A flight attendant based in Dallas, Texas, is revealing her favorite travel hacks as summer trips near for Americans all over the country. Bernice Padilla, 29, has been in the industry for six years and traveled to 44 different countries, she said. Over the years, she’s collected and created her own travel insights to make getting to and from vacation …
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National Park Week: 15 surprising facts about America's parks you may not know
It’s National Park Week — a unique time to appreciate the beauty and splendor of the great American outdoors. While the U.S. park scene offers plenty of notable historic sites and landscapes, there are also many features and facts about our national parks that are far lesser known. “National parks are powerful places that have many meanings and connections to …
Read More »Explore Virginia: What to do, tour and see on your next vacation
Virginia’s motto, “Virginia is for lovers,” captures only a fraction of its allure. The state boasts a wide range of activities that cater to solo travelers, groups of friends and families alike. Virginia has historical treasures like Colonial Williamsburg, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and George Washington’s Mount Vernon. THE BEST TOURISM SPOTS IN TEXAS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY The state’s landscapes …
Read More »American Revolution began 249 years ago: Here are 5 overlooked tourist spots on fight for independence
The grand events and oft-told tales of the American Revolution are easy to find among sprawling reverent battlefields and national parks. George Washington’s Mount Vernon in Virginia, Independence Hall in Pennsylvania, and Minuteman National Historical Park in Massachusetts, where the American rebellion exploded into deadly revolution 249 years ago today, April 19, 1775, top any list of highlights in the …
Read More »Washington state travel guide: Breathtaking national parks, the bustling city of Seattle and beyond
Washington state is known for its wide range of stunning natural landscapes, from rugged coastlines to snow-capped mountain peaks to vibrant rainforests. Cities like Seattle and Spokane offer their own array of cultural and culinary attractions. Whether you are interested in outdoor adventure or simply taking in the scenery, the Evergreen State has something for every type of traveler. AMERICA …
Read More »Springtime travel: 5 flower gardens across 5 time zones showcasing American beauty
The spectacular sights of springtime around the United States are in full bloom from coast to coast and across the ocean. Here’s a look at five of the best flower gardens in America across five U.S. time zones for your traveling pleasure. EASTERN: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Sarasota, Florida Sunshine State beauty blossoms along the Florida coast at stunning Selby …
Read More »Why see Wyoming? Here are some of the Cowboy State's top attractions
Sitting rife with untouched land where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, Wyoming is prime real estate for some of America’s greatest natural phenomena. Serving as home to 10 national parks, 12 state parks and some 28 historic sites, the state is just as rich in nature as it is in relics from the cowboys, gunslingers and frontiersmen of …
Read More »Candy tours of America: 5 delectable destinations for sweet family memories
The Candy Man, in an earlier era in American pop culture, was portrayed as a kindly magician who charmed children with the secret ingredient to turn sunshine into dreamy sweet confections. “He mixes it with love / And makes the world taste good,” late multimedia performer Sammy Davis Jr. sang in his signature tune. Candy as a symbol of love …
Read More »The best tourism spots in Texas for the whole family
As the second-largest state in America, with a rich cultural and historical legacy, Texas has long been a popular tourist destination for family vacations. From rugged mountains and plains in the west, to a lengthy coastline with famed beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, Texas has something that everyone in the family can enjoy. It also boasts some of the …
Read More »Hot travel trend has people seeking quiet escape and personal transformation
The hottest trend in travel today is not hitting the busiest city or looking for the coolest nightlife. Rather, it’s the opposite: It’s about looking for peace and quiet. People reportedly want to escape the busyness of their everyday lives and spend their vacations in a more relaxed setting, allowing time for silence, thoughtfulness and introspection. Whether travelers are looking …
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