the-Beaten Path Summer Vacation Destinations

6 Connecticut Winter Activities for Non-Skiers: The Perfect Way to Spend a Cold Day

Connecticut day trips are a great way to bust the boredom of gloomy winter weather, but if you think you’re limited in options by the snow or cold, don’t worry. We’ve put together our top 6 Connecticut winter activities for non-skiers, to help you get out and explore this winter. These experiences offer some great… Continue reading 6 Connecticut Winter Activities for Non-Skiers: The Perfect Way to Spend a Cold Day

Go Kart Racing In Connecticut – Thrill on the World’s Largest Indoor Track

Our First Experience Go Kart Racing on the World’s Largest Indoor Track Speed is not a thrill I typically pursue, so I approached Supercharged go kart racing in Connecticut with a fair degree of trepidation. Supercharged offers two racetracks. One is more compact, offering thrill enthusiasts a high number of hairpin turns. While some are… Continue reading Go Kart Racing In Connecticut – Thrill on the World’s Largest Indoor Track

Rescued Animals Find a Ray of Light in Connecticut

It isn’t every day that you find an interesting travel destination that also offers hope for rescued animals, but Ray of Light Farm in Connecticut is just such a place. Nestled in the back roads of East Haddam, not far from the famous Gillette Castle mansion, the farm offers sanctuary to abandoned animals as well… Continue reading Rescued Animals Find a Ray of Light in Connecticut

A Former Stage Actor Builds Gillette Castle in Connecticut, Hides Its Secrets for Years

Traveling across New England, it isn’t uncommon to find historical residences, but Gillette Castle in Connecticut sets the stage, so to speak, for a unique experience and day trip. Entering the twilight years of his life, actor, playwright, director and innovator, William Gillette, built a stone house atop the Seven Sisters mountain range overlooking the… Continue reading A Former Stage Actor Builds Gillette Castle in Connecticut, Hides Its Secrets for Years