Have you ever gone from zero to 60 m.p.h. in three and a half seconds while dangling off the side of a steel track? The only place in the world you can experience that is on the new Thunderbird wing launch roller coaster opening...
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
10 Best Amusement Parks for 2015
Have you ever gone from zero to 60 m.p.h. in three and a half seconds while dangling off the side of a steel track? The only place in the world you can experience that is on the new Thunderbird wing launch roller coaster opening...
Top 10 Places Spring is in Bloom
Spring is in the air, finally! Some may wonder if we'll see a spring this year, as they battle through the last bit of a winter that refuses to leave. Rest assured, though. Spring is here. And, if you need a little extra dose of...
The Secret to Making Friends in a New City
Your landlord has given you the keys. You've driven or flown or sailed or ski-doo'ed triumphantly into this new city that you'll be calling home. Your moving boxes are brimming with your most essential belongings. You've brought...
5 Airlines That Fly to Europe for Cheap (for Real)
No-frills carrier Ryanair made the news this year by announcing the launch of transatlantic flights starting at just $15. It's a deal that sounds much too good to be true, and indeed, that $15 price tag fails to factor in the passenger taxes ($200 or so) and other fees like luggage and seat selection.Rest assured, though: If you're looking to explore Europe on the cheap, whether you prefer the...
Seven Enticing Destinations on Latin America's Cacao Route
Travel to the origin of chocolate to soak up the culture of cacao and discover how to make it yourself. BELIZE1. Punta Gorda, ToledoTHE FESTIVAL In the far south of Belize, emerald rainforest runs across the mountainous countryside with winding rivers that flow into the Caribbean sea. Within Belize's southernmost district Toledo lie cacao plantations where the locals claim the terroir gives their...
The Surprising Things Kids Really Remember After a Vacation
Last summer's travels with my son was part social experiment, part field research on how sustainability is viewed through the eyes of a nine-year-old child. What I didn't expect along the way was for me to gain a much better understanding of what he values most from these travel experiences, namely people, adventures and conversation.Admittedly, it was a big task to organize a seven-week family journey...
6 Reasons To Visit Zion National Park This Spring
Photo: Derrick Lytle By: The Outbound CollectiveZion sits on the throne of the Mighty 5 as Utah's most visited National Park, and for good reason. With 229 square miles of incredibly diverse landscape and wildlife, even the most dedicated explorer couldn't experience all that Zion has to offer in a lifetime. Take our advice and be sure to hit up these six adventures on your next visit.Hiking the...
A Colorful Look Behind the Doors of Dublin
I didn't realize how excitable I can really get about the simplest things until I went to Ireland. One of my favorite sights-and there's plenty of them-are Dublin's colorful architectural collection of doors sprawling throughout the city. I could have easily spent hours getting lost, peeking in between streets and peeling back every corner of public buildings and private residences to find a door...
Here's Where Bartenders Go To Get Buzzed In Honolulu
When you think of drinking in Hawaii, chances are your mouth waters for a Corona on the beach or a bright blue Hawaiian, complete with the little umbrella.But Honolulu -- the Aloha State's capital -- has a lot more to offer when it comes to challenging and impressing your tastebuds. Named the "next foodie frontier" by Condé Nast Traveler, the city is known for mixing eastern and western flavors as...
Passenger's Thank-You Note To Pilot Goes Viral, Lifts Spirits Worldwide
It never hurts to say "thank you."Bethanie, an appreciative flyer who splits her time between Spain and England, apparently knows this better than most. The passenger reportedly slipped this thank-you note to the pilots on her flight...
This Romantic Disney World Proposal Is A Great Start To Happily Ever After
Disney World is a hot spot for marriage proposals, and Patrick Santos and Gavin Hatch can count their engagement among the park's most romantic.Hatch thought he was going out for drinks with a friend at Disney's Boardwalk in Florida,...
Indianapolis' Tourism Group Wants To Make It Clear That LGBT Travelers Are Welcome
An Indianapolis tourism group is trying to make it very clear that gay travelers are welcome in the city amid backlash over Indiana's controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which many say would permit discrimination against LGBT individuals in the state.The landing page for Indianapolis' tourism website prominently features an LGBT flag across the city's skyline with the text "all are welcome...
ACLU Attorney Finalizes Agreement With TSA To Track Hair Searches, Assess Possible Racial Discrimination
Accusations of racially selective airport searches by the Transportation Security Administration have prompted officials to deem the practice discriminatory. This comes years after Solange Knowles spoke out about her own experience...
Lost in Translation: Brits v. Americans -- Whose Language Is It, Anyway?
Our cousins across the pond may have invented the English language, but over the past 240 years or so, Americans have made some... shall we say... "improvements." Often, people travel from the U.S. to England wrapped in a sense of comfort, thinking, "Well, they speak the same language, so I'll be able to get by just fine."Or will you?There are a few very significant differences. Want to wear a...
Cuba: So What Now?
Few people can get the entire travel industry tittering about the same thing at the same time, but President Obama managed to do just that. On December 17, travel news (and just about every other news) reported that that the Cuban...
Our Top Tips for Beating Jet Lag
Every traveler has heard of it and everyone fears it: the dreaded jet lag. But for those of us who are constantly on the go, we rely on these top tips for avoiding jet lag and arriving at our destination feeling as fresh as possible. Get plenty of rest the night beforeWe know -- easier said than done! But try to get ahead of your packing so you're not up all night wondering whether you remembered...
Best French Regions for Wine-Lovers
There's no question that the wine made in France is some of the best in the world. Though many travelers are content with ordering their favorite bottle while visiting Paris, I have found that the best way to immerse oneself in the French wine culture, and by association, in the French culinary scene, is by traveling outside of the big city and into smaller towns known for growing and harvesting...
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