National Parks Waive Fees for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
[ January 10, 2012 – 9:00 am | No Comment ]

If you’ve been longing to visit the great outdoors, here’s your chance to do so – for free!
From January 14-16 on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, many participating national parks will waive their fees, including …

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More Than Macy’s: Top Five Thanksgiving Parades
November 22, 2011 – 8:55 am | No Comment
More Than Macy’s: Top Five Thanksgiving Parades

Each year on Thanksgiving, between turkey stuffing and football, thousands of Americans flock to local and national Thanksgiving Day parades. Each year, these celebratory staples attempt to outdo the previous year. Though some parades are …

Best Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest in the U.S.
October 7, 2011 – 2:48 pm | One Comment
Best Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest in the U.S.

Though Oktoberfest has long been a German tradition, the fun-filled celebration is now an October staple in many different countries. Today, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of cities in the U.S. that commemorate the …

Best Fall Festivals in America
September 30, 2011 – 12:51 pm | One Comment
Best Fall Festivals in America

It’s officially fall and with it comes one of the best times of year.  The air has a nip, pumpkin lattes are all the rage, and it’s festival season. Around the country, cities everywhere are …

What to Do in Football Towns: Kansas City, New Orleans and More
September 26, 2011 – 7:40 am | One Comment
What to Do in Football Towns: Kansas City, New Orleans and More

With the impending arrival of autumn comes changing leaves, cooler temperatures, and of course, football season. For many, this time of year is better than Christmas. But for those of you not in to tailgating, …

Forbes Ranks America’s Most Expensive Cities to Visit
April 25, 2011 – 9:02 am | One Comment
Forbes Ranks America’s Most Expensive Cities to Visit

Business publication Forbes recently ranked the 10 most expensive American cities to spend the night. The good news is that it was cheaper to get a hotel room in 2010 than in 2009. The price …

FAA Report Shows Near Accidents at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
April 7, 2011 – 3:15 pm | No Comment
FAA Report Shows Near Accidents at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is already one of the world’s busiest airports, seeing more than 60 million passengers each year. The first phase of O’Hare’s multi-billion dollar renovation and expansion was recently completed, with more …

World’s Busiest Airports Include Atlanta, Chicago, Beijing and More
March 24, 2011 – 9:26 am | 4 Comments
World’s Busiest Airports Include Atlanta, Chicago, Beijing and More

Despite the rapid increase of the number of fliers in China, Atlanta’s amazingly busy Hartsfield Jackson International remains the world’s busiest airport. The Airports Council International crunched the numbers for 2010 and found that the …

Frommers Names Top Airport Eateries in the U.S.
March 14, 2011 – 8:49 am | One Comment
Frommers Names Top Airport Eateries in the U.S.

Frommer’s, one of the travel industry’s respected guidebook publishing firms, recently released their list of the top ten airport restaurants in the U.S. The restaurant landscape at airports is getting better, but low-quality staples like …

Best Romantic Restaurants in America
February 23, 2011 – 9:20 am | One Comment
Best Romantic Restaurants in America

Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but that’s no reason not to enjoy a romantic meal for two any day of the year. Here are some of the best restaurants around the country for …

Valentine’s Day Pampering: 5 Great Hotel Spas
February 13, 2011 – 9:07 am | No Comment
Valentine’s Day Pampering: 5 Great Hotel Spas

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to treat your sweetheart – or yourself – to a weekend of pampering or to spend a full day at a resort spa. Many day spas also cater to …