Travel
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Chart a Course: Famous Ships You Can Visit Across America and Beyond
Ahoy, mate! Vacations often revolve around road trips to national parks, theme parks, or beaches, but for a more nautical-themed adventure, may we suggest climbing aboard a ship? Across America and around the world, historical ships have docked at museums…
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Places of Note: 34 Bucket-List Destinations for Music Lovers
Art lovers have the Louvre. History buffs have Washington, D.C. Adrenaline junkies have theme parks. And music lovers have … this list. Cheapism mined rankings, reviews, and plenty of personal experience to compile a catalog of music venues and other…
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These Affordable Summer Day Trips for Kids Help Make the Most of Your City
As the weather gets warmer and the days last longer, now is the perfect time for kids to embrace their sense of adventure and explore the city they call home. And the best part is that creating memorable experiences doesn’t…
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40 Under-The-Radar Boating Destinations Across the Country
The world is 70% water, yet many boaters end up in the same popular lakes, ports, and harbors. We want to show some love to the hidden gems around the U.S. (and one on the Canadian border) so boaters can…
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A Bit Provincial: 17 Canadian Tourist Traps to Avoid
Entrepreneurial Americans are all too happy to see travelers parted from their money at tourist traps across the U.S., but dubious destinations don’t stop at the northern border. What makes a place worthwhile as a tourist attraction differs from person…
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70 Free Things to Do in America’s Most Popular Cities
Whether you’re on vacation or you just want to learn more about the city you live in, there are many free activities and events to take advantage of all over the United States. From West Coast sunset vistas to South…
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Still Buying Headphones at the Airport? Here are 10 Common Airport Mistakes To Avoid
There’s almost nothing good about going to the airport. Between TSA agents, security checkpoints, and carry-on bag restrictions, there are always about 1,000 things that can go wrong. So why…
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The One Absolutely-Can’t-Miss, Must-Do Thing in Every State
The U.S. is packed with must-sees and must-dos, but even the most ambitious traveler with an unlimited budget is unlikely to get to everything over the course of a lifetime.…
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ChatGPT Can Make Planning Your Next Vacation a Breeze. Here’s How
Traveling is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but the sheer amount of time and effort it takes to plan a trip can turn people off from the experience entirely. Luckily,…
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24 Bucket-List Places to Take Your Kids
Parents are afforded roughly 18 summers to take their children on family vacations that not only shape their development as human beings, but also provide entertainment and create lasting memories…
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20 Beach Vacation Spots Where Time Stands Still
Beach bum? History buff? In several vacation-ready spots around the country, you won’t have to choose. From Victorian homes to turn-of-the-century boardwalks and imposing old forts, we’ve found 20 coastal…
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12 Beautiful and Unusual Rest Stops Across America
Road trips have been part of the American experience since Henry Ford made cars affordable for the masses — and strategically scheduled stops along the way are part of what…
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Wikipedia’s Free, No B.S. Travel Guide Is the Best Way To Plan Your Next Vacation
Before you fork over money for a travel agent, a paperback guide, and a phrasebook, you need to get with the times and consider your digital options. After all, you can…
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Vapes on a Plane: Get Ready for the Biggest Complaint of This Summer’s Travel Season
It seems like there’s a new plane travel woe every summer. In the last few years especially, it’s been a wild ride, with everything from flight attendant abuse and unruly…
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How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off (or Worse) When You’re on Vacation
Beautiful locales can also be home to some dangerous characters. As the summer travel season ramps up, the last thing you want is to have a trip marred by becoming…
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30 Fun Under-the-Radar American Road Trips You Can Take in a Day
If you’re planning a road trip this summer, you won’t be alone. Many people will be driving than flying after the air travel debacles of the past year and the…
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Want a Free (or Possibly Cheap) Lighthouse? The U.S. Government Can Hook You Up
Always dreamed of owning your very own lighthouse? You’re in luck because the government is ready to give a few away and auction others. There are, of course, some rules that…
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Shore Enough: The 50 Most Beautiful Beaches in America
As summer kicks off, hitting the beach may be on our to-do list. From the sandy shores of popular Florida beaches to smaller lake beaches, there are shores in every…
