Destinations

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 experiences along the way. While your trip will no...

There's never a wrong time to pack your bags, get out of town, and see the sights! Needing a little bit of R & R is the perfect excuse to take a break and forget about stress for a full 24 hours (or maybe an entire weekend). Sounds relaxing, huh? Chill...

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 - difficult, but not impossible, especially if you confine...

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 into one of the most historically rich capitals of...

When people get ready to go on vacation, often travelers have one particular destination in mind. Occasionally, however, you’ll wind up with an opportunity to tack a side trip onto your vacation. Side trips give you the chance to visit corners of the world...

There are few places to visit in America where you can experience culture and heritage quite like the Carolinas. Both North and South Carolina are some of the most vibrant and diverse destinations in the United States. They're home to powerful stories and...

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 themselves overwhelmed with the variety of available...

This post was last updated June 1, 2023. There are many different ways to learn about African American history and culture. But no matter the approach, it should help folks to gain a greater appreciation and understanding. It should ideally spark...

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 you want to take a trip across the pond for...

There are few travel periods more popular than spring break. It’s not only the time of year when college students infamously flock to warm weather destinations, but when travelers not bound by campus life also enjoy a getaway to thaw some of the winter...

An average of three to four feet of snow blankets Chicago every year, so the people of the Windy City have mastered how to have fun with winter weather. Whether you like the brisk outdoors or the toasty indoors, Chicago provides a variety of fun outlets for...

There’s nothing quite like the arrival of winter. As the weather becomes cold and the days get shorter with darkened skies — in the Northern hemisphere at least — it can be easy to feel a bit melancholy and dreary. But there’s still a lot about the...

This post was last updated on August 7, 2023 Witnessing the world's greatest artistic treasures in person is a voyage into the very center of what it means to be human. From the enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa to the ethereal swirls of Van...

This post was last updated on September 7, 2023.  Tired of the usual trick-or-treating with your kids, knocking every neighbor's door to get the same stale candy every year? Then why not booking a fun -- and scary! -- Halloween getaway in family? There...