Having more time for travel is one of the biggest perks of being retired, and this list of travel discounts can help seniors cut their vacation costs. Starting at age 50 (the minimum age for AARP membership), you can cash…
Beaches offer a relaxing escape when temperatures warm, but besides a chance to swim in the ocean, many beaches in America also offer visitors rare natural spectacles, breathtaking views, and unique experiences. Here are a range of locations across the…
Summer is often associated with sandy beach days and dips in the ocean, but what if the beach just doesn’t do it for you? Unpack your swimsuits and put away your boogie boards: There are more than enough stunning destinations…
New York City is among the most expensive places in the world to live or to visit, but it’s also among the richest in free or inexpensive things to do and cheap places to eat. If you’re planning a visit…
There were already legions of loyal food truck fanatics who always preferred restaurants on wheels before the pandemic. But when America’s restaurant industry collapsed, a whole lot of sit-down traditionalists realized that they’d been ignoring gems that had been hiding…
As summer arrives in full force, in many places, so do the bugs. If you’re like most outdoor enthusiasts, mosquitoes and black flies are on your list of things to avoid on summer vacation. To help you plan your vacation…
Long before supermarkets, general stores were at the heart of Americans’ commercial lives, especially in smaller rural communities where they served as a town hub. Remnants of this outmoded way…
More than any other postwar decade, the 1960s are as much a legend as they are an actual decade — and one full of contradictions, meaning different things to different…
It’s no secret that state fairs are home to some of the craziest foods you can stomach, but theme parks are no slouch, either. While you tend to find a…
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…
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…
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.…
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),…
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,…