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Save on travel costs with this airline’s new subscription service
Frequent flyers on Alaska Airlines take note: the airline has unveiled a new subscription service that can save you money. For $5 a month, you’ll enjoy a bundle of exclusive deals from free Wi-Fi to early access on sales. Alaska Access is the newest offering from the airline, which...
Solar eclipse 2024 warnings: here’s the full list you need to know ahead of April 8
The 2024 total solar eclipse is just a few weeks away, and anticipation is growing for the big event. No doubt you’ve already made plans for how and when to watch the eclipse, perhaps even making travel plans to head to one of the best states to watch the eclipse. But recently, a number of eclipse warnings have been issued. No, these warnings are not due to any danger caused by the eclipse itself, they’ve been issued in order to prepare residents in the path of totality for the influx of eclipse-chasers to their cities and towns. It’s always good to be prepared, so grab your eclipse glasses and read on for everything you need to know.
A second Mattel theme park has been announced
Kansas has been known for its setting for rich imaginary worlds like the Wizard of Oz and Wicked… and now it’ll be the site of an incredible Mattel Adventure Park, which lets all of us indulge childhood fantasies and play with our toys on an epic scale. This second roll-out by Mattel follows plans for one in Glendale, Arizona, and will be located in Bonner Springs, Kansas. It will open in 2026 and have a groundbreaking later this year.
The U.S. drops out of the top 20 happiest countries in the world
The World Happiness Report is a look at how countries around the world fare in terms of their residents’ happiness. Included in our Declaration of Independence is the alienable right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”—so how are we doing? Not so great, it turns out. We are apparently pursuing happiness without catching it. In fact, this year the United States fell off the list of the top 20 happiest countries.
Here are all the weird eclipse-themed foods you can buy
It will be a tremendously exciting three minutes for those of you who are in the path of totality, watching the complete solar eclipse (with protective lenses, of course. Please tell us you’ll be wearing protective lenses) and enjoying the majesty of our universe doing its thing. But it’s possible that hunger may overtake you just at the crucial moment, so it’s important to pregame with these eclipse-themed foods. Plus, it’s just fun if you’re hosting an eclipse-watching party to have a stellar (ha) spread for your guests. Here goes!
These are the best campgrounds in the U.S. this year
Waking up to birdsong and crawling out of your tent to feel the chill morning air and the grass glistening with dew: it’s an incredible feeling. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or someone who borrows all your gear from someone else (a legit solution!), you want to make sure you set up your tent in a beautiful place, not too crowded, with natural beauty all around. Campspot has just released its annual list of the top campgrounds in the U.S., so you can plan your trip around surefire destinations. Using more than 50,000 data points, the list showcases the best campgrounds across 15 categories. Ready to write this down in your travel journal?
The country’s top art museum is in Michigan
There’s nothing quite like a trip to an art museum. Whether you’re a fan of a particular genre or just there to take in some certified beautiful objects, you’re sure to find a bit of inspiration while you’re there. The U.S. is home to a slew of art museums housing impressive collections, including many famous works of art. Paintings, sculpture, photography and more are all represented. Each year, the experts at USA Today 10Best curate a list of the best art museums, then readers around the country cast their vote for the best of the best. This year, readers have voted the Detroit Institute of Arts as the best art museum in the country.
Book a Memorial Day flight for just $29
If you haven’t made plans for Memorial Day or a spring getaway, now is the time. Southwest announced a flash sale with flights as low as $29 each way. The promotion covers a good number of the airline’s routes, so you’re sure to find a great deal, but hurry—the sale ends Thursday.
These are the top glamping destinations in the U.S.
If you like your great outdoors with a bit of luxury, The Dyrt has a list for you: the camping app for availability, photos and reviews has revealed its annual Glampy Awards for 2024. The awards spotlight the most unique and innovative glamping destinations around the country. More and more...
