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San Antonio’s west side is one of the city’s cultural hubs. Latin and Mexican-American influences are vibrantly displayed through public art and murals. The area around Guadalupe Street is an especially rich place to explore. You’ll find art around every corner, cultural centers, theaters, coffee shops, and bakeries. One of the best resources I came across was the San Antonio Neighborhood Tours sponsored by the City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs. You can download free PDFs of the guides here: http://www.saculturaltours.com/. We did the West Side Murals Y Mas Tour. It was an awesome experience that included more than 50 unique sites.

Watching the sun set on Jamaica‘s west coast is a bona fide activity. The island’s red skies are a sight to behold. I have yet to experience a better Caribbean sunset than in Jamaica. From Montego Bay all the way to Negril--famous for having the best--to Whitehouse, get your camera and Red Stripe ready for the last hours of daylight. You won’t lack for choice of seafront bars or scenic spots--from the trendy Pier One in Montego Bay to the wooden shack watering holes along Negril’s West End cliffs. Wherever you end up, there’s a very good chance you’ll get hooked on this daily sunset viewing routine.

As Phoenix heats up, many locals are desperate to escape the desert’s barren landscape and head north to Sedona. Only a two-hour drive from the city, on average, Sedona sees about 60% local valley traffic over the weekends. Route 89A, leading up to Flagstaff, provides many opportunities to veer off course and wander the many trailheads in Sedona. One particular trail is the West Fork Oak Creek Trail. Temperatures are at least 20 degrees cooler here and provides relief from the consistent 101-115 temps. You’ll find water holes and rivers and shade under the evergreens to keep cool and refreshed. Pack a picnic and spend a few hours exploring this trail as it weaves and winds through the forest and up against cliffs and the water’s edge. Hop from rock to rock crossing the stream at five different points along the trail. You won’t sweat too much here as it’s a fairly easy 3 mile stroll. You’ll know when you get to the end of the marked trail - it ventures on but I have yet to figure out how to follow it further to its 14-mile stretch. $9 entrance fee for the day. Word of advice: Get there EARLY to find parking during the weekend and summer months.

Cooler weather and fewer visitors make this coastal Virginia destination ideal for off-season outdoor adventures, like kayaking and hiking in state parks.

Step off the Boardwalk and enjoy strawberry picking, oyster farm tours, and Chesapeake Bay sunsets.

Slow down and explore charming towns, scenic hikes, and dark skies across West Virginia.

Waterfalls, quiet trails, scenic highways, and remote campsites make digital detoxing in West Virginia’s outdoors effortless.

Kayak, go whitewater rafting, and chase waterfalls through West Virginia this summer.

As the nation turns 250, Southern states are commemorating both the birth of American democracy and the diverse communities that continue to shape its future.

Noteworthy museums, inventive galleries, and music fests await in Richmond, Virginia.

Fish all year in the angler’s paradise of Virginia Beach with tips from Afar and learn from Jim Root, host of the new travel show, “Just Landed.”

From ancient mountains and natural wonders to charming towns and creative communities, West Virginia should be on every adventurer’s list.

The low-cost startup is expanding on the East Coast, West Coast, and in the Midwest—with promotional fares as low as $39 each way.

Get out of the big cities and into nature, with a trip to these beautiful small towns throughout the U.S.

Key West’s Bahama Village dates back centuries. Now, initiatives and exhibits are helping spotlight its Black history.