What’s better for battling the winter blahs than a change of scenery? A winter weekend away to somewhere cozy and scenic may be just what’s needed. Not every winter escape has to empty your wallet though. These weekend getaway ideas…
Budget airline Spirit doesn’t exactly have the best reputation, so it’s probably not a surprise that the company just filed for bankruptcy protection. But considering it happened just as the busiest travel season of the year is starting, people are…
Exploring a city’s food scene doesn’t have to break the bank. Some of America’s top dining destinations offer an impressive variety of budget-friendly dining options that reflect their unique local flavors. Whether indulging in world-famous BBQ in Kansas City, tasting…
Flights keep getting more expensive, and the number of perks keeps dropping. These days, you can’t even get a free meal like you could just a few years ago. Here are a few throwback fringe benefits we wish airlines would…
Do those boarding group numbers really mean anything when you’re boarding a flight? Turns out they don’t really, at least until now. American Airlines is implementing a new system that will finally call out those “gate lice,” as some people…
Cruise ships are floating petri dishes. Germs spread like wildfire thanks to endless buffets, tons of people, and confined spaces. That’s why sanitation on a cruise ship is so important to avoid major gastrointestinal outbreaks from infections like norovirus. To…
Roads have been a hallmark of civilization since antiquity, but even the best streets, avenues, highways, and boulevards eventually outlive their usefulness — and like all infrastructure, roads aren’t exactly…
There are plenty of movies that actually set up shop (briefly) in real-life restaurants. Fun fact: though there really is a Mystic Pizza in Mystic, Connecticut, the movie about waitresses…
Theme parks come alive with extra thrills around Halloween, as winding mazes full of sinister surprises and foggy “scare zones” teeming with monsters complement the heart-pounding, gravity-defying rides. But don’t…
Up for a spooky trip? Here are 21 sites of iconic horror films that you can actually visit — no exclusive backlots or soundstages. We’ve got fully operational hotels, scenic…
When you think of a theme park, images of crowds, roller coasters, and fun times probably fill your mind. But a theme park is a business and like other businesses,…
Beer gardens got their start in 16th-century Germany, but you don’t have to travel to Bavaria to find big outdoor patios, long communal tables, good food, and superb beer. Here…
It’s not uncommon when traveling to seem like an idiot by doing something that is strictly off-limits in the country you are visiting. But the thing is, some countries place…
Life is an ongoing game of “Dodge the Obstacle,” but never more so than if you live in or visit an urban area. You must navigate around people’s dogs, their…
In a country that boasts metropolises like New York, Miami, San Francisco, and Dallas, it’s easy to forget about the other end of the spectrum — small towns with populations…
The humble sports bar is always going to be one of the best spots in town. Cheap beer, friendly patrons, and all televisions pre-set to TSN? What’s not to love?…
From the excitement of piling into the family car to the thrill of playing the license plate game in the back seat, there’s something magical (and nostalgic) about revisiting childhood…
Traveling is turning into a luxury for the rich. A recent Newsweek poll found that nearly half of Americans have ditched their summer plans because of sky-high airfares. Luckily, finding…