Beyond the Beach: Unusual Memorial Day Weekend Destinations While there's nothing wrong with fireworks on the beach to kick off Memorial Day weekend, it's far from the only option that you have for festivities. In fact, there are tons of travel...
Pack Your Bags, Ma! The Best Places to Visit with Mom for Mother’s Day There’s no better way to celebrate your mom than by spending quality time together...and a getaway makes it even more special! Whether she loves art, food, nature, history, or just relaxing somewhere new, a...
Catch the Sun Abroad: Great European Destinations for a Summer Vacation Summer in Europe is an experience like no other. The days are long, the skies are bright, and every city and coastline seems to come alive. Whether you're dreaming of seaside views, mountain adventures, or...
Where America’s Story Began: Historic Places to Celebrate July 4th July 4th marks the birth of the United States , a day that commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the beginning of a bold experiment in self-government. While modern...
From Egg Hunts to Passion Plays: Great Easter Vacation Getaways Easter offers an ideal opportunity to step away from daily routines and plan a fun or even meaningful getaway. For many, it’s a chance to reconnect with faith, heritage, family traditions -- or simply enjoy...
Your Ultimate Purim Party Guide: Where to Go for Food, Fun, and Festivities! Purim is one of the most fun and lively Jewish holidays, filled with joy, laughter, and a little bit of mystery. It celebrates the dramatic story from the Book of Esther, in which the Jewish people in ancient...
Fireworks and Flip-Flops: Tropical Escapes for a Warm New Year’s Eve If trading snowflakes for sunshine and mittens for swimsuits sounds like your kind of celebration, a tropical New Year’s getaway might be just what you need. Imagine ringing in the new year with warm sand...
“The Tree Is Made of WHAT?!” Strange Christmas Trees Around the World Christmas trees never fail when it comes to bring festive cheer to communities worldwide...but not all of them follow the traditional formula! Some of them truly stand out for their inventive twists, whether...
Unwrapping Christmas: Surprising Histories of Your Favorite Holiday Traditions Have you ever wondered why eggnog and peppermint bark seem to pop up everywhere during the holidays? Or why groups of people gather to sing Christmas carols, even in freezing weather? Many holiday traditions...
Love Holiday Movies? Relive the Magic at These Film Locations! One of the best parts of the holiday season is the holiday movies! There's nothing quite like curling up on the couch with your loved ones -- and a giant bowl of popcorn -- and relaxing to a classic seasonal...
Latkes and Lights! U.S. Hanukkah Celebrations You Won’t Want to Miss Each December, Jews around the world celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. For eight days, they light candles, savor traditional foods, and spend time with their families. These celebrations honor the...
A Cracking Christmas! Brilliant Holiday Traditions in the U.K. Ah, Christmas in the U.K.! The crackers! The pantos! The puddings! In reality, though, Christmas in England and the rest of the U.K. isn't all that different from what Americans are probably accustomed to....
Buon Natale a Tutti! Festive Italian Holiday Traditions When it comes to celebrating the holidays, Italians bring a sense of passion that’s hard to match. The Italian Christmas season is more than just December 25th — it’s a weeks-long celebration filled with...
Need a Break From Christmas? Check These Other Winter Holidays! Winter usually means the advent (get it?) of so many Christmas-related traditions: decorated trees, jolly carolers, wreaths of holly, and more. Of course, those all bring us comfort and joy (get it?), and, as...
