1600 Pennsylvania Avenue might be home base for the POTUS, but when you’re the leader of the free world, you’re bound to spend a lot of time traveling, too. Over the course of his two-term presidency, Barack Obama jetted off to 58 different countries and embarked on plenty of firsts, including being the first sitting…
Skiing is one of our favorite winter pastimes: There’s just something about getting out in the fresh air (and fresh powder) that does a body good. And whether you’re doing the “pizza” down the bunny slopes or have mastered the double black diamond, you’ll be sure to have a great time, especially if you can…
If you thought summer was fun, there’s a ton of stuff on the books for fall. Noncommittal temperatures may be throwing a wrench in your ability to plan for this year’s fall foliage, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still plan a fantastic weekend getaway this autumn. While we love leaf-peeping as much as everyone…
From disembodied voices to ghostly apparitions, we’ve heardmany spooky details from hotel guests who have visited notoriously hauntedhotels. While we haven’t had any paranormal run-ins at these spots ourselves,staff and guests have allegedly had eerie encounters that would certainly haveus sleeping with one eye open. So if trick-or-treating or costume parties are alittle too tame…
Although it may be tempting, you don’t have to book a flight to Bali or Italy to find a world-class spa experience. In fact, if you live in North America, some of the world’s most impressive spas can be found right at your doorstep. We’ve traveled around the country to find the best hotel spas…
It’s no secret that the holiday season is one of the busiest travel times of the year. After all, the kids are out of school, making it an ideal period to take that long-awaited family vacation. However, picking a place can be tricky, especially if you’re looking for a destination that doesn’t leave behind the…
Flying to your destination may save time, but aside from fluffy clouds and a pretty sunset, there’s not much in the way of scenery. And while a road trip is fun, that requires you or your car mate driving — so eyes on the road! That’s why we love trains; they’ll take you where you…
Embarking on a road trip across the United States has been instilled as an American pastime, thanks to iconic works like “Thelma and Louise” and Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road.” In less romanticized terms, road trips can fill an itinerary with bucolic countryside scenery, natural wonders, and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Summer is the season of choice…
We know all too well how fleeting summer can be. So, why not squeeze in one last trip before the season comes to close? August is a great month to get in one last summer getaway, and we’re bringing the heat with our list of the best places to travel in August in the U.S.,…
Soaking in a hot spring is known to have lots of health benefits, from improving circulation to alleviating body aches. And while taking a dip in thermal waters au naturel is par for the course in areas such as Europe and Japan, U.S. citizens have to actively search for nearby hot springs that allow nudity.…
