Bed and breakfast. The mere mention of those three words usually elicits one of two responses. Enthusiasm from those who genuinely love sharing their morning with complete strangers after sleeping on a bed of dubious quality. And eye-rolling from those…
While many travelers struggle to accumulate enough rewards points to book a paltry domestic flight, there are those who have managed to jet around the world like royalty (or something close to it), using points alone. Here are the tales…
Leaf-peeping season is just around the corner, a time that inspires nature lovers to hit the road in search of the season’s vibrant displays of color in picturesque and bucolic settings. While driving along famed foliage routes is one way…
A good drink doesn’t come cheap most places. Except during happy hour, when two-for-one specials and savings on wine, beer, cocktails, and food make it easy to buy a round for your friends or even pick up the tab if…
America’s National Park Service is more than 100 years old. Yellowstone was the very first national park, recognized by Congress in 1872. But the agency didn’t become official until President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act of 1916, in the…
For tourists looking for the ultimate in free sightseeing, the most utilitarian attraction may be none other than a public restroom. There are bathrooms around the world that draw crowds not simply for their intended purpose, but to be seen…
In contrast to President Donald Trump’s recent disparaging remarks, Baltimore, affectionately nicknamed Charm City, offers locals and visitors alike plenty to explore, including a rich history, diverse culture, delicious food…
For most people, camping is all about getting lost in the wilderness, but it doesn’t have to be. Beach bums on a budget, rejoice: There are tons of places to…
More than a collection of concerts, music festivals are supposed to be an experience of their own. That’s why the best ones are as much about the setting and social…
Packed with America-themed holidays, summer is the season of patriotism, coming to a head on Independence Day. In some places, however, Fourth of July festivities and spectacular fireworks are just…
While the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the pyramids in Egypt are classic choices for travel photographs, there are countless lesser known destinations that are equally — if not more…
Every year, amusement parks unveil new attractions to give their loyal fans new thrills. For people with annual passes who go several times a year, that means they can always…
You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a fabulous Fourth of July getaway. In many places, it’s still possible to find accommodations well under $200 per night for…
Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer and one of the most popular three-day weekends of the year. If your holiday weekend schedule doesn’t already involve a backyard cookout…
Summer is nearly here, and for many, that means it’s time to start finalizing vacation plans. For many, the consideration, however, isn’t where do I want to go, but where…
Puerto Rican cuisine often gets lumped into the general “Latin food” or “Spanish food” categories, but it has its own rich culture to explore. African roots (all the mashed plantains),…
America’s many national parks can give visitors a breath of fresh air — or suffocate them with crowds. All-stars such as Yosemite and the Grand Canyon attract millions of people a…
Most restaurants want to pack in as many diners as possible to maximize profits, but that isn’t always the case. Some tiny eateries buck conventional wisdom by instead focusing on…