She Buys Travel

The roar of engines, the gleam of chrome, and a sea of leather-clad enthusiasts stretching as far as the eye can see – welcome to the quiet South Dakota town of Sturgis, which transforms into the world’s largest motorcycle rally every August. Thousands of riders and fans converge for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the annual 10-day celebration of two-wheeled freedom.

Imagine the mouthwatering scent of thick, juicy tri-tip sizzling over open red oak coals, the sound of ...

Looking for an easy, laid-back weekend trip? Clarksville is a perfect drive destination, just under an hour from Nashville and an easy road trip from nearby cities like Louisville, St. Louis or Atlanta. I visited with writer friends over the summer and fell in love with its small-town charm. Autumn brings a whole new level of cozy, from fiery riverfront foliage to fir...

Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley called me back, three decades after my first journey to Lexington.

Beauty in the long-view vista and the downtown spaces played a big part in that call.

Picture the western side of the state, with West Virginia 57 miles further west and Roanoke 54 driving miles to the south.

Both trips wrapped around my girl’s...

When I heard about OKANA, I expected another chaotic family waterpark. Instead, I discovered a resort that feels just as inviting for a girls’ weekend as it does for a family vacation.. Opened by the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma City, OKANA blends luxury cabanas, adults-only nightlife, and spa indulgences with late-night waterpark access. From poolside cocktails to sp...