Destinations
The Hottest Destinations of 2015
Looking for a new and different destination for your next vacation? Conde Naste Traveler has defined these three places as Hot List 2015 destinations that are must-visits — before others get to them! Where do you think you’ll go next? The Next It City: Guadalajara, Mexico The Next It Island: Vis, off mainland Croatia…
Read MoreLA Welcomes Record Number of Visitors
According to new data from the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board, the city of LA welcomed a record number of visitors in 2014: 44.2 million to be more specific. This shows a 5% increase over the 2013 calendar year. The majority of these 44 million came from different parts of the United States, though…
Read MoreLondon's Hand-Built Canals
If you’re considering a trip across the pond, London is always a special place to visit. Beyond its dazzling tourist attractions, palaces, and parks, the city boasts lesser-known hand-built canals. The 200-year-old canal row is lined with houseboats and cafes similar to that of Amsterdam, hidden away from the bustling streets of Central London. The…
Read MoreU.S. Capital Welcomes Record Visitors in 2014
Washington, D.C. welcomed a record number of domestic tourists in 2014, topping out at 18.3 million visitors over the course of the year. This number proves a 5.7% increase over the 2013 numbers, according to the city’s tourism bureau. Visitor spending also increased, along with food and beverage, retail, and entertainment spending. In continuing efforts…
Read MoreFive Regions To See in Spain This Summer
Considering traveling to Europe this summer? The warm and welcoming country of Spain is home to many diverse regions that have unique cultures, beautiful scenery, and delicious food. If you’re trying to narrow down your vacation plans to just a few regions, see the suggested regions below from Findery. Andalucia: a notably diverse area of…
Read More9 Places to Add to Your Bucket List
Wondering where you should travel next that might be different from the usual tourist destinations? These places are somewhat more remote than the usual travel destinations but will provide you with must-see experiences that should be on your bucket list. Milford Sound, Southland, New Zealand Ushguli, Republic of Georgia Kelimutu Volcano, Indonesia Grand Canyon National…
Read More7 Must-Visit North American Destinations
While wanderlust and world travel might be desirable, time and budget may prevent you from being able to take the international trips that you want. If you’re looking for a destination closer to home, these North American destinations are great options to visit. Paris, closer to home: Quebec City, Canada Scenic: Big Sur, California Natural…
Read MoreThe World's Happiest Countries
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations has released its World Happiness Report, taking into account a variety of factors that affect citizens’ overall happiness. People in the countries toward the top of the list boast some of the longest life expectancies, more freedom to make choices, higher GDP per capita, more generosity,…
Read MoreWhat Are the Benefits of Traveling?
You’ve probably heard by now that Americans don’t travel enough- according to a study from Expedia, over 30% of Americans didn’t use all of their vacation days. For some reason, American culture strives for job success and there is a stigma that leaving your job for a few weeks to travel somehow equates with not…
Read MoreThe Best Places to Visit in April
While it seems that there’s never a bad time to travel, there are certainly different places around the world that might be better seen at a specific time of year. Be it the weather, the festivities, or the nature, zooming in on a time of year (or even specific month) might help you to have…
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