The Best Road Trips from Chicago

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One of the best things about living in Illinois and the Midwest, in general, is its accessibility and the fact that you can get to seven other states in a matter of hours. If the concrete jungle walls start caving in and the urban sprawl feels…

10 Best Things to do in Breckenridge – the Ultimate Mountain Bucket List (+ Tons of Free Attractions!)

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Blessed with more snow than any other town in Colorado, Breckenridge is on every skier’s bucket list. But it’s not just the snow bunnies and powder hounds that flock to Breck. With over 300 days of sunshine, this former gold rush town turned…

Spaaah Day: The Best Colorado Hot Springs to Rest and Recharge

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After a year like 2020, we all deserve a little LOT of self-care. And when the stress of daily life can pile up, some time to treat yourself may be just what the doctor ordered! While you can opt for a relaxing spa day or a mental…

The Perfect Weekend in Austin: 48 Hours in Texas’s Capital

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Capital of Texas and Capital of Cool, call it what you want to call it, Austin’s having a moment. As the only city growing faster than Denver, Austin is an easy weekend trip that’ll appease anyone in your party, from your partner to…

17 Things to Do in the Big D (Dallas, Duh… Get Your Mind Out of the Gutter)

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Content Produced in Partnership with Hotels.com You know what they say, everything’s bigger in Texas, and Dallas is no exception. It’s one of the largest metropolitan areas in the nation, the top leisure destination in Texas, cosmopolitan,…

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the Florida Keys – Where to Stay and Play

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Content Produced in Partnership with Hotels.com The Beach Boys sang about them. The blustery blue backdrop has been the setting from everything from rom coms to high-speed car chases on the silver screen. A chain of barrier islands extending…

How to Plan a Trip to the Grand Canyon

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As one of the most iconic, recognizable sites in America, the Grand Canyon is on almost everyone’s travel bucket list and one of the country's most visited national parks.

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Yellowstone National Park

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Content Produced in Partnership with Hotels.com As the oldest national park in the country (although Hot Springs was technically the first) and the largest, Yellowstone is one of the most sought-after vacation spots in America for its unique…

11 Things You Must-Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas — America’s Secret Spa Getaway

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What I assumed I would be a straightforward and relaxing getaway at America’s first spa resort, Hot Springs unveiled a bit more of a colorful and checkered past than first meets the eye. In a town of just 35 square miles, there’s mobster accounts, sports significance, and political relevance as the hometown of Bill Clinton with surprises at every turn.

The Best Things to Do in Canon City: Colorado’s Untapped Adventure Hub

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Just outside Colorado Springs and two hours south of Denver, Canon City has a surprising amount to do for a long weekend or road trip from raging whitewater to the longest suspension bridge in America.