Summertime brings longer days and warm-weather wanderlust. Whether you hit a park, take a tour, attend an event, drive a scenic byway, or explore a destination dish by dish, there are many ways to have fun this summer across the…
All-inclusive resorts make vacations easy and can be a good value considering all they have to offer, especially when they’re not in faraway tropical locales. Although they’ve long been associated with romantic Caribbean vacations and overseas adventures, there are plenty of all-inclusive…
Insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, and wasps have always been a major drawback of the summer months, and with many people opting out of summer getaways to stay home, it won’t be easy escaping critters in your own backyard. An invasive…
For seniors seeking to shed the burden of owning a home during retirement, the traditional path is often a retirement community. However, more seniors are opting for a different approach — living at sea on commercial cruise ships, whether part-time…
There are plenty of reasons to look forward to summer, not the least of which is the endless variety of festivals that take place in every state in the country. From music and film festivals to celebrations of aviation and…
Move over, Disney. There’s no need to spend several thousand on a Florida dream vacation. While theme parks and fancy resorts snag a large chunk of tourists’ attention (and dollars), the Sunshine State has plenty of getaways that won’t drain…
Established in 1919, Zion National Park has welcomed visitors to its breathtaking environs for over a century. Its trademark reddish canyon walls make sunrises and sunsets an unparalleled viewing experience,…
Spending lazy days at the lake might be the most American of vacations. Afternoons in a canoe, evenings making s’mores by the fire — trips to the lake are all…
A few days at the beach can be a great way to escape everyday life and enjoy some simple pleasures — collecting seashells, watching the sun set, and perhaps surfing…
Have you ever had a barbecue bucket list? If you’re an avowed meat-eater, you probably should. Smoked meats of all kinds have a long history in the United States, and…
From the blare of jet planes to the drone of TVs, modern society bombards us with sound. Many travelers are seeking a little peace and quiet, and since the pandemic,…
Not everyone has the gumption to hike the entire 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail, a trek commonly known as a thru-hike. But if you’re tackling one of the world’s…
Yosemite is one of America’s crown jewels. What better way to enjoy 5-star scenery than with a 5-star rating on a Yosemite National Park vacation rental home? Our list includes…
Situated in Montana’s Rocky Mountains, Glacier National Park is a stunning wilderness area spanning over 1,500 square miles. For many vacationing in the region, it’s a destination for hiking, biking,…
Cruises lines are constantly competing for the best new amenities, and the rush to recover from the pandemic’s catastrophic effect on business has made it even more important to lure…
If asked to picture the rainiest place in the U.S., you might immediately summon images of the Pacific Northwest where the fog seems to hover nearly every day and the…
It’s a big country with lots of history, so it’s no surprise that each of the 50 states has at least one unusual story to tell. Here’s a collection of…
When asked to name the best art institutions in America, there are some museums that just roll off peoples’ tongues: The Met. The MoMA. The Getty. All of the Smithsonian…