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    • Weekend in Savannah: A great base at the Plant Riverside District

      A Grand Weekend In Savannah at the Plant Riverside District

      Kathy Newbern & J.S. FletcherMay 10, 2022
    • Brunch with a view on Ruby Princess

      Cruising By Yourself Without Paying Double

      Rose PalmerMay 2, 2022
    • Waterfalls at Watkins Glen State Park

      Best Things to Do In The Finger Lakes: A Four-Season Destination

      Robin CatalanoApril 11, 2022

Experiences

Weekend in Savannah: A great base at the Plant Riverside District

A Grand Weekend In Savannah at the Plant Riverside District

Kathy Newbern & J.S. FletcherMay 10, 2022
Our GOT contributors find the perfect perch for their weekend in Savannah at JW Marriott Plant Riverside District.
ExperiencesHotels & Spas0 Comments
Waterfalls at Watkins Glen State Park

Best Things to Do In The Finger Lakes: A Four-Season Destination

Robin CatalanoApril 11, 2022
Beyond the wines, these are some of the best things to do in the Finger Lakes. The varied attractions will pique the interest of any visitor.
Experiences2 Comments
A week in San Diego will be filled with beautiful sunsets

A Week in San Diego: Havin’ Fun in the Warm California Sun

Judy FreedmanApril 9, 2022
Glorious weather, amazing beaches, and fantastic culinary scene make it easy to spend a week in San Diego, exploring it and the nearby beach... Read More...
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Offbeat Sites and Quirky Museums in the Americas

GOTEditorsMarch 19, 2022
What's not to love about quirky museums and offbeat sites? While some are truly weird, others are unusual only in their singular focuses. No... Read More...
Experiences1 Comment
Hurricane Ridge Mountain VIews

Olympic National Park: What To See And Do

Debbra Dunning BrouilletteMarch 5, 2022
Olympic National Park (in the state of Washington) is one of the top ten U.S. national parks with so much to see and do. Here are the top reasons you should go.
ExperiencesUncategorized11 Comments
unumsual museums include the Witches' Museum, Norway

Quirky Museums Around the World: Odd and Unusual

GOTEditorsFebruary 26, 2022
We love stumbling upon unusual and quirky museums around the world. In these often small and focused sites, we deepen our knowledge of an area, its arts, history, and inhabitants. Here are some of our favorite ones outside the Americas.
Experiences2 Comments

Cruises

Brunch with a view on Ruby Princess

Cruising By Yourself Without Paying Double

Rose PalmerMay 2, 2022
A seasoned, solo traveler reveals the joys of cruising by yourself without paying the dreaded single supplement.
Cruises0 Comments
Death on the Nile: The Great Sphinx of Giza is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human.

A ‘Death on the Nile’ Cruise: Agatha Christie and Me

James RossFebruary 12, 2022
Inspired by Agatha Christie's mysteries, our “Death on the Nile” cruise was an unforgettable voyage that coupled romance and mystery.
Cruises0 Comments
UnCruise Adventures Rivers of Wine: Wilderness Legacy

UnCruise Adventures Rivers Of Wine: Exploring The Mighty Columbia River

Linda BarnardJanuary 21, 2021
An UnCruise Adventures Rivers of Wine excursion offers magnificent landscapes, and showcase regional wines and foods of the Pacific Northwest.
Cruises2 Comments
A Zodiac trip in the Ilulissat Icefield

Explore Greenland Aboard An Expedition Cruise

Jennifer BainNovember 21, 2020
Explore Greenland, learn about icebergs, visit Nuuk, and discover local foods during an expedition cruise with Adventure Canada.
Cruises4 Comments

Hotels & Spas

Weekend in Savannah: A great base at the Plant Riverside District

A Grand Weekend In Savannah at the Plant Riverside District

Kathy Newbern & J.S. FletcherMay 10, 2022
Our GOT contributors find the perfect perch for their weekend in Savannah at JW Marriott Plant Riverside District.
ExperiencesHotels & Spas0 Comments
Eco-friendly resorts: Earth Day 2022

Eco-Friendly Resorts In the United States, Canada and The Caribbean

Lori TripoliMarch 31, 2022
These are some of our favorite eco-friendly resorts in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, coupling luxury with environmental responsibility.
Hotels & Spas0 Comments
St. Regis Toronto Signature Ritual

