Destinations
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How COVID-19 Has Changed Labor Day Travel Hot Spots
With the end of summer comes Labor Day weekend, which in years past has signaled one last trip to close out the season. As it turns out, this year doesn’t look much different, despite a pandemic — except for the…
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One of Chicago’s Best Seafood Restaurants Is Open for Takeout
No matter where you are in America — even away from the coasts — tasty seafood options aren’t far away. Once you decide to forgo the national chains, get off the beaten path, and take a chance on some local…
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Pittsburgh Has One of the Oldest Hole-in-the-Wall Bars in the Country
Pittsburgh Gooski’s is beloved in Pittsburgh for its friendly bar service, cheap drinks, wings and Polish pierogies, and floor-shaking punk concerts, but their online presence is so little that it’s impossible to pin down when precisely they opened — the…
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20 Things You Never Knew About New England
New England is a fascinating and colorful corner of the country, a region steeped in history punctuated by the legendary events of the Colonial times. It’s also a place known for its picturesque coastline, mountains, and vibrant cities. And while…
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31 Historic Places Across America That You Can Tour Virtually
While most of us in the U.S. are sheltering in place at home, travel seems like a distant memory (or wishful thinking) these days. But social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t explore historic places across the country and discover something…
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The Best Takeout Mexican Restaurants Across the Country
There’s no need to sit down at a restaurant for tip-top Mexican food, much less head south of the border. The U.S. boasts Mexican restaurants serving delicious, authentic fare from coast to coast for delivery or takeout. Some are humble…
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51 Free Walking Tours From Across the U.S.
Pop on those comfy shoes. Locals and tourists alike can learn much about a place by pounding the pavement. Free walking tours offer an up-close — and thrifty — way…
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Best Small Towns to Visit in Spring
Ah, spring. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, kites are flying, and seasonal festivals are packed with people who’ve been cooped up inside for far too long. Few places offer…
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30 Free Things to Do in Ireland
There are always deals to be had and ways to get to a dream destination such as Ireland — but the place isn’t typically known as a budget destination; if…
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13 Budget European Vacations for Avoiding the Crowds
Finding a vacation destination that’s both budget friendly and not overrun by crowds is no small feat, particularly at a time when overtourism is becoming increasingly problematic for some of…
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35 Affordable Spring Break Destinations for Families
It’s been a long stretch since the holidays, and spring break has never looked sweeter. For some much-needed time off from work and school, there are plenty of family-friendly spring…
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18 Travel Destinations Where One Visit Isn’t Enough
The top travel destinations have so much to offer that visitors keep coming back again and again. Think Greece, with its countless ancient monuments and thousands of picturesque islands; Italy,…
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14 Warm Weather Destinations for Reconnecting With Nature
While winter encompasses much of the United States and has you holed up dreaming of sunnier days, the fact is that you don’t have to leave the country to find…
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16 Beautiful Destinations That Are Cheaper in the Spring
The arrival of spring often inspires wanderlust as we shake off the chill of winter, but finding an affordable destination to plan an escape can sometimes be a challenge. Thankfully…
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22 Travel Destinations You Can Visit on $20 a Day
Few people know the world better than travel bloggers, particularly when it comes to places that can be visited on the cheap. So, Cheapism tapped bloggers for their recommendations regarding…
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Indoor Pools in All 50 States to Make You Forget It’s Winter
Sunscreen is not required, and there’s no need to invest in a pool of your own. Whether it’s 60 degrees and raining or 0 degrees and snowing, there’s an indoor…
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How Travel Will Change in 2020 and Beyond
The travel industry keeps evolving with new technology and global changes. Here are the trends shaping trips. (
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Top 16 Affordable Destinations for Winter Sun
When temperatures drop and snow blankets the ground, satisfy a vitamin D craving on the cheap by hopping a plane to a sunny domestic destination, or perhaps even a Caribbean…
