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What comes to mind when you think of popular U.S. tourist attractions? Crowds? Long lines? Souvenir stands? It’s no wonder many travelers go out of their way to avoid them. But just because a tourist attraction draws the crowds, that doesn’t mean you should avoid it. A lot of the…

Theme parks across the country are gearing up for a busy 2026 season, but Silver Dollar City might take home the cake for having the most jam-packed season of them all. The park, located in the heart of the Ozarks and voted America’s “Best Theme Park” for the past three…

When my parents were married in the 1960s, they spent their honeymoon traveling around Europe. Graduate students with lots of curiosity and little money, Arthur Frommer’s Europe on 5 Dollars a Day was their bible and a Eurail Pass allowed them the freedom to hop on a train and traverse…

Planning a Disney World vacation during the month of October? This guide will help you plan your upcoming trip! October is a great time to visit Disney World, thanks to the seasonal events and decorations and the climate becoming more comfortable as the summer humidity tapers off. (Photo: Carly Neil,…

“I get to take a friend?” my daughter asked in disbelief, her eyes wide. We’d planned a mom-plus-kids getaway to the Kalahari Resorts in the Poconos Mountains, but one bike accident and broken leg later, my teenage son would have to stay home with Dad. That’s how I ended up…

For many theme park fans, and more specifically, Disney fans, visiting all of the Disney theme parks around the world is a bucket list item. The international Disney theme parks are filled with unique attractions, food, merchandise, and more, making each one worth visiting. And while many of us have…

Less than an hour from Cancun’s airport and served by nonstop flights from dozens of cities,  Playa del Carmen is a sparkling stretch of Mexico’s Riviera Maya known for turquoise waters, tropical breezes, and all-inclusive resorts that make family vacations effortless. These resorts deliver stress-free stays with quality dining, endless…

As the summer crowds fade and cooler air sweeps in at America’s national parks, the trails feel more inviting and the landscapes take on a fresh beauty. Shorter days bring the added bonus of unforgettable sunsets from wide-open vistas, and longer nights make it easier to enjoy the stars in…

Welcome back! We’re running this week’s theme park news roundup a little differently. This week, we’re zooming out to look at theme parks across the country with recently-announced projects slated for completion in 2026. Next year is shaping up to be an exciting one, with groundbreaking rides, resort expansions, and…

Theme park fans have a lot to be excited about in the coming years. Parks around the country are expanding and building on their legacy in major ways, from new rides and hotels to fully-immersive lands and, as most recently seen with Universal Epic Universe, new parks altogether. (Photo: Carly…