Winter is quickly coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean that you still can’t hit the slopes for a weekend of excellent skiing. USA Today put together a list of the best ski resorts travelers should be considering for a ski trip this spring, based on snow totals and mountain temperatures. Check out their …
Monthly Archives: February 2016
In 2015, more than 135 million Americans reported that they hadn’t taken a vacation in the last 12 months. Yes, that’s right. Over half of Americans haven’t vacationed in the last year. Shocking, right? Henrik Kjellberg, president of Hotwire, recently shared his thoughts on how to take time (away from work) to rejuvenate and recharge …
As we’re now officially into 2016, the idea of a winter getaway to somewhere sunny and warm already sounds like the perfect way to recharge for the rest of the winter. If you (like us) are in need of some sunshine and want to stay in the States, explore these five U.S. cities for a …
A few months ago, in honor of 2015 as the year of the emoji, we did a state-by-state breakdown of the top travel and leisure emojis used by people on Twitter. From the ever popular “tent” in Wyoming to “snowflakes” in Montana and Alaska and “tropical drink” in Hawaii, we loved getting a glimpse into what fall travelers were excited about. Some …
Some say Spring unofficially begins on February 18 – the day pitchers and catchers report for Major League Baseball Spring Training. It’s an undeniably joyous time of the year for baseball fans across the country, with flocks of families migrating south to find warmth, support their team, and take a much needed vacation. Here’s how …
USA Today Travel knows what’s what…there is nothing cuter than baby animals, which is why we’re so excited about their recent round-up of where to find the newest baby “ZooBorns”. This winter, lots of zoos across America are celebrating a host of new arrivals. From baby lions and meerkats in Indianapolis to little porcupines in California, …
Sometimes we all feel the need…for speed! With the 58th Daytona 500 scheduled for this Sunday, February 21, at Daytona International Speedway…basically the Super Bowl of Nascar…we got to thinking about how to put a little more pizazz in our driving game. We’re not talking about zipping around in speeding-ticket range, mind you, just experiencing something …
President’s Day is almost here, giving many of us another three day weekend to take advantage of. If you still haven’t heard enough about our presidential candidates, or have head your head in the sand when it comes to the news, it might be a good excuse to visit their hometowns in person. Consider it …