The itinerary: A relaxing stop in the Ozarks

You don’t have to be a guest at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri’s Ozark Mountains to enjoy the resort’s rustic cottage-style Cedar Creek Spa. It features 11 treatment rooms, a candlelit grotto pool and ice room, a salon, and a bridal suite. Treatments include fireside massages and an Ozark rain experience. Reservations are recommended. The resort is in Ridgedale, Mo., about 10 miles south of Branson. 417-339-5201; www.bigcedar.com.

— Sandy Guerra-Cline

111 Shops in New York That You Must Not Miss: Unique Finds and Local Treasures

by Susan Lusk and Mark Gabor; Emons Publishers, $20

This is a fun guide to retailers around the city, from well-known emporiums like Eataly and ABC Carpet & Home, to unusual specialty shops selling books, vintage jewelry, skateboards, hats, lingerie and more.

Places for Passion: The 75 Most Romantic Destinations in the World

by Pepper Schwartz and Janet Lever; Frommer’s, $23

This book offers inspiration for couples’ getaways, from sophisticated cities and exotic destinations to beaches, resorts and outdoor adventures around the world. Schwartz, a “love and relationships expert” for AARP, is also one of the experts on A&E Networks’ FYI channel’s reality series Married at First Sight.

— The Associated Press

The history of camping

There’s more to Amarillo than the Cadillac Ranch and the 72-ounce steak challenge at the Big Texan. One quirky and free option is the Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum. It’s filled with rare vintage trailers displayed with period camping gear. The indoor venue even boasts a camping bus from RV, the movie starring the late Robin Williams. Dogs on leashes are welcome. 4341 Canyon Drive, Amarillo. 806-358-4891; www.rvmuseum.net.

— Myscha Theriault, Tribune News Service

This story was originally published December 6, 2014 at 6:00 AM with the headline "The itinerary: A relaxing stop in the Ozarks."