The U.S. now has the world’s largest dark sky sanctuary
All the celestial chatter these days might be about the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, but the U.S. just received some big news about nighttime skies. A 2.5 million-acre swath of land in the Oregon Outback has been certified as a dark sky sanctuary, the largest in the world to date.
The top 10 family-friendly destinations in the U.S., according to Yelp
Leave it to Yelp to scour the internet for the best family getaways for the season. With so many people flocking to the review site, it’s no surprise that the company’s database is rife with recommendations for the country’s top attractions. With spring break around the corner and summer finally in sight, it’s high time to start planning those family vacations—and thanks to Yelp’s latest data, we’ve got some places to help get you started.
A former airline employee shares her No. 1 hack for flying
TikTok is rife with tips and tricks for basically anything and everything you can imagine—from DIY crafts to getting money back when traveling. One former airline employee recently took to the platform to share her number one hack for people to use when flying. She recommends texting your flight number to yourself or whoever is picking you up from the airport to easily track your flight, gate number and any updates that might come up.
Here’s how to avoid a travel scam during spring break
You know the drill. It’s time to start planning that next big trip so you get online and start searching for the best travel deals to save a couple of bucks. But behind a lot of those seemingly great deals lie scammers waiting to steal your hard-earned cash. Often,...
First look: JFK unveils a massive new international terminal
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is primed to give the new and improved LaGuardia Airport a run for its money. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, The New Terminal One, and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Airports just announced the launch of a brand new, $9.5 billion international terminal at JFK scheduled to open in 2026. This new terminal comes as a part of the $19 billion airport transformation plan and will house curated shopping experiences, state-of-the-art terminal design, dining, and lounge space.
Get a free chicken taco from the new Taco Bell menu—here's how
Who’s ready for the new Taco Bell Cantina Chicken menu? The menu debuts March 21, but lucky Rewards members get early access and a free taco before the menu drops. The Cantina Chicken menu features five new tacos made with slow-roasted chicken, Mexican spices and the chain’s new avocado verde salsa, packed with tomatillos, green chili peppers and avocado. Starting today, March 14, rewards members can get an early taste when ordering through the app.
This is the most affordable U.S. state to buy a home
Buying a home is a goal for many people, but home prices, high interest rates and high construction costs combined with lagging income growth have put owning a home out of reach, especially for young people. Fortunately, however, there are some states in the U.S. that offer more affordable housing options.
Try Starbucks’ new spring menu for free
Another spring deal has arrived in advance of the changing seasons: Starbucks is giving away free drinks today so you can sample their new spring menu. The BOGO deal is exclusive to Rewards members, and is only available today, March 14, until 6pm. Find the promo in the Starbucks app or ask your barista for it when you purchase in-store.
These are the best and worst days to fly this spring
Spring is just around the corner and with it comes a very busy travel season. Whether it’s spring break or traveling to the path of totality to witness the upcoming, rare total eclipse of the sun, airports are expected to be packed in April, according to Expedia’s Spring Break Travel Outlook report.
Airbnb is banning indoor cameras at all of its vacation rentals
Let’s say you trend a little paranoid. You check into your Airbnb and you’re walking around, admiring the furnishings… but also looking suspiciously at the fans, lighting fixtures, wall outlets—all places where spy cameras have been found by visitors in the past (hopefully not at the one you’re currently renting!) Here to allay your fears and make your stay more carefree are the company’s new rules on security cameras.
Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day is back!
Lovers of ice cream—the most intensely flavored ice cream of all time, engineered by the clever Holsteins of Vermont—a beloved tradition is circling around again: Free Cone Day from Ben & Jerry’s. Mark it on your calendars: April 16 is the day to swing by your favorite scoop shop and get a bit of supreme goodwill in a cone. You can visit your closest participating shop (find it here) anytime between noon and 8pm. Is there a catch? No! Ben & Jerry’s has been doing Free Cone Day since 1979 as a way to thank customers...and maybe create new ones. It did pause the day for three years starting in 2020…. we all know why.
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