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  • 20 Things Tourists Do That Locals Hate

    There's always a good excuse to pack your bag and hit the friendly skies. Whether you're searching for a new breathtaking place to visit or hoping to...

    By Rosie Siefert December 12th, 2019 Read More
  • The Trick To Driving On Black Ice

    Driving in inclement weather takes intense focus. If you're driving in a place that gets a lot of snowfall, you have to pay more attention to the...

    By Rosie Siefert December 10th, 2019 Read More
  • This Is The Safest Major City In America

    In major cities around the United States, tourists have to take precautions to make sure they're safe from crimes, scams, natural disasters and more during their travels....

    By Kaitlin Miller December 6th, 2019 Read More
  • These Are The Most Commonly Stolen Items From Luxury Hotels

    It's a common tale — we slip a pen into our pocket or grab some extra soaps for the road when leaving a hotel. Smaller items, especially hygiene products,...

    By Rosie Siefert December 6th, 2019 Read More
  • How Often Should You Really Wash Your Hands?

    In our everyday lives, we use our hands for a variety of activities, from opening doors to typing on keyboards, turning sink faucets and touching many other...

    By Diamond Bridges December 6th, 2019 Read More
  • The Worst Ice Storm In American History Caused Billions In Damage

    One of the most deadly and most devastating American winter storms in recent memory was the Great Ice Storm of 1998 which lasted from January 5 through...

    By Kaitlin Miller December 3rd, 2019 Read More
  • Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Is The Must-See Holiday Theme Park Event

    When you think of celebrating the holiday season at a theme park, your mind probably gravitates toward heading to Disney World for Christmas or perhaps hitting up...

    By Carolyn Menyes December 3rd, 2019 Read More
  • 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
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