The Great Rivers & Routes region is home to 3 of America’s most famous rivers, a national water trail, and is the only place in the U.S. where Route 66 meets the Great River Road. So it’s no surprise that the six-county region has soared in popularity. Visitor spending has even passed up pre-pandemic levels, …
Ever notice how busy everyone is, or at least pretends to be? That’s one reason why the idea of solo travel has soared to new heights. Chances are if you’re an avid traveler and haven’t yet booked a trip for one, be ready, it’s coming. Going at it alone has taken off as one of …
Mexico is the most popular vacation destination for American travelers. But that popularity comes at a cost….and a significant hit to your wallet. Popular resorts like Cancun and Tulum are often big-budget destinations. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Enter Puerto Escondido. The new hot Mexican beach destination for travelers who have a …
San Diego hasn’t been all it’s cracked up to be in 2024. Locals and tourists alike become mesmerized by the sheer beauty of ‘America’s Finest City’, but that’s only because they can’t see the bacteria permeating through many of the beaches in the area, including some flocked by tourists. Beach closures have been constant, stretching …
It’s time for Bangkok to hand over the trophy as Thailand’s cheapest destination. Not only Bangkok for that matter, but the entire continent of Asia. Travelers far and wide flock to many amazing places across Asia to get the most bang for their travel buck. While there are certainly some bougie destinations this side of …
Summers in Europe can be the stuff of dreams, what with the turquoise Mediterranean coastlines, pastel-colored towns dating back centuries (if not thousands of years), and that laid-back lifestyle you couldn’t easily find elsewhere. On the other hand, it can get unbearably hot. You don’t want to be out and about exploring a stone-built city …
Who’s up for a road trip?! Summertime has us calling “shotgun” and heading for the nearest beach, but fall brings on another adventure. There’s nothing quite like the fresh mountain air among an array of fall colors at the height of their peak. To top it off, there’s plenty of back roads across the U.S. …
Looking for soft sand beaches, gently swaying palm trees, and stunning architectural attractions? You can relax on the perfect island paradise without leaving the United States! Palm Beach is one of Florida’s most iconic destinations and tourism is booming. More than 9.5 million tourists visited Palm Beach County in 2023 and that figure is set …
Florida and California tend to hog the spotlight when it comes to choosing an awesome beach getaway. No matter the season, many U.S. beaches are overlooked, whether in Texas, South Carolina, or the upper East Coast. Sandwiched between the vast swamplands of Louisiana and the popular resorts of Gulf Shores lies Mississippi. There’s a lot to explore …
There aren’t many top secrets left in terms of where to vacation. In an age of information doubled down with new AI tools, it seems we have an answer for everything. But I’m here to tell you there’s at least one secret left in the Caribbean. As someone who just tried to visit and failed …
Beautiful beaches and luxury resorts in a spectacular tropical paradise. The Dominican Republic is experiencing an incredible tourism boom that shows no sign of abating, and what’s not to love? In July, tourism arrivals were 2% higher than in 2023 and 37% higher than in 2019, the pre-pandemic year. And 3 of the …
Sometimes Maine seems like a far-off land, almost as if it’s a forgotten state. But that’s not the case at all. It’s actually quite easy to reach, whether by way of an adventurous road trip or more flights on the docket for Portland, the Pine Tree State’s trendy city. Oddly enough, we’re not here to …