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Stay Awhile in Wytheville, Virginia
Even if you find yourself in Wytheville, Virginia while en route to another destination in the U.S., a couple of days spent exploring this charming small town can be a wonderful part of that road trip. Because whether you are a history buff, a nature lover, a culture vulture or a road warrior, there are plenty of things to do in Wytheville for all of you.
Best Things to do in Verona, Italy
Romeo and Juliet may have made “Fair Verona” a household name, but this northern Italian city is a great destination for many other reasons. Here are some of the best things to do in Verona, Italy including a couple of truly hidden gems.
Slowing the Pace at ‘Tween Waters on Captiva Island
“Shelling?” I kept asking my landlocked Canadian self, when I was told that this is one of the most popular things to do on Captiva Island, one of Florida’s Gulf Coast barrier islands just north of Fort Myers. I found it hard to believe that in today’s fast-paced world of digital multi-tasking, on-demand everything and short-attention-spans-everywhere that people would actually engage in something this, well, analog. Regardless, I would soon have the chance to find out if shelling on Captiva Island was really a thing or not.