Hot (and Cool) Tips for Summer Travel With the warmer weather and the summer season upon us, that can only mean one thing...vacation! Like most Americans, you're probably planning your big escape over one of the big three weekends (Memorial Day,...
Worried About Overpacking? Here’s How to Avoid Baggage Fees on Your Next Flight! It seems like pretty much every airline these days is charging for checked bags. After a spike in fuel costs caused airlines to raise their fares years ago, many passengers favored the "staycation" instead of...
First Time in the Old Continent? Here’s 10 Ways to Travel Smart in Europe! So you’re just about done planning your dream vacation to Europe. Whether it's a romantic month for two in Tuscany or a wild getaway to Dublin with your best buds, chances are you'll encounter a few new...
Travel Safely and Know What to Pack in a First Aid Kit for Any Trip Abroad When you're constantly traveling or preparing for a family vacation, one of the most vital parts of your luggage is a first aid kit. It's easy to buy a simple first aid kit at the store with many essentials....
Here’s How to Tour The City of Angels in Just One Day! Los Angeles is a vibrant metropolis teeming with fun things to do and vast, diverse neighborhoods in which to do it. But unlike New York, with its great transit system, LA is difficult to get around -...
Want the Unexpected in Bean Town? Explore These 10 Offbeat Places in Boston! Boston is a city of true Americana; it’s here, after all, where most of American history began and evolved! As such, you’d think it’s a straightforward kind of Middle Atlantic city that has developed...
Here’s How to Do Spring Break Travel With Kids Without (Too Much) Fuss With spring break around the corner, it always helps parents to know a few tricks of the travel trade. And spring break is a great time to travel. Often, you'll find fewer crowds and fewer hassles traveling on...
10 Unexpected US Cities that Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Big! St. Patrick's Day, one of the most celebrated festivals of the year in the U.S. isn't even American! Taking place annually in mid-March, St. Paddy's gives us another opportunity to play hooky and drink beer....
A Getaway Within a Getaway: Check Out These Cool Side Trips! When you get ready to go on vacation, you probably have a destination in mind. Whether you score cheap tickets to Orlando, plan the weekend of a lifetime in New York or opt for a trip to Las Vegas (and let...
10 Must-See European Cities for the First Time Traveler Anyone truly interested in delving into the rich history of the world or reveling in its wide array of cultures has to take at least one trip to Europe. However, first-time European travelers may find...
Dine & Fly: Check Out These Foodie Airport Travel Tips Do you dread flying because of the terrible food? Are you always starving by the time you reach your destination? To put it mildly: airport food makes brown bag lunches seem appetizing! But, it doesn't have to...
6 Inspiring Museum Experiences for Discovering African-American History There are many different ways to learn about African American history and culture. But whatever the approach, it should help gain greater appreciation and understanding. It should ideally spark reflection on a...
10 Romantic European Cities That Are Perfect Alternatives for Valentine’s Day Europe is glorious in February — relatively empty cities, architecture that pops against the stark weather, and low prices for hotels — and it’s pretty romantic, too. So, it's pretty understandable if...
Getting Nervous? Check Out These 10 Tips to Ease Your Travel Worries If you get nervous about everything from unexpected traffic en route to the airport to cash falling out of your pocket, you're not alone. Feeling some nerves before a big trip is super common, which is why...