The St. Regis Toronto: Modern Take on the Gilded Age

Debra SmithFebruary 19, 2022
The beautiful decor, luxury amenities and bespoke personal service of the St. Regis Toronto would meet the standards of the Astor family.
Hotels & Spas0 Comments
The exterior of The Ivey

Ivey’s Hotel, Charlotte: Luxury With A Bit Of Whimsey

Kathy Newbern & J.S. FletcherJanuary 6, 2022
The boutique Ivey’s Hotel is a perfect spot to kick back in Parisian style and explore the Queen City's glamour and rich history.
Hotels & Spas0 Comments

Food & Wine

Mustard

The National Mustard Museum in Madison, Wisconsin

Jacqueline SwartzDecember 23, 2021
The National Mustard Museum in Madison, Wisconsin claims to house the world’s largest collection of mustards and mustard memorabilia. 
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A sun-splashed village in the Luberon

Siren Call of the Luberon: Finding Bliss in Provence on a Luxury Tour

Anita Breland & Tom FaklerJune 7, 2021
Memories from an extraordinary food-and-wine journey in France's Luberon take us back to a sun-drenched land of villages perched on hillsides.
ExperiencesFood & Wine0 Comments
Westholme Tea Farm in Vancouver, British Columbia

Tea With A Twist: Canada’s Only Tea Farm

Linda BarnardMarch 18, 2021
Westholme Tea Farm is Canada’s only tea-grower, allowing you to sip Canadian tea in the place where it’s grown, British Columbia’s Vancouver Island.
Food & Wine0 Comments
Two sailboats docked in Newport, RI.

Newport Road Trip: Boats, Water, Seafood and Fresh Air

Lori TripoliJuly 29, 2020
Lori Tripoli takes a Newport road trip to an alluring destination, just 180 miles from New York City, that's long been a perfect playground for visitors.
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Travel Tips & News

Getting On Travel Wins Prestigious Lowell Thomas Award 

Getting On Travel Wins Prestigious 2021 Lowell Thomas Award 

GOTEditorsOctober 5, 2021
Getting On Travel (GOT) won recognition as a top travel blog, receiving a Silver Award in the 2021 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competiti... Read More...
Hot News8 Comments
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Getting On Travel Snags First-Place SATW Eastern Award

Irene S. LevineOctober 17, 2020
We are delighted to announce that GettingOnTravel was named “Best Blog” in the annual travel writing contest sponsored by the Eastern Chapte... Read More...
Hot News0 Comments
Last sunset in Peru before COVID-19

Life Without Travel: Following My Heart To Peru

Karin Leperi PezoAugust 19, 2020
Living solo in quarantine with closed borders, GOT Contributor Karin Leperi hopes to follow her heart to Peru as soon as she is able to.
Travel Tips3 Comments
Ginger Dingus of Mill Valley, California

Life Without Travel: Postcard from Mill Valley, California

Ginger DingusMay 18, 2020
GOT Contributor Ginger Dingus offers a glimpse of his life in Mill Valley, California (Marin County) apropos of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Travel Tips0 Comments
James McAfee of Munday Texas

Life Without Travel: Postcard from Munday, Texas

James McAfeeMay 7, 2020
GOT Contributor James McAfee offers a glimpse of his life in Munday, Texas (Knox County) apropos of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Travel Tips5 Comments
Closeup of a spider in a web in Costa Rica.

Earth Day 2020 Theme: Travel in Place

Lori TripoliApril 17, 2020
The “great pause” created by the coronavirus pandemic means that the Earth Day 2020 theme of climate action will actually involve a whole lot of resting in place and plenty of time for reflection.
ExperiencesTravel Tips0 Comments

Giveaways & Contests

The Scottevest "featherweight" lightweight travel vest for women

The Best Lightweight Travel Vest for Women (Review, Contest Ended)

GOTEditorsSeptember 11, 2019
Have pocket envy? Here are some of the reasons why you'll want this Scottevest lightweight travel vest for women for any kind of trip,
Books & GearGiveaways & Contests182 Comments

Finding The Perfect Travel Hat: A Tenth Street Hat Giveaway (contest ended)

GOTEditorsSeptember 10, 2019
Tenth Street Hats has invited the readers of GettingOnTravel to browse through their extensive catalog of hundreds of hats—filterable by brand, material, type and occasion—to find the perfect travel hat for them.
Books & GearGiveaways & Contests113 Comments

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