The new school year has kicked off and it looks much different for many teachers and students. With the COVID-19 pandemic still causing shutdowns, remote …
Read moreTeacher turns remote learning into a road trip to bring history to life for students
If you love doughnuts — and I mean really love doughnuts — you may want to consider planning a trip to New York City to …
Read moreNew Krispy Kreme store will have a giant glaze waterfall
I was in the elevator heading up to my room at Hotel EMC2, a boutique hotel in downtown Chicago, when one of the hotel’s most …
After an unprecedented nearly four-month closure, Walt Disney World’s theme parks have now been reopened. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened on July 11, …
Read moreHere’s what a trip to Disney World looks like during the pandemic
If you’ve ever had coffee at Walt Disney World or Disneyland and wished you could bring that coffee magic into your own kitchen, get ready …
Read moreBrew the coffee served at Disney parks and resorts right in your own kitchen
If you love getting out on the water but also love hot tubbing, the perfect activity exists: Hot tub boating! In several cities, including Seattle …
Summer is winding down and fall is right around the corner, which means we’ll soon start to see the leaves changing colors. The beautiful colors …
Read moreFall foliage will peak two weeks later than usual this year
In reaction to protests and civil unrest, several cities across the country have reduced their police departments’ budgets, but in Texas the state capitol is …
Read moreWhat Austin is doing with the $150M it’s cutting from its police budget
If you’ve ever opened a bag of Sour Patch Kids and wished you could bring the sour, then sweet, experience to life, you can now …
Read moreNew store is dedicated to all things Sour Patch Kids and it looks like so much fun
The Cincinnati, Ohio, zoo’s latest exhibit, the Australian-themed Roo Valley, will allow guests to walk right alongside hopping kangaroos when it opens Aug. 18. When …
To help combat the spread of COVID-19, mask use is required in cities across the nation. This is true for plane travel as well, as …
Another month, another extension of the closure of the U.S.-Canadian border. Crossings between both countries will remain off-limits for travelers until at least September 21, …
Read moreU.S.-Canada border closure extended again until at least September 21
Talk about social distancing: A lonely island off the coast of Scotland is inviting new residents to help grow its population and pitch in to …
Read moreA remote Scottish island is looking for new residents
The scene: It’s a Friday evening in the mid-1990s. You arrive at Blockbuster. “My Girl” or “Dumb and Dumber”? Gobstoppers or Raisinets? Definitely grab some …
Read moreThe last surviving Blockbuster store is listed on Airbnb for nostalgic ’90s sleepovers
Nearly half of Americans canceled their summer vacation plans as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. However, as the State Department recently lifted their “do …
Emirates airline is offering some serious peace of mind for its customers during the coronavirus pandemic. A new insurance policy, available to all Emirates passengers, …
Read moreAirline says it will pay medical and hotel costs if passengers get COVID-19 while traveling
Jaydence Ronco, a 6-year-old boy from Florida, recently flew home from a family vacation and discovered his beloved stuffed Dalmatian was not at his side. …
Read more6-year-old reunites with his stuffed dog after airport’s cute posts of the pup go viral
The Wings Neck Lighthouse in Pocasett, Massachusetts, was originally constructed in 1849, rebuilt in 1889 and served as a functional lighthouse of the U.S. Coast …
Read moreRent a lighthouse on Cape Cod for your next vacation
At least one wonderful thing has happened in 2020: the opening of a Dolly Parton-themed rooftop bar and restaurant. The Nashville venue perfectly channels Dolly’s …
Read moreThere’s a Dolly Parton-themed bar in Nashville and almost everything is pink
On March 31, the Department of State issued a global level 4 health advisory, recommending that all U.S. citizens avoid travel to any international destination, …
Travel during the summer of 2020 hasn’t been what many of us expected or wanted. COVID-19 restrictions have kept many vacationers home and traveling to …
Read moreColorful fields of flowers are in full bloom in Italy and the photos are stunning
The CDC does not want people setting sail on cruise ships anytime soon because of the coronavirus pandemic. Citing “ongoing” COVID-19 outbreaks onboard ships, the …
Read moreCDC extends no-sail order for cruise ships through September
Don’t cancel summer 2020 just yet. Amid coronavirus lockdowns and border closures, many people have had to give up on the idea of travel entirely. …
Read moreBarbados is developing a 12-month visa to entice remote workers
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Getting out to see a movie is a luxury we haven’t experienced in a long time thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Theaters in the U.S. …
Read moreParis is hosting a ‘boat-in’ movie night on the Seine
For those of us who are tired of our own cooking after following stay-at-home orders, any easy ideas for changing up the weeknight dinner routine …
Read moreOld El Paso has new taco kits with flavors from Japan, Korea and the Caribbean
