Articles by Diane di Costanzo

There’s not another harbor district quite like the wharves and ports that give Newport its name. The food scene is a gourmand’s dream come true, especially if the gourmand in question is a lobster lover….

Iowa City, Iowa, is a place with a black-and-gold heart. Those are the University of Iowa’s colors, after all — and a theme all over campus. But this proud little city along the Iowa River…

“All-American” and “old-fashioned” are the terms frequently used to describe Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Indeed, the town of Rehoboth presents like a movie set of a 1950s-era beach town. There’s the broad and weathered boardwalk, lined…

Cincinnati is justifiably proud of the way it has revitalized its riverfront, downtown and historic neighborhoods. There’s also a whole lot of Cincy pride for the city’s small-batch breweries, many of which offer inspired food,…

Move over San Francisco: Tiny Asheville, North Carolina was number one on a Yelp “Top U.S. Foodie Destinations” list, knocking San Fran down a peg. Not one to rest on its laurels, this mountain town…

A long weekend in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is easily divided into three daylong itineraries, with visits to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge to the north, Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the south and the rollicking town…