March 21, 2018 10 quirkiest US accommodations From a floating B&B to desert cave, TripAdvisor has rounded up some of the more unusual places where you can lay your head.
March 21, 2018 Summer’s sweetest all-inclusive family resorts For parents with one eye on their kids and the other on their wallets, all-inclusive resorts are the ultimate antidote to the nickel and diming that’s become so prevalent in the hotel industry. By paying one price for your accommodations, meals, and a raft of activities, you can have fun with no worries that your bill will careen off the tracks like a runaway train. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to travel to Mexico or the Caribbean to find a terrific all-inclusive resort. Here are eight fabulous and family-friendly picks where you can go all in this summer without leaving the continental USA.
March 21, 2018 7 hurricane-proof vacation destinations Hurricane season is upon us, and weather experts are predicting that 2013 is going to be a doozy. But even if you can’t stop extreme weather from happening, at least you can protect yourself on your vacation — provided you pick a vacation destination that is reliably hurricane-free. Here are some top-notch options, as well as great places to stay while you’re there.
March 21, 2018 Presidential hotel history: The sites of gunshots, scandals, and more Given how much time presidents spend on the road, it’s no surprise how many noteworthy events — famous and infamous both — have taken place at hotels. With the presidential seal of approval, these hotels are obviously topnotch but it also means that many of them are rich with history--secret entrances, assassination attempts, and the occasional scandal (you can never be sure what's going on in the room next door...) Here's our list of presidential hotels and the events (some of which rocked the country's politics) that went down in them.
March 21, 2018 Top 10 family resorts worldwide "We're going on vacation!" elicits squeals of joy. "We're going on vacation with the kids!" Not so much. But choosing the right place to visit with the little ones can make the difference between enjoying your time away as a family or needing another vacation when you return home. Our selections of the top 10 family resorts around the world offer something for all ages, including teenagers, whether you're spending time hanging out together or pursuing different interests apart. Learn where the kids can go cavorting on life-size pirate ships, tightrope walking, baking with Cookie Monster and more at the top 10 family resorts worldwide.
March 21, 2018 9 beautiful tree house hotels Did you spend all your time in your tree house as a kid? Or were you brokenhearted because you never had one? Well, these nine gorgeous hotels can turn your childish tree house fantasies into grown-up realities. These rustic-luxe (or just luxe) tree-house-style bungalows will let you live among the birds (and, in some cases, monkeys). Who says you have to give up on your childhood dreams?
March 21, 2018 The most precariously perched hotels These hotels are not for those with a fear of heights, but you'll be rewarded with some incredible views—they're on the sides of cliffs, on top of glaciers, and even high up in the trees.
March 21, 2018 7 ways to celebrate 4th of July in America's birthplace If you're wondering how you're going to fill this year's Fourth of July holiday weekend, consider a trip back to where America began: Philadelphia. America's birthplace, as it's known, is where the Founding Fathers declared America's independence back in 1776. Today, Philadelphia throws a kickin' party to celebrate the Fourth of July and the streets will be buzzing over the three-day weekend. But the City of Brotherly Love is a whole lot more than the Liberty Bell. A cultural mecca, it's bursting with fine dining, a terrific shopping scene, and lively nightlife. Here are some of the city's best spots to stay, shop, explore, dine and celebrate while celebrating the Fourth. Don't forget the sparklers.
March 21, 2018 10 best kid-friendly hotels with water parks Who doesn’t feel like a kid again when at a water park? Whether you’re visiting with your own kids, or are just trying to revive your inner kid, a water park can be just what you need for a little fun this summer. We’ve visited tons and tons of water parks during our travels, and have seen all kinds of slides, waterfalls, pirate ships, lazy rivers — you name it! But we whittled them down to the best of the best to show you. So check out our slideshow of the best water parks in the world.
March 21, 2018 Top 4 railway-themed hotels Hop aboard one of these railway station-turned-lodgings to celebrate National Train Day.