Picture a place straight out of a crime novel or movie, a den of darkness disguised by bright lights, loud music, and decidedly delightful distractions, and then place it in the real world and give it a quintessential quirk — like locating it in two American states at the same time, say, just to up the ante — and what have you got?
Read MoreWhile you may not be familiar with the movie, you probably know its most famous song. Forgive me in advance for getting it stuck in your head, but it goes a little something like this: “zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay, my, oh my, what a wonderful day!” You know the one.
Read MoreWith much of the U.S. seemingly ready to declare the coronavirus pandemic over even as new surges in cases have popped up in places like Texas, Florida, and Arizona, the world’s largest travel platform is at least keeping its eye on the ball. TripAdvisor, that online Valhalla of handy-dandy travel information, has released a new tool to help you identify which measures hotels and restaurants have in place to keep guests and customers safe.
Read MoreFrom the otherworldly spirits haunting Michigan’s lighthouses to the mythical Dogman lurking somewhere in the north woods’ darkness, the Great Lakes State is a treasure trove full of ghost stories and urban legends. The Great Lakes are intriguing in and of themselves, their rough waters having claimed numerous ships over the years, but the tales creep inland, as well, giving residents of the mitten plenty to talk about around the campfire late at night.
Read MoreBelieve it or not, there are still some pockets of the world that remain untouched by the population at-large. In some cases, this is simply because the destination is uninhabitable, or much too remote to even be worth the hassle. Other times, it’s because visitors aren’t allowed — either by governmental decree or due to the natives’ hostility toward outsiders.
Read MoreAre you a cruise kind of person? Not everyone is, but some people really seem to love the idea of hitting the open water with a couple thousand of their closest friends while aboard a colossal hunk of floating metal. It’s an experience, for sure, but it begs the question: at what cost?
Read MoreJust picturing the crystal clear waters of Fiji, the white sandy beaches of Aruba, or the colorful coral reefs of the Bahamas is enough to have you daydreaming all afternoon. However, while all of those island nations offer the whole package, we’re not here to talk about any of them.
Read MoreSometimes, for whatever reason — be it financials, career, or, ahem, a global pandemic — we find ourselves unable to venture off to the various destinations, near or far, inhabiting our travel bucket lists. In these times there is little we can do other than dream of the myriad places we wish to experience firsthand, and things can get depressing.
Read MoreSuch a widespread public health crisis undoubtedly reaches its dirty paws into economic affairs — and that includes the business of travel. Regardless of the tool you prefer, a search for most any flight right now will likely turn up fares that are far less expensive than you’re accustomed to. The natural question becomes: should you take advantage of them?
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