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7 Affordable and Awesome Summer Vacations for 2017

Summer is a great time for a vacation, especially for families, since the kids are out of school. However, it can be difficult to find a great trip that doesn’t break the bank. But don’t worry, an affordable vacation doesn’t have to be boring by any means. From destinations serviced by cheap flights to ones…

20 Amazing Summer Vacation Ideas for Your Best Getaway Ever

It’s finally summer, and vacation is calling. With so many wonderful options in this big, beautiful world of ours, vacation planning can get a bit overwhelming. To help you decide where to go, we put together a list of 20 of the world’s most amazing summer getaways. Some are known as major summer destinations, while…

Top Hotels for a Summer Getaway From NYC

Summers in NYC walk a fine line between blissful (refreshing cocktails on rooftop bars) and unbearable (sticky subway seats, sweat-soaked streets). Luckily, when things veer towards the latter, it’s easy to flee the concrete jungle — and the hordes of tourists that flock here during the warmer months — in a jiff. From the Jersey…

The 13 Best Beaches in the U.S.

Summer is finally here, and that means it’s time to bust out the beach chairs, slather on some sunscreen, and brace yourself for beach season. Luckily, when it comes to beach destinations, there’s no shortage of amazing options to choose from in the red, white, and blue. So without further ado, from the ethereal windswept…

The 12 Best Things to Do in San Diego

No matter the season, San Diego’s consistently cool beach-going vibes and casual laid-back attitude always make it a great city to visit. With so much to choose from, from a hike along the beautiful beachfront trails in Torrey Pines or a bike ride around Coronado Island to chowing down on some of the best California…

Top European Destinations to Visit in the Summer

There’s something so romantic about Paris in the spring, when the winter clouds disappear, the gardens begin to bloom, and the sun-kissed streets fill up with tourists and locals in sidewalk cafes. Prague, on the other hand, oozes with charm in the wintertime, with its picturesque Christmas markets, twinkling lights, and snow-capped castles. Then there’s…

Where We’re Going on Summer Vacation in 2017

Karen Cox/Flickr Now that Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, as much as we love our jobs, we can’t help but think about taking off for summer vacay. Some of us are jetting to international cities, or booking island escapes, and others are exploring destinations closer to home. We’re going on family trips, girls’ getaways,…

The 8 Best Texas Swimming Holes to Cool Down This Summer

Courtesy of Kevin Muncie/Flickr There are two ways we Texans cool down during the hot summer months when temperatures often hit 100 degrees: Blasting air-conditioning and jumping into water. Backyard pools, lakes, and Gulf Coast beaches are all popular places to take a dip, but there’s something particularly refreshing about swimming holes. These natural sources…

9 Weekend Getaways for Your Summer Vacation

Memorial Day is almost here, which means summer is finally within reach. Now is the time to plan your weekend getaway (or even better, weekend getaways — plural), so you can make the most of the balmy weather when it comes. Of course, what constitutes a weekend getaway will depend on your location, but we…

5 Awesome Last-Minute Memorial Day Getaways

We’re a few short weeks away from the last long weekend before summer officially kicks in. And for those who have experienced an emotional roller coaster of weather these past few seasons (think idiosyncratic rises and falls in temperature as well as sudden heavy rain and snowfall), the start of summer can’t come soon enough.…