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Vacation In California’s Most Affordable Beach Town This Summer

Sam Sears — Fri, 23 May 2025 13:47:02 +0000

As San Diego's South Bay is all but guaranteed to become Southern California's new vacation hotspot with the grand opening of the highly anticipated Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, what about North County? While most San Diego visitors stick to the script with endless hours spent trying to snap the perfect panda selfie at the San …

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One Hour From Chicago! Vibrant Beaches And Adventure Await In Lesser-Known National Park

Sam Sears — Mon, 19 May 2025 13:23:05 +0000

Chicago may be known as the “Windy City”, but it becomes a sweltering scorcher come summertime. While people traditionally don't view the Midwest as a beach haven, beautifully blue Lake Michigan is an exception to the rule. As such, Chicago takes on a whole new vibe this time of year, where locals and tourists alike …

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Move Over New Orleans! This Charming Louisiana City Is Surging In Popularity

Sam Sears — Sun, 11 May 2025 13:17:33 +0000

Like Mississippi, Louisiana is yet another surprising southern state on the rise. In fact, the state's lesser-known cities like Shreveport and Monroe announced earlier this year they broke all-time visitor records in 2024, in addition to Lake Charles soaring to new heights in 2023. While New Orleans will always be the mainstay of Louisiana, there's …

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Texas Charm & Big City Thrills: Hop Aboard The South’s Most Underrated Train Ride

Sam Sears — Sun, 04 May 2025 13:48:35 +0000

People who've only seen Texas through the lens of classic Westerns will be gobsmacked by how diverse the Lone Star State really is. Whether you're drawn to charming small towns where the aroma of pit-smoked barbecue infuses your clothes, culturally vibrant cities with deep Hispanic roots, or the unique blend of cowboy tradition and modern …

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Move Over Charleston! Surprising South Carolina City Breaks All-Time Tourism Records

Sam Sears — Sun, 04 May 2025 13:44:59 +0000

For a solid decade, Charleston has continuously been a thriving Southern hotspot with its European aesthetics, out-of-this-world cuisine, and random, yet legendary, Bill Murray sightings. Steeped in history, surrounded by lush nature, and with a burgeoning food scene in its own right, South Carolina's capital city broke all-time tourism records in 2024. Far beyond just …

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Discover 4 U.S. Mountain Getaways Oozing Nostalgia & Splendid Spring Weather

Sam Sears — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:14:11 +0000

Many travelers scope out the best beaches this time of year, but sometimes a cozy cabin in a scenic mountain town is just what the doctor ordered. Lined with vintage shops, rustic inns, and Mom and Pop eateries with Grandma's secret recipe, all while backdropped by what may seem like a Bob Ross ‘happy accident', …

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Amsterdam On A Budget: How I Did It Without Going Broke (And Loved Every Second)

Tyler Fox — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:06:59 +0000

Amsterdam has this effortless, magnetic charm. One minute you’re wandering cobblestone streets alongside a canal, the next you’re ducking into a bakery for a warm stroopwafel or biking past 17th-century row houses. It’s a city that pulls you in. But it can also pull at your wallet if you’re not careful. I traveled with three …

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