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It's official: here’s when the 2024 cherry blossoms will peak in D.C.
Eager blossom-watchers now have a bit more information to use when making plans to catch the cherry blossoms in D.C. Horticulturalists at the National Park Service have announced their initial prediction for when we’ll see peak bloom this year, and it’s earlier than expected. While the Washington Post’s...
Airbnb reveals the top spots for solar eclipse travel
The 2024 solar eclipse is fast approaching, and celestial enthusiasts have already booked their spots for ideal eclipse viewing. It’s the last chance to catch a total eclipse for 20 years. The path of totality is the place to be on April 8, as this is where you’ll experience the full eclipse, when the moon completely obscures the sun as it passes between Earth and the sun. Bookings for accommodations have soared along this path, with Airbnb reservations leading the pack.
This is the most popular hidden gem in the U.S.
We all want to find hidden gems to visit that the rest of the world hasn’t discovered yet because they’ll overshare on social and take away all the parking spots and restaurant seats. But in the true nature of wanting to talk about hidden gems that are no longer hidden, we’d like to share this list from luggage storage company Bounce, which lists the top 10 you’ll find here in the U.S.
Dream job alert: get paid to travel the U.S. with your BFF
You’ve always wanted to travel cross-country with your bestie. Now is the chance to do that and get paid for it, like it’s a job, while you drink soda and get paid a crazy good $10,000 per city you visit, up to four cities. I’m asking myself why I’m writing this article rather than applying for this job!
Burger King throws shade, is giving out free Whoppers
Wendy’s recently announced that it’s investing in new digital menu boards to incorporate dynamic pricing, and Burger King has not taken to it kindly. In response, the chain is giving away free Whoppers. “We don’t believe in charging guests more when they’re hungry,” Burger King wrote in a...
Disney World is raising ticket prices again
Want a hot tip for travel to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando? If you’re someone who’s saving up for a big trip (rather than someone who makes it happen regularly), go this year. That’s because the park will be raising its prices in 2025, as reported by CNN.
These are the happiest cities in the U.S.
Does it just seem like some places make you feel better? Is there something in the air, some uplifting breeze that makes residents smile more or just saunter around in the most blissed-out relaxed state? Well, WalletHub is keying us into where these cities might be, so that we can get ourselves there and immediately cross into city limits with a surge of joy. No need to worry about parking your car while riding the waves of pure happiness.
These are the most and least visited national parks in the U.S.
The U.S. is home to 63 national parks, from pristine lakes and towering mountains to vast deserts and arctic preserves. The National Park Service reported 325.5 million recreational visits to its parks across the country in 2023, an increase of 13 million from the previous year. Twenty parks set a record for annual visits, but some parks did not enjoy the same popularity. If you’re wondering how busy a park might be or looking for a quiet one to visit, here are the most and least visited national parks in the U.S.
You can stay inside a literal house of pancakes—for free
Do you love waking up to the smell of pancakes? Well, now you can wake up in a house that’s literally pancakes. In honor of National Pancake Day, frozen waffle brand Eggo has announced a pancake-themed rental home in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and you can book a stay for free.
You can ride a steam-powered train to the Grand Canyon
All aboard! Fans of classic trains can take a steam-powered excursion to the Grand Canyon once again starting in March 2024. The Grand Canyon Railway announced dates for the 2024 season, and will run its 1923 steam engine on select Saturdays. Fewer than 200 steam engine locomotives—once a widely-used means...
Disney World is offering free water park tickets to hotel guests
Your next Disney World vacation just got a little splashier. Disney World announced that it will offer free water park tickets to hotel guests starting January 1, 2025. Guests staying at any of the official Disney World hotels—from value hotels to deluxe resorts—will get free access to Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks during their stay. Tickets to the water parks usually cost $74 plus tax for adults and $68 plus tax for kids ages three to nine, so that’s a big savings. The new perk also allows hotel guests to visit the water parks on the day of arrival, so you can fit in a round of fun on the slides, splash pads and lazy rivers before official hotel check-in at 3pm.