The European Union is preparing to block U.S. residents from traveling to countries within the EU due to its coronavirus risk. As the EU begins …
Read moreEuropean Union is preparing to block travelers from the US and Russia
An iconic Disney theme park attraction is on its way out — in its current state, that is. On Thursday, June 24, Disney announced that …
Read moreDisney is turning Splash Mountain into a ‘Princess and the Frog’-themed ride
Actor and singer Zac Efron is best known for his roles in the “High School Musical” trilogy, “Hairspray” and “17 Again.” Now, the multitalented star …
Read moreZac Efron is getting his own Netflix show about travel and sustainability
Greece is about to reopen for international travelers, and they’re offering some financial incentives that are making the idea of a summer trip to their …
Read moreGreece is enticing visitors with cheaper flights this summer
If you’re a massive Harry Potter fan, there’s a new destination to put on your travel list. A themed vacation rental listing from Loma Homes …
Read moreHarry Potter scenes come to life in this 8-bedroom vacation rental home
Dreams are finally coming true for Disney fans who’ve been mourning the closure of Disney theme parks around the world since the coronavirus pandemic forced …
Read moreDisney World just announced the reopening date for its theme parks and resorts
Stonehenge, the enormous stone circle that stands on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, is one of the world’s most recognizable monuments. Every year, visitors from …
Read moreFor the first time ever, you can livestream the summer solstice at Stonehenge
If you ever traveled to Walt Disney World before the coronavirus pandemic, you know how crowded it gets. As someone who adores Disney World, I …
Read morePhotos show Disney World like we’ve never seen it before—completely empty
In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, doctors, nurses and other support staff at hospitals have emerged as our frontline heroes. Every day, they …
Read moreHospital staff was surprised with free vacations for their work fighting the coronavirus
After closing the doors to both Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida on March 12, Disney has announced they will be partially reopening the Disney Springs …
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Read moreTent cot looks like the most comfortable way to camp
A little-known fact about hotels is that a lot of them, especially the historic ones, are hiding speakeasies. Old mailrooms or coat closets are transformed …
Read moreHotel’s chocolate speakeasy is like a real-life Candyland
I’m not an outdoorsy person but, as social distancing measures have kept me mostly indoors, I’ve come to anticipate my daily walk around the neighborhood, …
Read morePark is completely covered in millions of blue flowers and it is beautiful
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Read moreHow to make your own Disney Mickey pretzels at home
If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting the Netherlands during springtime to view the bright and beautiful tulip fields, this is not the best time to …
Read moreYou can take a virtual tour of the famous Dutch tulip fields
What do you do if you’re a professional photographer who is stuck at home because of a worldwide pandemic? Erin Sullivan’s work normally has her …
Read moreTravel photographer is shooting incredible nature photos with items she has at home
If you’re fantasizing of escaping to your own private island, Lítla Dímun should play a role in your daydreams. It’s the smallest of the Faroe …
Read moreTiny island is often topped with its own tiny cloud
Germany’s 2020 Oktoberfest is the latest large-scale event to be canceled as the coronavirus sweeps the globe. Despite still being months out — the Oktoberfest …
Read moreGermany’s Oktoberfest is canceled for the first time since World War II
We can’t travel right now, and for good reason — hitting the road during a global pandemic isn’t the best idea. But that doesn’t mean …
If you’ve been daydreaming about the perfect vacation to take after this pandemic is over, look no further than the Quinta da Pacheca winery in …
Read moreSpend the night in a giant wine barrel at this gorgeous vineyard
If you’re dreaming of a unique vacation where you and your besties can enjoy the outdoors, drink wine, and disconnect, all while surrounded by beautiful …
Read moreYou and your besties can stay in vintage campers at a scenic vineyard
There’s a colorful mystery in this city in the hills. Tucked up against a mountainside in northern Morocco’s Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen seems unassuming enough as …
Read moreThe buildings in this city are all painted blue—and it’s gorgeous
Times Square is void of its frenetic shuffle. Selfie stick-wielding tourists are absent from the Eiffel Tower. Bourbon Street is eerily quiet. All over the …
Read moreHere’s what the world’s top tourist destinations look like during the coronavirus lockdown
As social distancing and staying at home become the new norm during the COVID-19 pandemic, non-essential travel has been put on hold. If you had …
For the first time since Walt Disney debuted Disneyland in 1955, not a single Disney theme park is open for business. All Disney theme parks, …
Read moreYou can virtually ‘ride’ these Disney attractions from the comfort of your living room