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©Sean Pavone/Shutterstock Global travel authority Lonely Planet has today unveiled a radical reimagining of its much-awaited Best in Travel picks for 2021, reflecting an unprecedented year of disruption in the travel industry. For the first time, this year’s list spotlights not only places but also people and communities who are transforming the travel industry. In 2021,

Escaping from the hustle and bustle of New York City doesn’t have to mean a long vacation. With a full tank of gas or by using the city’s public transportation, it’s easier than ever to get out of town for an unbelievable day trip. Within two hours of the city, you can find a complete

These are 11 cities from Philadelphia to Honolulu where you can engage with the history of military service members and thank veterans for their sacrifices. Nearly 30 years after armistice was officially declared, formally ending World War I, a veteran named Raymond Weeks suggested turning the relatively new national holiday dedicated to world peace into

Lower Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park US military veterans and Gold Star families will be granted free access to America’s public lands. In honor of Veteran’s Day in 2020, the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs has announced that US Military veterans and Gold Star families will be granted free access to America’s National Parks, wildlife

Amtrak unveiled the sleek new design of its upgraded Acela fleet ©Amtrak Amtrak’s new fleet of high-speed trains is going to reduce carbon consumption by almost half, giving passengers in the northeast a more sustainable way to travel. Comfortable, low carbon transport is the name of the game over at Amtrak. At least in the Acela line.

The State Department recently lifted its five-month long “do not travel” advisory for all international destinations and returned to country-specific restrictions. While several nations, including much of Europe, remain closed to US travelers, a growing number of countries are reopening their borders to them. Editor’s Note: This list was updated on October 20, 2020. Please

Communities around the country have been forced to get creative and figure out fun ways to keep the spirit of Halloween alive this year. Let’s face it, Halloween is going to be different this year. Because of the pandemic, the CDC recommends skipping trick-or-treating and in-person parties in favor of lower-risk activities like carving and

©Sean Pavone/Getty Images The White House The White House is one of the USA’s most iconic buildings. Imagine how much its walls have seen since it opened in 1800. The spirits of countless scandals, wars, assassinations, and other political skullduggery are commonplace.  But what if other spirits haunt the walls of The White House?  As it

(Old) Pickens County Courthouse, Carrollton, Alabama. Photo by Jimmy Emerson (Flickr). This courthouse in western Alabama is haunted by a lynched man. In Carrollton, Alabama, west of Tuscaloosa, almost to the Mississippi line, sits the Pickens County Courthouse. This courthouse was built in 1877, after it was destroyed several different times during the unrest of

Recently, a woman reportedly sent a package to Italy, supposedly containing items that she had taken from the historical site of Pompeii, along with a note of apology. International media quickly picked up on the strangeness of the incident, due in large part to the fact that in her letter the woman claims that she has been

Courtesy Southwest Airlines The changes go into effect on Dec. 1, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Southwest Airlines has announced that it will begin booking flights at full capacity, allowing middle seats to be booked. The airline has been leaving middle seats open since the start of the pandemic in March in order to meet

The appropriately named Troublesome Fire has crossed the Continental Divide. Strong winds in Colorado this morning sent the East Troublesome fire exploding across 1000s of acres on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park. RMNP announced its closure due to fire.  The fire has jumped across the Continental Divide, prompting closures and evacuations of Grand Lake. An

​Ever since Native Americans blazed the first trails through the wilderness, Californians have been hikers. Oceanside rambles, desert palm oases, skyscraping peaks and silent forests await. Here are 10 of California’s best hiking trails. Editor’s note: Please check the latest travel restrictions due to COVID-19 or the California wildfires before planning any trip and always follow government advice. 

The harrowing mystery of two newlyweds who went missing in the Grand Canyon. On October 20, 1928, newlyweds Glen and Bessie Hyde launched down the Colorado River in a homemade 20-foot scow, embarking on a journey that would take over a month and celebrate Bessie as the first woman to boat the river in its

Tennessee is full of haunted tales, legends still yet to be heard and plenty of ghostly historical stories. Are you daring enough to experience any of this paranormal activity? Tennessee is full of history, country music, BBQ and some haunted tales.  For the history buffs, ghost hunters, and those seeking adventure this list is for

Some U.S. cities are perfect to visit during Halloween because of their spooky or mysterious culture, like the above ground cemeteries and voodoo traditions in New Orleans, the famous 17th century witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts, or the Headless Horseman legend in Sleepy Hollow, New York. New Orleans, Louisiana From above ground mausoleums and tombs

​ ©FloridaStock/Shutterstock From outdoor pursuits in the surrounding high desert and mountains to Native American history and Old West heritage, Durango is Southwest Colorado’s premier four-season destination. Editor’s Note: Before you head out, please check the Colorado COVID-19 site to determine any local restrictions you need to be aware of.  Nestled in southwestern Colorado’s Animas River

Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of travel restrictions across the country. If you’re planning to travel between states for a vacation or a short trip, the situation is constantly changing, so it’s best to check all local travel advisories before packing your bags.  Editor’s note: This story was last updated on October 14, 2020. We will

Beautiful view of for San Cristobal in San Juan, Puerto Rico. ©Dennis van de Water/Shutterstock The island is calling just in time for winter. What you need to know, and what to do while you’re there! After closing itself off to non-essential travel back in July, it looks like Puerto Rico has once again opened

We teamed up with GuruShots to find the best travel photos in the world. Here they are. We teamed up with GuruShots, the world’s favorite photo game, to run a travel photo contest. Almost 100k photos were submitted to the challenge, and we are pleased to feature the top 500 travel photos from around the