These national parks offer the best chance to see wildlife
Part of the allure of visiting a national park is the chance to see wildlife in its free-roaming habitat (while keeping a safe distance away). At Yosemite, you’re likely to see bears. At Acadia National Park in Maine, you might catch sight of peregrine falcons as you cycle along its beautiful carriage trails. But perhaps unsurprisingly, the best national park for wildlife spotting, as reported by Travel + Leisure, is Yellowstone. Here, you’ll undoubtedly get an eyeful of bison—and probably even sit in traffic while they lumber across the road.
Revealed: the best beaches in the U.S.
Ready to plan your next beach vacay? Inspiration awaits, as TripAdvisor has revealed its Travelers Choice Awards for 2024: Best of the Best Beaches. This raking highlights the sunniest, most beautiful beaches in the world. Here you can get your fill of sun, fun and water activities as you marvel at the breathtaking views.
These U.S. airports have the cheapest domestic airfare
Those of us shopping around for overseas flights this summer are experiencing sticker shock and the endless wondering of when—or even if—airfare will come down. We may have to shift gears and explore the U.S. instead, with its incredible national parks, Gulf Coast beaches, and towns that remind us of Europe. Added benefit: we’ll feel less guilty about our carbon footprint. So, if we’re now on the hunt for affordable domestic airfare, the team at Netcredit has analyzed prices to create the U.S. Flight Index, which spotlights the cheapest airports and states.
Baggage fee hike: these two airlines just raised their fees
Travelers on JetBlue and American Airlines will have to pack light or pay up. The two airlines have increased their fees for checked bags, though the fees for each apply to different situations. Here’s what you need to know about the increases. The new JetBlue fee applies to travelers...
This is the best country for Americans to live abroad, apparently
As working remotely has become more common, many workers are traveling around the world, giving the digital nomad life a try. For those who want more stability but a new adventure, living abroad is increasingly within reach. While some countries may view Americans with disdain, there are many that welcome—and even encourage—newcomers from abroad. Thrillist recently surveyed travel experts living around the world to find out the best countries for Americans who want to live abroad.
This is the best U.S. airport for business travelers
When you’re traveling for work, you don’t have much room for inconvenience. You need to be comfortable, connected and able to get where you’re going—fast. A new report by BusinessFinancing.co.uk reveals that U.S. airports offer business travelers the best experience. To determine the rankings, the business...
Christina Aguilera is hosting a glam Airbnb stay in Las Vegas—here's how to book
Picture this: you in Vegas with your crew, sitting down with Christina to imbibe craft cocktails, talk candidly, and take photos with her… then you get to spend two nights her luxury Airbnb in the city of Henderson, not far from the Strip. There’s more: you’ll get a private burlesque lesson from Christina’s choreographer Sarah Mitchell. Hello lap! Hello pole! Then you’ll also get a glam session with Christina’s personal team that fashions her looks, and a boudoir photoshoot to memorialize your sexy goddess self. You’ll dine at several of her favorite restaurants (we’re dying to know what they are—if you book this listing, tell us!).
You can watch the upcoming solar eclipse from an airplane
This is pretty much the coolest thing we’ve heard in a while. You can book Delta Flight 1218 to watch the solar eclipse while on the aircraft... getting an amazing view at 30,000 feet. Plus, it’s the impossible made possible: a flight where the middle seat will be better than the aisle! According to Delta’s press release, the carrier will offer a special flight for umbraphiles (people who travel for eclipses) that leaves Austin and flies to Detroit on April 8, keeping the plane in the path of totality as much as possible. You’ve got to love an air carrier that creates a flight just for this fantastic experience!
You could win an Endless Lobster Experience from Red Lobster
Attention lobster fans: strap on your lobster bibs and get ready to chow down on all the lobster you can eat—if you’re lucky. To kick off its annual Lobsterfest, Red Lobster is giving 150 lucky crustacean-lovers around the country a chance to win a lobster-filled feast for the ages.
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