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10 Beaches That Are Actually Better in Winter
There's no need to wait until next summer to stroll along soft sand beaches and swim in warm coastal waters....
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28 Secrets Cruise Lines Won’t Tell You
The perfect times to book a trip, what "all-inclusive" really means, and more secrets you need to know before setting...
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The Best Bucket List Idea in Every State
What are the best places to visit in the USA? We rounded up the top bucket list ideas for each...
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The 13 Best Vacation Packages for Singles
Get some R&R while meeting other singles.
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15 of the Most Luxurious Train Rides Around the World
Take a step back in time and enjoy train travel the way it was meant to be on these once-in-a-lifetime...
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50 of the Spookiest Urban Legends from Every State
Whether you dismiss urban legends as children's lore or believe they're based on fact, these 50 tales will send a...
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15 Best Family Cruises the Whole Brood Will Enjoy
On-deck waterslides, go-karts, escape rooms and never-ending soft serve! The best family cruises are designed for kids—and kids at heart.
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10 Islands You Can Still Visit in Hurricane Season
Although no Caribbean destination is completely hurricane-proof, these gorgeous islands come closest to being year-round tropical paradises.
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The 30 Best Fall Weekend Getaways
Many of the activities of fall are both adult and kid-friendly, making for a vacation you can all agree on....
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38 Best Themed Cruises You’ll Want to Book ASAP
Themed cruises combine hobbies, the high seas and hobnobbing with like-minded vacationers
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14 Beaches That Are Better in the Fall
Who says beach season ends on Labor Day? Once September hits, beach destinations around the country experience a drop in...
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13 Abandoned Places in New York City You Can Still Visit
It's hard to believe that New York City, with its 8.4 million people, could even have abandoned places—but it does,...
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22 Luxury Camping Adventures That Will Make You an Outdoors Person
These luxury camping sites redefine the act of roughing it, making even the unhappiest of campers want to go play...
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The Most Beautiful Lakes in America for Swimming
Beyond their pristine settings and peaceful waters, lakes act like time machines, taking us back to carefree summer days spent...
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The 25 Best Beaches in the World to Put on Your Must-Visit List
Looking for turquoise water, long stretches of sand and swaying palm trees? You've come to the right place. These are...
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14 Things Smart Homeowners Do Before Going on Vacation
From burglars to water damage, ensure you return to a safe and secure property by taking care of these few...
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16 Tiny House Rentals for Big Vacations
Everyone wants a special place to stay while on holiday. Here are 16 tiny house rentals for big vacations.
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15 Less Crowded Alternatives to the Most Popular Tourist Attractions
Calling a hot spot "overrated" does not mean that it is unworthy of a visit, but rather that there might...
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The Best State Park in Every State
From beautiful beaches to majestic mountains, these are the most popular—and most beloved—state parks across the United States.
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30 Best Things to Do in the Bahamas for a Truly Unforgettable Trip
If you've never ventured outside of Nassau, you're only scratching the surface of this island paradise that's made up of...
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How Your 2019 Vacation Can Pay for Your 2020 Vacation
It's all about the points.
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10 Popular Travel Tips That Are No Longer True
Don't believe everything you hear about the best way to travel safely, happily, and on a budget.
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15 Most Underrated American Cities Worth a Visit
Skip the throngs of tourists this summer and head to a lesser-known destination to experience incredible food, one-of-a-kind hotels, eclectic...
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The Most Charming Small Town in Every State
You'll find the heart of America in these small-town gems that seem lost in time. Add them to your must-visit...
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The Strangest Museum in Every State
From disturbing oddities to "why-does-this-deserve-an-entire-museum?" subjects, these are the types of out-of-the-box attractions that make America what it is.
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31 Secrets Park Rangers Want You to Know
From excellent deals to cautionary tales, these tips and tricks will leave you perfectly prepared for a trip to the...
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10 Sam’s Club Travel Deals You Don’t Want to Miss
Sam's Club launched its new travel service only three months ago and is now offering its famous discounts on amazing...
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The Funniest Family Vacations Stories That You Will Sadly Relate To
From Disney disasters to beach flops, your most memorable (i.e., hilarious!) family travel snafus.
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Could You Pass the Driver’s Test Again? Find Out.
We created questions based on real motor vehicle department practice tests.