Europe March 21, 2018 5 secret attractions in Rome We have a new pope! White smoke billowed out from the Sistine Chapel's chimney today as the Catholic church announced its new leader: Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the first South American chosen for the spot. In case all the commotion has you fancying a trip to Rome, we've rounded up some of our favorite, less-touristy spots—all away from the hustle of the Vatican.
Wine March 21, 2018 Top 10 small towns in America While America’s iconic big cities may attract the majority of starry-eyed tourists, small towns are the nation’s true gems. The folks at Fodor’s have recent released this year’s picks for the best small towns in America. Scouring the nation for quaint hometown treasures was not an easy task. The editors at Fodor’s set parameters for the selection process, like the size of the town (had to have a population of less than 50,000) and unique attractions (like good eats, museums or landscape). From the hills to the valleys and from sea to shining sea, here are the 10 best small towns in America.
Washington DC March 21, 2018 5 free ways to see Washington, DC There are probably more free things to do in the Capitol than nearly any other major city in the world.
Disney March 8, 2018 Google Street View released new Disney maps You can now have a Disney vacation without leaving the couch.
Walking Tours February 21, 2018 Amsterdam cracking down on tourists in Red Light District who stare at hookers Tour companies can be fined up to $1,200 for any peeping Toms.
Walking Tours June 8, 2017 Melania Trump's hometown now offering 'First Lady' walking tours For $90, you can see where the Slovenian native grew up
Europe February 1, 2017 Slovenia gets tourism boost thanks to Melania Trump Her small hometown of 5,000 suddenly getting more recognition.
Walking Tours November 2, 2016 World’s longest bar crawl stops at every pub in the UK The route is longer than the circumference of the Earth.
Seattle June 6, 2016 Top 5 retirement dream destinations I’m sad to say that this will be my last FOX News post. Following seven amazing, travel-filled years at Hotwire, I’m stepping down as president and into a very exciting, full-time role with my family. I had the privilege of visiting a crazy collection of destinations while running our little travel company, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using my experience to create a travel dialogue with readers like you. Honestly, it was one of the best perks of the job. As a fitting farewell, I’d like to share the top five destinations that I’m most excited to visit with the extra time I’ll have with my wife and two sons. While these destinations vary significantly, all of them share some similarities as well – they all offer the attractions and affordability for any family looking to create lasting memories without the need for a huge budget. Turns out that discount travel wasn’t just a passion while I was on the clock.
Walking Tours March 24, 2016 Adrenaline-pumping ways to see fall colors From Maine to New Mexico - resorts, outdoor centers and destinations are offering adventures for those seeking to see the change of seasons in unique ways.
Caribbean March 24, 2016 Glimpses of the Caribbean's modern-day Pompeii Known among locals simply as “the volcano,” Soufrière Hills on the Caribbean island of Montserrat roared to life in 1995 after decades of inactivity, causing many residents of the island's capital city, Plymouth, to flee. Today, Plymouth and its environs stand abandoned and frozen in time, looking like the set of an apocalyptic sci-fi movie.