Travel
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Coolest Tiny Home Rentals on Airbnb and Vrbo
It’s said that good things come in small packages, and that’s certainly true of many Vrbo and Airbnb tiny house accommodations. Over the past few years, the houses have become a far-reaching phenomenon, and it’s easy to see why. They’re…
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This Is Why Your Summer Vacation Will Cost More This Year
With lockdowns in full force and health concerns a constant companion, 72% of Americans skipped summer vacations in 2020. Change is on the horizon, however, as people look to make up for lost time. More than 47.7 million Americans were…
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78 Weird Tourist Attractions Across America
Millions of people have been to bucket-list attractions like Gettysburg and the Grand Canyon. Far fewer have had the privilege of visiting a building shaped like a giant muskie. Every state in the country has offbeat attractions, from the amusing…
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30 Crazy-Expensive Glamping Retreats for Upscale Social Distancing
If camping is all about unwinding in the great outdoors, glamping — or glamorous camping — is all about doing the same while retaining as many creature comforts as possible. Originating from 19th century African safaris, this luxurious form of…
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24 Affordable Camper Alternatives for Escaping the Crowds
If you own a recreational vehicle, your summer RV season might have started months ago when you began plotting your route and reserving sites. If you don’t own one, there are plenty of reasons not to. They’re big; they’re expensive;…
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Fascinating Facts About Water Parks — and a Few Disturbing Ones
Waterparks have been among the most popular summertime recreation attractions for decades. Here’s everything you never knew or never thought to ask about them. Related:Â The 20 Best Water Parks Across America 85 Million People Attend Water Parks Each Year One…
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30 Serene and Secluded Lakes Worth the Drive
Summer isn’t summer without some time spent on a lake. Yet after months of staying home, visiting a lake is not a unique proposition and is probably on many folks’…
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Best Spots for Comfort Food Across the South
“Comfort food” means many things to different people, and it can also look a little different depending on where you travel. Whether you find it at a hole-in-the-wall diner, your…
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13 Effective Sunscreens That Will Leave You With Money to Burn
Sunscreen should be worn year-round as part of an everyday routine, not just on hot, sunny days or at the beach — and most people don’t use enough. Dermatologists recommend…
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Bird Watchers Flock to These 15 Prime Spots Across America
For many, bird-watching is a casual backyard diversion; for others, it’s a hobby that demands top-notch binoculars and a good travel-rewards card. If you’re the latter kind of birder —…
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Breathtaking Roads That Are Only Open Part of the Year
Nature has its charms in any season, but the colder ones make many destinations harder to access, particularly in mountainous areas. For that reason, it’s important to take advantage when…
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30 Vintage Photos of Patriotic Places Across America
Independence Day may still be short some of the usual parades this year, but it doesn’t mean you can’t still take a walk down memory lane and virtually visit a…
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15 Iconic Movie and TV Beaches You Need to Visit
California’s stunning and photogenic sandy shores have appeared in countless TV shows, as well as classic films such as “Forrest Gump” and “The Karate Kid.” But they’re not alone. Hollywood…
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Coolest Vacation Rentals Near Your Favorite Baseball Stadium
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack and rent me a cool place to stay. Believe it or not, in Pensacola, Florida, it’s possible to stay overnight at an actual…
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The History of American Jeans: From Railroad to Runway
Blue jeans have a long history in this country. Invented in the late 1800s, America introduced jeans to the world during World War II, and now people almost everywhere wear…
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18 Out-of-This-World Things to Do in Roswell, New Mexico on UFO Day
If you know anything about Roswell, New Mexico, it’s probably that something is believed to have crashed there in July 1947. The Roswell Daily Record quoted military sources as saying…
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How Road Trips Have Changed Over the Past 50 Years
Over the past year, the pandemic led many of us to rediscover the simple joy of the road trip. Though a cherished national pastime, piling into the car for hours…
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24 Secluded Beach Paradises Around the World
After months of self-quarantine, you may be ready for that beach trip, but still not equipped to cope with crowds. Luckily, there are plenty of secluded stretches of sand to…
