If you’re planning a kid-free trip, consider embarking on a cruise — yes, really. Sure, there are plenty of cruise ships teeming with waterslides and over-the-top offerings like laser tag, go-karts, and…
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These Florida Camping Destinations Were Just Named Some of the Best in the U.S. for 2024
It’s looking like it’s going to be another big year for camping. And if you’re among the hordes who are planning to get out and spend a few nights in the great…
These Are the Most-liked Airbnbs on Instagram for 2023
Who doesn’t love ogling at a gorgeous vacation home on social media? It’s an escape from the day-to-day grind, allowing us all to imagine ourselves on a dreamy getaway, even more just…
This 247-mile Mural Trail Is an Art Revolution in Alabama’s Black Belt — and Each Masterpiece Honors a Local ‘Unsung Hero’
Underneath the narrow swath of land that stretches from the Chattahoochee River in eastern Alabama, westward to the shared border with Mississippi, lies a limestone bed — the remnant of an ancient…
7 Best Places to Go Glamping in Florida — From Tiny Cabins to Floating Houseboats
Thanks to Florida’s year-round warm weather and wide range of alternative accommodations that include tree houses, houseboats, and tiny homes, the state is a dream destination for glamping. In fact, glamping has…
This Iconic Neighborhood Is the Most Expensive in the U.S.
We’ve all been there. In the wee hours of the morning, caught in the cycle of looking at real estate we simply can never afford. But somehow, this act feels empowering. Like,…
This Japanese City Is the Birthplace of Miso Ramen — and Its Best Spot Is in a Tiny Lantern-lit Alley
I hear the music before I smell the food; the full-flavored riffs of AC/DC. Then, as I duck to enter the tiny restaurant, I get a waft of something even heavier: a…
20 Cheapest Places to Travel Around the World in 2024
The travel bug continues to bite in 2024, and data indicates growth in both domestic and international trips, along with a cost increase for hotels and transportation. But don’t worry as it’s…
This 120-year-old Connecticut Lighthouse Is Now Open to Overnight Guests — Here’s What It’s Like to Stay There
Growing up in coastal New England, I ranked lighthouses on par with sunblock and snowplows — essential, ordinary, and totally lacking romance (my primary preoccupation). Only later did these storied structures, and…
This Popular Cruise Line Is Dedicating a Ship to China for the First Time — With 3 New Itineraries in 2024
Viking is launching three new cruise and land tours in China this year, just as the country is making it easier for American travelers to visit. The cruise company announced it will…