Travel
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50 Best Small Towns to Visit in Winter
There’s something special about the charms of a small town during winter that warms the heart. Whether we’re strolling along a snow-dusted main street beneath twinkling holiday lights, or cozying up by the fire with hot chocolate after a fun…
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Cool Concept Cars We Hope to See on the Road in 2020
Concept vehicles bring out the kid in car lovers everywhere, and while many never make it past the concept stage, some actually wind up on America’s highways — or at least its racetracks. The past few years have seen some…
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13 Destinations for Cheap Skiing in 2022
High-end ski resorts claim all the glamour, but a destination such as Aspen or Vail is not the place for budget-friendly skiing. These resorts typically charge well north of $100 for an adult lift ticket, not to mention the cost…
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12 U.S. Cities That Are Better Than Times Square for New Year’s Eve
New York City’s Times Square is undoubtedly one of the most popular places in the world to ring in a new year. But it’s hardly the only place as cities around the U.S. have really stepped up their game. Travelers…
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The Most Visited Cities in 2019
In the popularity contest among globetrotters, New York City appears to be clear winner, with more flight searches for it conducted on travel site Hipmunk than for any other city in 2019. At Cheapism’s request, Hipmunk analyzed flight searches on…
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30 Beloved Restaurants and Bars That Closed This Year
Nearly everyone has a favorite restaurant or bar. Whether you’ve been going for decades or are a recent convert, there’s something special about saying “this is my regular place.” And when that go-to closes, it can leave a hole in…
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The Most-Visited Tourist Destinations of the Past Decade
In the global popularity contest of destinations vying for visitors, there’s been one consistent favorite for nearly all of the past decade: France, the most visited country in the world…
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50 Money-Saving Tips for Holiday Travel
Traveling here, there, and yon over the holidays need not leave you insolvent — or stress you out. There are workarounds galore that savvy travelers can use to find huge…
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10 Tips for Finding Pet Care Before You Go on Vacation
Bringing the family pet on vacation may seem appealing, but it can inflate costs dramatically. Airlines and other transit providers charge up to $200 one way for traveling with all…
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Destinations to Avoid During the Holidays and Where to Go Instead
It’s no secret that the winter holidays are a challenging time of year to travel. The lines at the airport alone can be daunting, not to mention the crowds and…
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12 Travel Benefits for Veterans and Service Members
No matter the branch, whether they’re active duty, veterans, or retired personnel, military members — and in many cases, their families — enjoy a huge variety of deals, discounts, and…
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22 Types of People Who Shouldn’t Visit California
For some people, not just aspiring entertainers, California is the place to be — sun and surf, celebrity sightings and luxe shopping, outdoor activities, and the sights and sounds of…
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20 Under-the-Radar Beaches Below the Equator
With winter rapidly approaching, now is the time to begin daydreaming about (or actively planning) a sun-soaked beach getaway. And while countless travelers head to the tried-and-true beaches of Florida…
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10 Historic Firehouses Across America
Aside from being indispensable to their communities, firehouses hold plenty of charm, nostalgia, and civic pride. Many fire stations have a rich past, continuing to serve today as historic landmarks,…
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29 American-Themed Restaurants and Attractions Around the World
If you travel throughout America, you’ll find a near-countless array of restaurants, theme parks and even entire small towns attempting (with varying degrees of accuracy) to recreate the look, feel…
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20 States With the Worst Roads (and 5 With the Best)
Dodging potholes on your way to work? Getting road rage because your local highway is deteriorating? According to Transportation for America, a nonpartisan watchdog that lobbies for responsible infrastructure spending,…
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Top 25 U.S. Cities for Craft Beer
More than 7,000 craft breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs are operating across the country, according to the Brewers Association. With so many choices, finding the best cities for craft beer can…
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Frightfully Fun Halloween Parades and Parties
Sooner or later we all age out of trick-or-treating, but no one is too old to enjoy Halloween. While children gorge themselves on free candy and enjoy pumpkin patches and corn…
