There is so much to do and see on the Las Vegas Strip that it can be difficult to break away from it. But once you do — whether it’s because you’re on a budget, don’t gamble, or want a…
Disney offers so many fun fan experiences within its iconic (albeit pricey) theme parks and beyond that it’s hard to keep track of them all. Do you feel like taking a trip to a galaxy far, far away or venturing…
Longing for a spectacular soak? The world’s most breathtaking hot tubs can be found in places you wouldn’t necessarily expect: at the bottom of snowy mountains, housed within igloos, inside treehouses, or atop cliffs. In anticipation of the days when…
If Halloween gets you in the mood to rewatch your favorite horror classics, perhaps you’d also like to visit where they were filmed. While many movies are shot on secluded sound stages, these 21 spots are real movie locations that…
The popularity of A-frame cabins soared from the mid-1950s through the 1970s as Americans with disposable income looked for inexpensive ways to build a vacation home. While they might not be as popular as they once were, A-frames still have…
Forget your Aspens and Ashevilles, your Santa Fes and Sedonas. When it comes to mountain towns, we’d rather hunt down off-the-beaten-path spots where the dreaded boomtown status hasn’t yet detonated. In each of these tiny mountain towns across the country,…
From extreme heat to severe drought to flooding, the effects of climate change have steadily produced troubling ripple effects around the globe, including food insecurity and natural disasters. Droughts have…
Cross-country road trips are as much a summer tradition as barbecues, fireworks, and clambakes. Packing up the car and heading off for adventures unknown makes for some of the fondest…
For better or for worse, selfies have become emblematic of today’s high-tech, mobile modern culture. Self-portraits are nothing new, of course, but smartphones and tablets make it easier than ever…
Public markets where vendors sell produce, prepared foods, and other goods have always served as community gathering places and hubs of edible commerce. Nowadays, food halls, a similar concept that…
As retirement nears, many people make lists of possible places to spend their golden years. Some even look outside the country to take advantage of the currency exchange and other…
Ever dream about what you’d do if you hit a million-dollar jackpot? For many, the answer is simple: “Travel the world.” But travel is a different ballgame when you have…
As the summer rush winds down, anyone lucky enough to have leftover vacation days can score some cheap travel deals. In many places, fall means cooler weather, fewer crowds, and…
Waving goodbye to children leaving home can be highly emotional for parents. As difficult as it can be to get used to an empty nest, parents can look forward to…
A day at the ballpark is a summer ritual, and no game is complete without a cold beer and a hot dog. But at most baseball stadiums, both are a…
There’s something romantic about a long train ride that you just can’t get from a road trip — often, it’s the leisure of being able to watch the countryside roll…
Famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted said every city should have a large park for “unbending of the faculties.” He designed some of America’s most famous, beginning with New York…
The United States is full of interesting destinations, but some cities just seem to hog all the buzz. Big-name draws such as New York, Washington, New Orleans, and San Francisco…