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©TripAdvisor 30 Crazy-Expensive Glamping Retreats for Upscale Social Distancing
If camping is all about unwinding in the great outdoors, glamping — or glamorous camping — is all about doing the same while retaining as many creature comforts as possible. Originating from 19th century African safaris, this luxurious form of…
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Airstream 24 Affordable Camper Alternatives for Escaping the Crowds
If you own a recreational vehicle, your summer RV season might have started months ago when you began plotting your route and reserving sites. If you don’t own one, there are plenty of reasons not to. They’re big; they’re expensive;…
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valentinrussanov/istockphoto 21 Summer Beers to Cool You Off On a Hot Day
The late English author Gilbert Chesterton once wrote: “Let a man walk 10 miles steadily on a hot summer’s day along a dusty English road, and he will soon discover why beer was invented.” He’s right, of course — there’s…
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sarayuth3390/istockphoto Fascinating Facts About Water Parks — and a Few Disturbing Ones
Waterparks have been among the most popular summertime recreation attractions for decades. Here’s everything you never knew or never thought to ask about them. Related: The 20 Best Water Parks Across America 85 Million People Attend Water Parks Each Year One…
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Ron and Patty Thomas/istockphoto 30 Serene and Secluded Lakes Worth the Drive
Summer isn’t summer without some time spent on a lake. Yet after months of staying home, visiting a lake is not a unique proposition and is probably on many folks’ minds. In order to find a more secluded spot in…
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Loveless Cafe Best Spots for Comfort Food Across the South
“Comfort food” means many things to different people, and it can also look a little different depending on where you travel. Whether you find it at a hole-in-the-wall diner, your favorite family restaurant, or somewhere else, one thing is for…
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‘Home Improvement’ Cast: Where Are They Now?
What time is it? Tool time! ‘Home Improvement’ was one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1990s. So, where are Tim Allen, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, and more after all…
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iStockphoto Relive Your Childhood By Making These 13 Classic Ice Cream Truck Treats
Nothing signals summer like the sound of an ice cream truck slowly rolling down the street, its walls plastered with pictures of treats like snow cones, choco tacos, and ice…
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SomeMeans/istockphoto The Best Places to Buy Bras Online
Most women have experienced the frustration of trying on a bra in what they think is their correct size, only to find bulges, gaps, digging straps, and other (sometimes painful)…
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MarianVejcik/istockphoto The Best Rums Under $35 to Spice Up Your Home Bar
Warm weather calls for rum-based mai tais, mojitos, daiquiris, and other refreshing summer drinks. But store shelves are crowded, and plenty of rums good enough for sipping neat or on…
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Lazy_Bear/istockphoto 13 Effective Sunscreens That Will Leave You With Money to Burn
Sunscreen should be worn year-round as part of an everyday routine, not just on hot, sunny days or at the beach — and most people don’t use enough. Dermatologists recommend…
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David Trood/Getty Images Bird Watchers Flock to These 15 Prime Spots Across America
For many, bird-watching is a casual backyard diversion; for others, it’s a hobby that demands top-notch binoculars and a good travel-rewards card. If you’re the latter kind of birder —…
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Amazon 20 True Things We Actually Learned From Movies and TV
Sure, no one is going to graduate from college exclusively watching a screen (unless it’s an online degree), but the truth is that “mindless” TV isn’t always a waste of…
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Syda Productions/shutterstock Breathtaking Roads That Are Only Open Part of the Year
Nature has its charms in any season, but the colder ones make many destinations harder to access, particularly in mountainous areas. For that reason, it’s important to take advantage when…
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sittitap/istockphoto 20 Chef Secrets for Crisp, Juicy Fried Chicken
There’s nothing like good fried chicken — that crispy exterior and a juicy, tender interior is the holy grail of textural marriages. But, unless you’re a Southern grandma (and maybe…
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Keystone View Company/Wikimedia 30 Vintage Photos of Patriotic Places Across America
Independence Day may still be short some of the usual parades this year, but it doesn’t mean you can’t still take a walk down memory lane and virtually visit a…
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Airbnb Coolest Vacation Rentals Near Your Favorite Baseball Stadium
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack and rent me a cool place to stay. Believe it or not, in Pensacola, Florida, it’s possible to stay overnight at an actual…
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logoboom/shutterstock 15 Iconic Movie and TV Beaches You Need to Visit
California’s stunning and photogenic sandy shores have appeared in countless TV shows, as well as classic films such as “Forrest Gump” and “The Karate Kid.” But they’re not alone. Hollywood…
