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  • The Biggest And Brightest Spots To Spend New Year's In Every State

    New Year's Eve is a time for new beginnings marked by communal countdowns and big and bright booms in the sky. Gathering at home with loved ones,...

    By Syjil Ashraf December 2nd, 2019 Read More
  • Is Hand Sanitizer As Effective As Washing Your Hands?

    When you enter a hospital, an airport, a grocery store or many other public places, there's oftentimes a hand sanitizer dispenser waiting for you. The world is filled...

    By Diamond Bridges December 2nd, 2019 Read More
  • Places Only West Coasters Know About

    Although it's made up of only three states — California, Oregon and Washington — the West Coast is an expansive and extremely diverse area, both geographically and...

    By Syjil Ashraf November 27th, 2019 Read More
  • The Trendiest Travel Destinations Of The 2010s

    Travel destinations ride waves of trendiness. In the 1950s and '60s, lovebirds flocked to Acapulco, Mexico, where JFK and Jackie honeymooned. Thanks to his tropical movies and...

    By Sara Grant November 27th, 2019 Read More
  • Places Only East Coasters Know About

    The East Coast is lined with gorgeous coasts and vibrant cities, but between the big cities of Boston and New York and the popular beach towns are...

    By Bianca Sanchez November 27th, 2019 Read More
  • The Safest Cities In The World

    There's a lot to consider when traveling to new destinations, but obviously your safety and security should be chief among your concerns. Taking into account the Institute...

    By Kaitlin Miller November 27th, 2019 Read More
  • The Happiest States In America

    What makes you happy? Maybe it's a coffee or a vacation to a beautiful beach. Or maybe it's something more internal, and contentment lies in the way you live...

    By Bianca Sanchez November 25th, 2019 Read More
  • Tips For Ski And Snowboarding Beginners

    Going skiing or snowboarding for the first time can be intimidating, especially as an adult. There's so much lingo, gear and technique to learn and the learning...

    By Kaitlin Miller November 25th, 2019 Read More
  • Reasons You Should Visit Disney World At Christmas

    There's no wrong place to spend the Christmas season. But one of the absolute best destinations for the holidays is Walt Disney World. Even though the holiday...

    By Carolyn Menyes November 25th, 2019 Read More
  • Best Sunrise Spots Around The World

    Even if you...

    By Nicole Dossantos November 21st, 2019 Read More
  • The Most Breathtaking Abandoned Places On The Planet

    From famous monuments of historical significance to old textile mills, many locations that were once bustling with people have been abandoned. The decaying walls, overgrown grass and...

    By The Active Times Staff November 20th, 2019 Read More
  • You Can Still Ride These Opening Day Disneyland Attractions

    Walt Disney famously said that "Disneyland will never be completed, as long as there is imagination left in the world." Indeed, this classic theme park has seen...

    By Carolyn Menyes November 20th, 2019 Read More
  • The Worst Airport Etiquette Mistakes

    It can be hard to know exactly how to conduct yourself in an environment you're unfamiliar with, especially one as confusing and stressful as the airport. Most...

    By Carolyn Menyes November 18th, 2019 Read More
  • 14 Ways To Keep Kids Busy During Delayed Flights

    Going on vacation or a family trip with children can be a wonderful, memory-filled experience. But the inevitable airport waits it takes to get there? Not so...

    By Sara Grant November 14th, 2019 Read More
  • How To Prepare For, And Deal With, Getting Stranded In Your Car During Winter

    Getting stranded in your car is bad enough, but being stranded in severe winter weather could be dangerous. In 2018, AAA estimated that 46% of all crashes...

    By Noah McGee November 14th, 2019 Read More
  • A Guide To Planning The Perfect Ski Trip

    Ever since Idaho's Sun Valley opened as the first destination ski resort in the United States in 1936, skiing has grown as a popular American vacation across...

    By Bianca Sanchez November 14th, 2019 Read More
  • Airplane Water Is So Bad That You Shouldn't Even Wash Your Hands, Study Finds

    A study released in September found that the quality of drinking water on most American-based airlines is such that it is not even suitable for washing one's...

    By Syjil Ashraf November 11th, 2019 Read More
  • The Best And Worst Times To Travel For The Christmas Holiday

    Whether they're taking a warm-weather winter vacation or heading to grandmother's house, millions of people will hit the road or fly the friendly skies during the December...

    By Kaitlin Miller November 11th, 2019 Read More
  • How Early Do You Really Need To Get To The Airport?

    Whether it's the fear of waiting in long check-in lines or being stuck at security, many travelers like to be early to the airport — even if...

    By Diamond Bridges November 8th, 2019 Read More
  • How To Travel With Holiday Gifts

    The end of the year is closing in and that means a lot of holiday travel. No matter how — or how far — you've traveled, it...

    By Diamond Bridges November 6th, 2019 Read More
  • The Best And Worst Times To Travel For The Thanksgiving Holiday

    Millions of Americans travel around Thanksgiving every year. That means that whether you're driving to grandmother's house or taking an international flight this Thanksgiving, you should expect...

    By Kaitlin Miller November 4th, 2019 Read More
  • Ways That Long Flights Can Affect Your Health

    Whether you're checking bucket-list places off your list or flying across the country for a business meeting, long flights are a necessary evil. Unless you have the...

    By Dan Myers October 31st, 2019 Read More
  • Washington Square Park In New York City Has A Dark Past

    Washington Square Park is a wonderful place for a rainbow of reasons including the dog park, street performers and N.Y. Dosas, the resident South Indian food truck....

    By Taylor Rock October 30th, 2019 Read More
  • When Is The Best Time To Visit Iceland & 49 Other Hot Travel Destinations?

    There are hundreds of destinations in the world worth traveling to, but more than where you go — it matters when you go. Factoring in seasonal weather...

    By Hristina Byrnes October 28th, 2019 Read More
  • Sedona

    The Most Expensive Travel Destinations In America

    By Aaliyah Gibson October 25th, 2019

    We all dream of packing our bags and taking a trip to a fun destination. But with so many wonders to see, you might be contemplating which location is best.

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  • What Commute Times Look Like Across America

    It's 8:30 a.m., and the streets are filled with noisy cars trying to get to their destinations. Public transit trains are jammed packed, and everyone seems to...

    By Diamond Bridges October 21st, 2019 Read More
  • The Best Warm-Weather Destinations To Spend The Holidays

    Whether you're looking to escape the cold or you just want some sunshine for the holidays, these summery destinations may be just what you need this winter....

    By Zareen Syed October 17th, 2019 Read More
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