Latest Articles on Summer

What to Read in Summer 2017 (and Where to Read It)

A good book can shape a trip, and come to mind every time you see a photo of where you read it. But there’s something extra special about reading while traveling in the summertime, when the days are longer and the beach chairs are calling. With that in mind, we scoured the latest titles to…

Your Guide to Viewing the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse

On August 21, 2017, the U.S. will host a rare astronomical event — and no, it’s not another supermoon. For the first time in nearly 40 years, a total solar eclipse will grace the continental U.S. skies (the last one occurred in 1978, though a solar eclipse was visible from Hawaii in 1991). And while…

Where to Spend Memorial Day Weekend This Year

It has been a long, cold winter (at least here in New York), so we’re especially looking forward to Memorial Day this year as the informal kickoff to summer and a signal of longer, warmer days ahead. The holiday to remember our nation’s fallen veterans is a little over one month away. That leaves just…

6 Awesome Hotels for Reliving Summer Camp 

Between the songs, the campfires, and the mosquitoes, summer camp had its highs and its lows. Fortunately, hotels have adopted some of our favorite summer camp qualities, like fire pits for roasting s’mores, woodsy decor, and picturesque natural settings. Take your pick of properties, located from the mountains of Colorado and France to the Catskills…

10 Wonderful Uncrowded Summer Destinations

Summer is not very far away, and many travelers are making plans for their vacations. With temperatures rising, beaches, oceans, and islands call to travelers who want a place to relax and cool off. But there are likely hundreds — if not thousands — of people looking to do the same, and you might end…

What to Do in London: A Guide for Every Season

London is an excellent year-round destination, with plenty to do both indoors and outdoors no matter what your interests are. However, each season brings its own distinct vibe and activities. Here’s a snippet of the best that London has to offer in each season.

A Complete Guide on When to Go to Disney World

Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is a top vacation destination, whether you’re traveling with kids or not. For many, the question isn’t if to go, but when to go. Different times of year bring varying weather, crowds, and considerations. So when should you head to The Happiest Place on Earth, and what can you…

The Best Time to Visit Greece: A Season-by-Season Guide

Timing a trip to Greece may seem like an easy choice. You can opt for the azure waters and fun-loving crowds of the high season or the big bargains and unreliable weather of the low season. Then, there are the shoulder months, which have some of the advantages of both. So, which should you choose?…

Last-Minute Labor Day Weekend Getaways from All Over the U.S.

Labor Day weekend feels like the last real weekend of summer, so we suggest celebrating with a bang. If you are still stuck on the fence on where to go, now’s the time to decide. From quick back-to-nature getaways to 24-hour party cities, we’ve got our top spots for your last long weekend of summer…