Travel

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    Harry Potter-Themed Airbnbs and Vrbos of All Snapes and Sizes

    It’s been 25 years since Harry Potter donned the Sorting Hat and joined the ranks of Gryffindor, and yet people still can’t get enough of the wizarding world. That staying power is driven in part by the series’ fans and…

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    Travel Trailers That Are Cooler Than Your House

    If you have ever wondered what high-tech hotel suites on wheels look like, you’re in for a treat with these 10 travel trailers that include top-notch features and luxurious floor plans. There’s at least one on the list for every…

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    Cool Barn Conversions Across America

    Barn conversions have become a popular trend, with farms dating as far back as the 1700s getting transformed into magnificent homes, restaurants, and venues. Many of these spaces retain traditional architecture features barns are known for — wood sliding doors,…

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    50 Tourist Hot Spots and the Fascinating Stories They Tell

    America’s popular summer tourist spots — whether visited in person via a virtual road trip — are often destinations imbued with layers of history, symbolism, memorable moments and sometimes, just plain ol’ surprises. Join us as we traverse the country…

  • Senior man and woman couple on bicycles enjoying changing leaf colors during autumn in a park with lots of trees, selective focus, trees with beginning yellow and orange leaves

    12 Budget Vacation Destinations for Seniors

    One benefit of being retired is the luxury of time. Many seniors enjoy a fair amount of flexibility, which means ample opportunity to save big bucks on travel. By vacationing during the off-season and pouncing on limited-time specials, savvy seniors…

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    30 Signs You’re a New Yorker

    Being from New York gives you a certain attitude, fast-paced and totally unique, even a bit rough around the edges. There are aspects to everyday life that get so ingrained, it can be easy to forget that they don’t apply…

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    Amusement Parks: Then and Now

    When you were a kid, amusement parks seemed gigantic. If revisiting the same parks seems different now, it’s not just your childhood memories that have changed. Theme parks are under…

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    25 Cities With Great Public Transportation

    Renting a car during a city-focused vacation can be a drag. Not only is renting a car outrageously expensive, but having to be responsible for parking and navigating traffic and…

  • A swimmer takes part in a photoshoot to advertise the new 'sky pool' near Embassy Gardens in south-west London.

    Laps of Luxury: The World’s Most Amazing Pools

    Most of us understand the enticement of pretty much any swimming pool if the sun is beating down upon us and the temperatures are soaring. But there are pools, and…

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    These Stunning Custom Airstream RVs Are Perfect for a Summer Getaway

    Few American products are as iconic as the Airstream. Introduced in the 1930s with the Clipper model, not many trailers have invoked as much American nostalgia as these. But recognizable…

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    The Most Beautiful Restaurant in Every State

    We rely on our favorite restaurants for a delicious meal, especially when they’ve reached iconic status. But some gorgeous restaurants serve up a feast not just for the taste buds,…

  • The Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, Zhangjiajie, China

    21 Bucket List Experiences for Adrenaline Junkies

    Traveling is enough of a thrill for most people, but some adrenaline junkies thirst for a more heart-pounding experience than placid sightseeing trips. Adventures abound all over the world, even…

  • Drive-In food tray on a 1950 Chevy Pickup displayed at the Arroyo Valley Car Show in the village of Arroyo Grande, California

    30 Classic Drive-In Restaurants That Are Still Going Strong

    There’s nothing like a drive-in to conjure memories of a simpler time, when less than a buck could buy you a juicy burger and fries. Like a lot of the…

  • Nashville, TN, USA-April 5, 2016: The Union Station Hotel on Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee

    Enchanting Historic Hotels in Every State

    American history is carried forward in many forms — from official monuments and museums to entire communities. But there is a surprising amount of history in our nation’s hotels, too.…

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    How to Earn Money Working From Your RV

    Living on the road while ticking off spectacular destinations on your bucket list is the point of RV life, but getting tied to a job in one location to help…

  • Erawan Falls, Erawan National Park, Thailand, closeup of a few trees with a waterfall in the background amongst trees

    22 Magical Waterfalls Perfect for a Refreshing Swim

    There are few things more refreshing on a hot summer day than taking a dip under a cascading waterfall. But while there are stunning and well-known falls around the country…

  • A Costco Wholesale store in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. Costco is a combined department store and supermarket that sells in bulk and requires a club membership to shop. Customers are visible at the store entrance and cars are in the parking lot.

    Best Outdoor Gear for Summer at Costco

    Summer’s scorching temperatures may make an afternoon at an air-conditioned Costco sound tempting, indeed — especially now that free samples are back. But during your quest for rotisserie chickens and…

  • Boston Common, Charles River and Back Bay

    33 Idyllic Parks That Bring Nature to the City

    Famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted said every city should have a large park for the “unbending of the faculties.” He designed some of America’s most famous grounds, beginning with…