Let’s be honest, there’s no bad time to go to Universal Orlando Resort. From its New Orleans-style Mardi Gras in the spring and Halloween Horror Nights in the fall, to shaking hands with the mean green one (the Grinch) during the holidays, the parks and resorts at Universal Orlando really…

Haunted hotels. Ghostly encounters. Eerie legends. These may not be everyone’s idea of a great vacation, but if you’re the kind of person who embraces the kooky and the creepy in all its ghoulish glory, you already know that spooky season is your time. What you may not know is…

Cooler weather, vibrant foliage, pumpkin everything—fall is hard to beat. In much of the U.S., it’s the Goldilocks season: not too hot, not too cold. You’ll also find smaller crowds and better prices, making it an ideal time to travel. Of course, back-to-school schedules mean long vacations can be tricky….

Shoulder season is a perennially popular time to travel for retirees and those who have flexible work schedules. If you’ve got kids, it may seem impossible to travel once school has started, but in my experience it’s both doable and entirely worth the effort. I spent years as a teacher…

Welcome back to another edition of theme park news, this one completely focused on the most recent stories from the Disney theme parks as well as Disney Cruise Line. Sights are set on next year as we learn more about what 2026 vacations have in store for us, including what…

With action-packed activity schedules, all-you-can eat dining, and amenities galore, the world’s best all-inclusive family resorts already have a lot going for them. In fact, the only way to improve on the experience is with a swim-up suite that makes it ultra-easy to dive into all the fun right from…

The theme park that started it all in Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, is changing in big ways in the coming years. We’ve already seen some significant changes with openings over the last couple of years, including Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and The Beak and Barrel. At the 2024 D23 Disney…

Something very exciting is happening in Disneyland Paris. The European resort is going through a major expansion, specifically at its second park, currently known as Walt Disney Studios Park. But as of next year, Disneyland Paris’ sister park will be rebranded as Disney Adventure World. (Photo: The Walt Disney Company)…

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…