Nicole Robitaille

Idaho is a tucked away world of scenic landscapes that include majestic mountains, sparkling clear rivers and lakes. Whether staying in the urban paradise that is Boise, full of restaurants and modern hotels or venturing far north to a cozy lodge, there is likely going to be a lake in reach. From swimming,…

The Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is hosting the largest on-the-water holiday light display in America. After enjoying millions of twinkling lights, guests cruise to Santa’s Workshop to meet St. Nick, his elves, Rudolph, and the Grinch. Santa even calls out the children’s names to tell them he knows they’ve…

Ranked as having one of America's most beautiful golf courses, best known for a floating green on the 14th hole, the resort also has a private beach, a large spa with unusual waterfall massage, ten restaurants (including Beverly's with a wine cellar valued at $2 million), and two pools—one indoor,…

It turns out there’s no need for a passport when you feel like indulging in authentic British grub. Located in Coeur d’Alene, Crown & Thistle serves up a variety of European comfort food in an environment that will make you swear you’ve been transported across the pond! There’s always good…

The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, named one of the 25 top trails in the nation by the Rails to Trails Conservancy in 2010, is one of the longest paved biking trails in the Northwest. Much of the trail is flat with frequent restrooms and wayside rest stops, making it…

Do you enjoy the festivities that Christmas brings? Beyond the shopping and presents, there’s lots of Christmas spirit to enjoy in every state across America. Even in small towns or places that never see snow, you’ll find plenty of holiday magic, from boat parades to dazzling light displays. It doesn’t matter where…

Searching for the perfect socially distanced trip—or just some daydreaming fodder? Embrace the majesty of the United States with a look at these beautiful lakes. Click here to read more >>

When many of us consider an ideal vacation, the mind drifts immediately into a dreamy coastal village or a cottage by the lake. But if you're living life exclusively at sea level, you're missing out on the surreal magic of mountain living -- where life similarly slows down, but the world opens up…

Big cities lure us with endless lists of sights and attractions, but what about when we want to slow things down a bit? Behind the facade of the nation’s metropolises, the true authentic heart of America and the influences of old European settlers is waiting to be explored. From countryside…

All the foggy beaches and wooded mountains you could need. Few areas of the United States are as diversely beautiful as the Pacific Northwest. You probably know about the foggy beaches and wooded mountains, but that’s just the beginning—we’re talking islands teeming with wildlife, endless fields of colorful tulips, and…