High, dry, and lonesome, the valley stretches north into endlessness. East and west, sun-burnt sandstone cliffs and red-rock canyons rise into the crisp blue sky, as the deserted two-lane highway meanders through a landscape of golden sagebrush, willows, cottonwoods, and untouched wilderness.

Couples looking for a mid-week romantic summer getaway can leave the urban jungle behind by heading to the seaside town of Beach Haven at the south end of Long Beach Island. Here you'll find a quaint 1886 Queen Anne style Victorian B&B, pristine wetland with kayak launches, sandy beaches, bike paths, public tennis courts and fine dining.

With Halloween approaching, you may already have visions of ghosts on your mind. But if you want the opportunity to learn more about the paranormal, and maybe even catch a glimpse of a ghoul or two, head down to Charleston, SC.

Situated halfway between Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island, Charleston is famous for polite manners, great down-home cooking and exquisite nineteenth century homes. But it is also known as a hotbed of paranormal activity.

When you hear the clip-clop of hooves, smell the syrupy sweet aroma of shoo-fly pie, spot colorful hex signs on the side of barns and observe men with long beards and black hats riding their horse-drawn buggies down rural roads, you'll know you're in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

Lancaster County is the heart and soul of "Penn Dutch," as the home of the Amish people living in this region west of Philadelphia is commonly called, and over five million people every year visit towns in Penn Dutch whose strange names include Bird-in-Hand, Paradise and Intercourse.

There is a secret that most Midwesterners would like to keep that way--a state park that rivals many of the over crowded national parks for natural beauty, history, and family fun. Where, you might ask? In the southern Black Hills of South Dakota. 

You can't buy love, but shouldn't romance be affordable? Centrally located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville has been ranked by Frommer's as one of the world's top must-see cities. Known as the "Paris of the South," this lively city offers metropolitan culture and intrigue without the high price tag. Lovebirds looking to pinch pennies can nest in this scenic mountain city and enjoy a romantic getaway without sacrificing style.